How far do you go for your fellow service members?

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 15 Jul 2015 04:30:53 -0400

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?

Response by SCPO David Lockwood made Jul 15 at 2015 5:53 AM

SCPO David Lockwood — Wed, 15 Jul 2015 05:53:21 -0400

Give them the shirt off my back if they needed it.

Response by SGM Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 15 at 2015 8:27 AM

SGM Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 15 Jul 2015 08:27:36 -0400

There is quite a difference between being a sponsor, a mentor, and an enabler.

Response by CMSgt Mark Schubert made Jul 15 at 2015 9:17 AM

CMSgt Mark Schubert — Wed, 15 Jul 2015 09:17:02 -0400

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!