Who's your wingman?

from JoeUser Forums

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?

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Reply #1 from JoeUser Forums Top
Goose is definately my wingman.

No seriously. I would have said my friend Alisha but I haven't been seeing as much of her lately. Probably my friend Holly. Even though she lives out of state, I know I can call her anytime and she is there for me.
Reply #2 from JoeUser Forums Top

Goose is definately my wingman

He was HOT in that movie.  I'd have gladly had him as MY wingman too.

Even though she lives out of state, I know I can call her anytime and she is there for me

That's the kind of thing I'm talking about.  I know that i can call my wingman whenever I need to, and they'll be thee for me.  I know too that anyone else is welcome to call me anytime and I'll be there for them.

 

 

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Reply #3 from JoeUser Forums Top
My wife for sure.

Other than that, I'm not sure. I would probably count my brother as one. Hmmm, making me think. . .
Reply #4 from JoeUser Forums Top
My Wife.  She would kill me if I got another one!
Reply #5 from JoeUser Forums Top
Goose is definately my wingman
He was HOT in that movie. I'd have gladly had him as MY wingman too.


My girlfriend at the time insisted on going back to that movie, just to watch Val Kilmer.

Of course, my "wingman" is my wife. I don't have a clue without her; I'm a sad and sorry wreck when she's gone. I have gotten very accustomed to her taking good care of me while I am out hunting and gathering, bringing home the bacon, hacking and slashing, etc.


She is awesome. Truly special. I am excited to say that next month will be twelve years of wedded frustration... I mean, bliss.
Reply #6 from JoeUser Forums Top

My wife for sure.

Other than that, I'm not sure. I would probably count my brother as one. Hmmm, making me think. . .
Good!  You of all people need one.  You have an incredibly heavy schedule and a high stress job....so having a wingman for you is a must.

Posted: Monday, November 28, 2005
My Wife. She would kill me if I got another one!

The problem that having your spouse as your solitary wingman is that there are sometimes issues at home that your spouse is a part of.  That's why it's better to have another person as a secondary wingman.

Reply #7 from JoeUser Forums Top

Of course, my "wingman" is my wife. I don't have a clue without her; I'm a sad and sorry wreck when she's gone. I have gotten very accustomed to her taking good care of me while I am out hunting and gathering, bringing home the bacon, hacking and slashing, etc.


She is awesome. Truly special. I am excited to say that next month will be twelve years of wedded frustration... I mean, bliss.

Are you SURE you're not related to my husband?  Because that's almost verbatim what he said.

Ditto for you what I said to DG.  I know that it's unlikely that issues WILL arise at home, but you never can tell...and it's helpful to have someone outside of your marriage keeping and eye on you.

Reply #8 from JoeUser Forums Top

Of course, my "wingman" is my wife. I don't have a clue without her; I'm a sad and sorry wreck when she's gone. I have gotten very accustomed to her taking good care of me while I am out hunting and gathering, bringing home the bacon, hacking and slashing, etc.


She is awesome. Truly special. I am excited to say that next month will be twelve years of wedded frustration... I mean, bliss.

Are you SURE you're not related to my husband?  Because that's almost verbatim what he said.

Ditto for you what I said to DG.  I know that it's unlikely that issues WILL arise at home, but you never can tell...and it's helpful to have someone outside of your marriage keeping and eye on you.

Reply #9 from JoeUser Forums Top
In order GOD, then colleen, I need nothing esle nor do I need anyone else. colleen is a fem "knockaround" in action and deeds. althoguht not in the perfect street sense.
Reply #10 from JoeUser Forums Top
My husband and my sister.  Though, my dogs are probably more perceptive.....
Reply #11 from JoeUser Forums Top

My husband and my sister. Though, my dogs are probably more perceptive.....


hehehe..yeah, Henry knows what's up with me too. He's pretty intuitive.
Reply #12 from JoeUser Forums Top

Heh, just make sure whoever you volunteer to be wingman (wingwoman?) to is amenable to the idea, some folks are known to cut your head off if you try to look out for them.

Yeah, I know.  With those kind of people, I'm a silent wingman.  I got their back, they just don't know about it.

Reply #13 from JoeUser Forums Top

The problem that having your spouse as your solitary wingman is that there are sometimes issues at home that your spouse is a part of. That's why it's better to have another person as a secondary wingman.

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

Reply #14 from JoeUser Forums Top
Nobody. I'm a maverick. I fly solo, baby. Basically, I trust my back to nobody but me. And who better?
Reply #15 from JoeUser Forums Top
HW first, but seing as he is here less than half the time.....my friend Tresa and I have each others backs. The year HW was in korea, he knew to call me at her house if I didn't pick up at home....heck I slept at her house at least 2 or 3 times a week. Our husbands were gone so we really leaned on each other. now that our husbands are home, we don't see each other as much, but we know that no matter what we are " battle buddies"
Reply #16 from JoeUser Forums Top
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.