DISTINCTIVE RELIGIOUS GROUP LEADERS (DRGL)
Where are my DRGLs?
Circle Sanctuary – https://www.circlesanctuary.org/ or email drgl@circlesanctuary.org
Sacred Wells – https://www.sacredwell.org/ or email Snelson@sacredwell.org
Alliance of Military Heathens – https://www.militaryheathens.org/ or email AMH Council amh.council@militaryheathens.org
AtN's DRGLs
Tyler Santy
Chancellor of the DRGLs
Fort Dix/MacGuire AFB, New Jersey, USA
Hi! I’m Tyler Santy and I was born and raised in Central Montana. I came from a catholic home but spent most of my life before Heathenry being an atheist.
I joined the Air Force at 19 and have lived on both coasts and spent plenty of time in the south as well. My wife and our 2 girls spend as much time in nature as we can, and the nature aspect of Heathenry was one of the first things that led me to the religion.
Right now, I am stationed at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst and am the Norse Pagan Distinctive Religious Group Liaison for the joint base but have been helping members from all over the world however I can. If you’re living in the area or just passing through, you are more than welcome to any events we host or participate in.
Mike Wheeler
Loveland, Colorado, USA
Hello all! I’m Mike. Or Michael. Either is fine.
I was born and raised in the wilds of Montana. I retired from the US Army in 2015 after 22 years. Most of my time was spent in a Special Operations Aviation unit. My new chosen career is a SERE Instructor. I work on the Eastern North Carolina coast. I’ve been here for the last 6 years.
I began my journey into Norse Paganism/Ásatrú when COVID reared itself in 19. I was raised in a Catholic household. I lost my faith in that in March of 2002.
Uhhh…I’m sure I’m leaving a lot out, but my Quiet Professional side is screaming right now. I try to make it a point to talk with everyone, at least once, but I’m also a big fan of listening. I do enjoy my fair share of humor, most of it dark…ish.
I have 3 kids. 1 daughter is a mommy. 1 daughter is about to graduate college. 🤢 And finally 1 babiest boy just graduated HS. He is…. remedial. I’ve been married for…. a long time. She’s pretty handy to have around.
I hope to learn from you all and I hope to be able to have a positive effect here.
Travis Shuck
Loveland, Colorado, USA
My name is Travis Shuck. I have been studying and practicing Asatru since 2007. I have been in the Army National Guard since 2012. I am serving with the 45 IBCT out of Oklahoma.
Paul Allison
Hail and welcome! I am Cadmun Terrwyn, meaning “brave warrior,” which solidified my spiritual pursuits of the Pagan faith. As a modern-day drengr (warrior), I have made it my mission to give back as an emissary, DRGL, and goði . I currently serve in the Idaho National Guard. I have been a practicing Heathen since 2020 and have been venturing down the Rokkatru path since my recent deployment 2022-2023. I have been a practicing pagan since 2001, at the tender age of 14. When I am not wearing my freedom suit as a soldier or my crime fighting suit as a Felony Probation/Parole officer, I am studying. I read anything I can get my hands on about my faith, as well as finding time for finishing my bachelor degree and other leisure activities such as gaming, writing, drawing, books, music, movies, and being outdoors. If I could devote every waking moment to just the study and practice, I would, but alas, I have to eat and thus work. I have been told I am full of useless information, much like the random facts that used to be found on the Snapple cap. Honestly, I tend to delve into nerdy things. Looking forward to learning, growing, networking, frith and hospitality. Skál!
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