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The first book that finds its way into your heart can change everything. This week, Commander Drew and Dr. Paul explore why reading matters beyond school—and why the people we become, the connections we make, and the loyalties we honor are built one quiet moment at a time.

We celebrate a deli manager rewarding student progress, a couple who raised 37 children, a coworker who chose accountability with compassion, and the veterans who refuse to let their brothers and sisters walk alone. Plus: a 24-hour flight, a 24-hour question, and why you should stop waiting for "someday" and get your passport today.

In our Good News segment, we meet Wail Alselwi, who's paid out over $500,000 in cash rewards for student grades and progress. But the real story is how one caring adult can shift the way a young person sees themselves. Then we meet Paul and Jeane Briggs, who raised 37 children—5 biological, 32 adopted—proving that service often begins with an open door but lasts through structure, commitment, patience, and love.

This week's Jet Jolt celebrates Qantas's 24-hour-plus nonstop flight from Melbourne to Toulouse—a test for Project Sunrise that aims to connect Sydney directly to London and eventually New York. It's not just about breaking records. It's about shrinking the world and reminding us what serious long-haul flying demands from the crews who do it.

Our Frequent Flow Line tackles a question every leader and friend needs to answer: How do you know when you're being a loyal wingman versus helping someone avoid accountability? We hear from Linda in Liverpool, who chose the harder path—standing beside a coworker while she faced the truth—and discovered that real loyalty means caring enough to help someone learn, own it, and move forward stronger.

In The Gouge, we break down the 24-hour question: Will this matter tomorrow? It's the practical filter that cuts through noise and helps you focus on what actually counts. And our closing Wingman Story honors intergenerational veteran support—younger veterans showing up on ordinary Tuesdays for older veterans, and older veterans sharing the wisdom that comes from surviving decades of service. Service doesn't end when you leave the military. It changes shape. That's what it means to be a Wingman.

Wingman challenge: Name the moment you've been saving. Do it now. Get your passport. Celebrate the person you love. Show up for someone who needs to feel seen. Stop waiting for a more convenient version of your own life.