163D Chaplains Corps

We are proud of our Airmen and the support the have/are receiving! Keep it up Grizzlies!

Lt. Col. Ethan Hedberg, a chaplain assigned to the 163d Attack Wing, offers words of encouragement to troops assigned to the 163d Attack Wing at March Air Reserve Base in California on April 1st, 2023 before they disembark to Exercise Balikatan in the Philippines. The 163d will lead the way as part of the first large-scale integration of an unmanned platform into Philippine Air Space. They will work shoulder to shoulder with the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to provide Intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, maritime domain awareness and simulated offensive air support for the exercise. (U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Staff Sgt. Joseph Pagan)

Happy Mother’s Day to all the great, powerful, and amazing moms who make up and support the Air National Guard!

How do you want to behave during COVID-19? Will it be a time driven by fear, learning, or growth? This chart is really helpful in guiding me to see where I am and where I want to be during this pandemic. I hope it brings insight and clarity to you too!

During this time of staying at home, spouses have not spent this much time together since their honeymoon. This time is stretching many people in many ways. We want you to come out of this stronger in your relationships with your spouse, kids, family members than you were when this started. Here's an article to help you stay sane during this time of home confinement.

10 Ways to Stay Sane While Sheltering at Home We are experiencing unprecedented times, and living during a pandemic has altered our daily lives in ways that we never could have anticipated. We are required to “shelter at home” to help stop the spread of the virus. The silver-lining of this situation is that we get more time together with ou...

It was almost 2 months ago that many people heard the word "Coronavirus" for the first time. And then we were introduced to the phrase, "Social Distancing". Within a couple days, this became the most popular phase in our nation. But I don't like that phrase and here's why. What we need is "physical distancing" and "social connecting". Many of you are very well connected and taking advantage of Zoom, Facetime, etc. But some of you are isolating and getting further disconnected from one another.

Make it a goal today to practice "social connecting". Take the first step. Make a call. Leave a message. Text a friend. Go for a walk, but do maintain proper "physical distancing".

ALCON:

The PenFed Foundation can provide financial assistance specifically for National Guard Soldiers and Airmen affected by the COVID-19 crisis. Please share this information to inform Service Members who are in need of financial assistance. Many of your Soldiers and Airmen may be out of civilian employment because of the COVID-19 crisis and can use this immediate assistance. In most cases, the financial assistance can be approved and issued to the Service Member within 24 hours of the approval.

The COVID-19 Emergency Relief Program was created to provide financial assistance to all Veterans, Active Duty Service Members, National Guard and the Reserves who are experiencing a financial setback due to the negative economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. The grant amount will support 1 month of payment up to $1500 in the following areas: Rent, Mortgage, Auto Loan/Lease and Utilities.

The other programs that the PenFed Foundation offer are: 1) Emergency Financial Assistance, 2)Family & Caregiver Support Grants, 3)Dream Makers Home Buying Grants,
4) Veteran Entrepreneur Investment Program (VEIP).

Please check out the PenFed Foundation website at:
https://penfedfoundation.org/apply-for-assistance/coronavirus-emergency-financial-assistance/

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When I start to worry or fear, I take strength and guidance in the Scriptures, especially the Psalms. May you be strengthened by Psalm 46:1-2.