Who's your wingman?

Published on November 28, 2005 By dharmagrl In Misc

I was talking to someone this morning about the wingman program that the military practices.

Basically, each individual is supposed to be a wingman for someone esle. They're supposed to watch out for them, take note of any unusual behaviour or issues that the person may be facing. Bascially, they're supposed to have the other person's back.

It got me thinking about who my wingman is. I guess that I have a few people who I consider wingmen - Dave being the primary, but Little Whip, Texas Wahine and my friend down the street are all wingmen in their own way too.

In turn, I'm wingman for them - and other people too. In fact, I consider myself a wingman for any military spouse. Because I understand what they're going through...I have a pretty good idea of what they need and when they need it because I've been through it myself and I know what I needed at the time.

So, my sisters-in-arms ......it may not mean much to you, but know that I got your backs. I'm your wingman. All I ask is that you consider yourself someone else's wingman.

Who do YOU consider to be YOUR wingman?

Comments (Page 2)

dharmagrl

on Nov 29, 2005

I once called her brother on an issue. But before I married, it was my sister. I wrote about her 6 weeks ago.

It's good that you have someone other than your spouse...

Nobody. I'm a maverick. I fly solo, baby. Basically, I trust my back to nobody but me. And who better?

Hmm...I think that you have wingmen, you just don't know about it.

HW first, but seing as he is here less than half the time.....my friend Tresa and I have each others backs

That's the same way with Dave and I. When he's here, he's my wingman. I don't like to have him do it when he's gone because I think that he has enough going on without worrying about me. My friend Kim and I have each other's backs when our men are gone, and I keep an eye on a couple of other people too.

I know someone who's husband is deploying to Iraq for the first time at the end of the week. This is her first deployment, and she's a bit lost and they're both a little scared (naturally). I'd like to ask all the praying people here to remember Courtney and Paul as they head into this difficult time. Courtney, I'm here for you whenever you need me...and I sincerely mean that. Anytime, for anything, even if you just need to hear the sound of another human voice.

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