Maj. Dianna Watkins, front center right, wing Chaplin, 164th Chaplin’s office, leads members during a Blessing of the Backpacks event Aug. 2, 2026, at the 16th Airlift Wing in Memphis, Tennessee. The annual event offered an opportunity for students, families and educators to receive a blessing before the start of the school year. The 164th Airlift Wing Chaplain Corps supports the spiritual readiness of Airmen while also fostering connections with the local community. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Kurt Mintz)
| Date Taken: | 08.02.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 08.07.2026 02:04 |
| Photo ID: | 9855691 |
| VIRIN: | 260803-F-NW664-8957 |
| Resolution: | 6016x4016 |
| Size: | 7.36 MB |
| Location: | US |
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