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Wingman Day March 21 Chaplain’s thoughts ...
Come Laugh with Bernie McGrenahan “Discipline teaches us to operate by principle rather than desire.”
Luke Air Force Base Wing- For more information, call coordinator at 623-856-2716. ~ John MacArthur Jr.
man Day is March 21. It rein- Sharon Kozak, 56th Fighter Courtesy of
forces the wingman concept Wing Community Support Shortly after my wife and I got married, she decided I would be the lesser
and focuses on unit wellness. 56th FW Community Support of two evils to handle our finances. My father-in-law gently, or not so gently,
suggested I take a financial planning class by signing me up and paying for
Through his “Comedy is it. The class was really helpful and during the first session’s video something
the Cure” performance, pro- was said that really stuck with me. It talked about how being disciplined is not
fessional comedian Bernie necessarily an enjoyable thing.
Grenahan hooks the audi-
ence with an earnest mes- It’s not all that fun to eat modest portions of food, to stick to a schedule in
sage on his personal and order to be on time and prepared for work, or to stick to a budget to ensure a
dangerous experience with healthy financial future. Discipline is important because of what it produces.
high-risk behaviors. After This idea is certainly well in line with what most of the major world religions
years of denial and destruc- would teach about a successful and fruitful life.
tion, McGrenahan finally
sought professional help. As Airmen, it might not always be fun to employ the kind of discipline nec-
essary to succeed in the world’s finest Air Force and in life. However, when
Through his talent as a we equip ourselves with the right long-term perspective, discipline becomes
comedian he has created a necessary tool to embody our core values of integrity, service and especially
an innovative and effective excellence. Even though it’s not all that fun to get up early to work out three
prevention program which days a week, or easy to get in bed on time to get the sleep you need, or moti-
focuses on safety, respect, vating to go above and beyond at work, employing discipline in your life and
resiliency and bystander work will produce success for you and continued achievement of our mission
intervention delivered in as an Air Force.
a stand-up comedy show
venue. Each generation of Americans since our Founding Fathers has had to answer
the call of defending freedom and liberty. We face serious challenges today just as
The event is 9 to 11 a.m. we have throughout our history, but with the right perspective and a disciplined
and 1 to 3 p.m. at Club Five approach, we will continue to be the greatest nation and military the world has
Six, Bldg. 161. Civilians and ever known. That’s an incredibly high calling and heavy responsibility, but it’s
contractors are welcomed precisely why it is such an honor to wear the cloth of our nation.
and encouraged to attend.
Thank you for your service and sacrifice.
Master resiliency train-
ers will be available with Courtesy of Chaplain (1st Lt.) Derek VanderMolen
resources and materials. 56th Fighter Wing Chapel
