Chaplain (Captain) Eli B. D. Facemire ’19 was born and raised in Radford, VA and is a 2019 VMI graduate. While at VMI he served as Class President and Cadet Chaplain and held rank in Hotel Company his third- and second-class years. Upon graduation, he attended seminary at the J.W. Rawlings School of Divinity at Liberty University.

While in seminary, Chaplain Facemire served on the pastoral staff in his home church, leading the college and worship ministries. During this time, Chaplain Facemire also served as a Chaplaincy Services Intern at Carilion New River Valley Medical Center, providing emotional and spiritual support to patients, family members, and staff.

In June of 2023, Chaplain Facemire was selected as the Institute’s second Associate Chaplain to the Corps of Cadets, the role previously held by the current Institute Chaplain, Chaplain (Colonel) John P. Casper ’04.

Chaplain Facemire holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from VMI, as well as a Master of Divinity (M.Div.) in Professional Chaplaincy: Military from the J.W. Rawlings School of Divinity at Liberty University.