Posted on Jul 15, 2015
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So I am a newer NCO and part of that is making sure your guy and girls are under you are taken care of. So one of the first things I did was made sure they could get a hold of me. I have also taken the time to get to know a little bit of each one of them on a more personal note. I feel that it is important to understand were they are coming from . I call a couple of them each month to check up on them and see how they are doing. During the drill weekend I try to spend some time with them out side of duty hrs as I feel that it is important to share that bond with them as they are more apt to want to call someone they trust. So I found myself on the phone mostly listening to them. I think got me wondering how many truly use the wing man concept or battle buddy for you a army folk? What are some of the ways you use it?
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CMSgt Mark Schubert
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You are being an excellent example of good wingman! Thank you for taking care of your Airmen and being more concerned about others than yourself! Keep doing this and you will have a GREAT career! Here's a tip - record each of their birthdays and be the first to wish them a Happy Birthday!
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SSgt Airman
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CMSgt Mark Shubert, thank you for the tip any and all advise and tips are welcome.
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SGM Senior Adviser, National Communications
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There is quite a difference between being a sponsor, a mentor, and an enabler.
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SSgt Airman
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SGM Dan Coberly, please elaborate on your thoughts.
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SCPO David Lockwood
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Give them the shirt off my back if they needed it.
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CPO Dave Mcneeley
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Same here
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