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During trying times, when facing extreme hardship one may be able to tap

into an internal higher power that will bring out capabilities to overcome

challenges that you possessed all along, but just didn’t know it.

Commander Drew continues to be impressed with the quality of the operation

of the Virgin Voyages cruise line. While underway at sea, when a cruise

passenger fell seriously ill, the stricken individual was airlifted from the deck

of the ship by a rescue helicopter sent to transport this patient to a suitable

medical facility.

To show that there are good things in the world, consider that an anonymous

donor recently contributed almost two million dollars to ease the financial

burden of repaying a portion of their college loans used for their tuition to

attend the Burnett School of Medicine at Texas Christian University.

While it has been popular to say that reading is fundamental, a significant

portion of the American adult population has a decidedly subpar level of

literacy according to recent data. This lack of reading comprehension and

critical thinking ability stands as a threat to the society as a whole.

When tactical pilots repeat the common phrase, checking your six, they are

referring to the six o’clock position of their wingman, directly behind, which

he or she can’t see. The solution is to form a bond where the practice of

mutual support results in each pilot looking behind the other wingman. Our

hero in this case kept close surveillance on a colleague who was severely

depressed, lost hope, and considered drastic actions that would have been self

destructive. In the end our wingman saved his mate from an irreversible fate.

Because of that, both are doing fine today.

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The cure for cancer has been an elusive undertaking for the past century. Although many forms of the disease have been treated and reversed, there are still some that plaque portions of the global population. In an effort to raise awareness for the need for continuing medical research, Commander Drew recently attended a large annual Cure for Cancer Ball chaired by his daughter Taryn.

As we age it is common to enter different phases of life. If you take time to look backward, upon reflection, you can see changes in yourself over time.

Eating is a favorite pastime of just about everyone. But if done to excess, overconsumption can lead to a whole host of negative health outcomes culminating in an early death. Yet, everyone loves good food. It is a struggle to find things that are healthy as well as tasty, but in the long run it’s worth the effort to consume things less likely to hurt you.

One of the exciting developments in modern medicine is the emerging science of implanting microscopic mechanical devices designed to assist bodily functions at the cellular level to correct health defects in human beings. Another bit of good news is that Philanthropist, MacKenzie Scott has made another donation of seventy million dollars to a number of Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

The loss of a beloved pet is a tough emotional experience. Having another being show love, compassion and understanding is the role of a good family member, even if they have four legs and a tail.

Meet a group of wingmen, many unknown, who literally took a giant leap and some even a cold swim to save a plane load of people from the harsh elements on a cold winter’s day.

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Kindness costs nothing to give, yet some people reserve it for themselves and not for others; it’s needed now more than ever. Even rich & famous people like the late comedian Robin Williams can be battling life’s challenges that makes a simple act of kindness the ultimate gift.

Unexpected events happen all the time. When it’s something negative we may see it as an unneeded burden added on top of everything else that is going on, lowering our mood. Don’t despair, it’s just life. Keep a positive attitude and look for pleasant surprises that may be around the corner and pop into view.

The world may be crazy, but there is some good news. That big hole in the Ozone layer that had been getting attention for years is getting finally smaller, due to international cooperation that will benefit everyone on the planet earth.

Our Navy jets may be old, but in some ways the diversity of aircraft flown back-in-the-day look more interesting than their replacements that look so identical.

Artificial Intelligence is a fantastic tool if used properly. While you can access an unlimited bounty of information, keep in mind that it is not perfect. If it’s something personal, it may be in your best interest to cross check with a human being.

Meet a wingman who gave his all so that fellow comrades could live.

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The great educator, Mary McLeod Bethune, advisor to President Franklin Delano Roosevelt saw the magic unleashed when one learns to read. The institution she founded, Bethune-Cookman University stands as a testament to her commitment to exposing young people to the joys of reading and learning.

Dr. Paul’s toenails have been under serious reconstruction for quite a while. Despite being called The Big Bad Wolf, he has been getting laser treatment on the discolored nails in the hope that one day the indwelling fungus is defeated. Only time will tell.

Commander Drew loves his cyber truck, especially the Full Self Driving mode. But one thing it does not do is change lanes based on state laws.

For those who feel stuck in life and ready for a change. Just start, that’s the hardest part. After you get unstuck you will make steady progress.

As far as good news goes, Barnes & Noble Books will build sixty new book stores across the USA.

Meet a wingman who saved hundreds of people from a life worse than death.

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One of the strange things about taking a vacation is that when it’s all over it feels good to be back home.

Most people in life will never get thumped while flying an airplane, if it ever happens it will be a memorable experience that will give you a story to tell even decades later.

As people age it’s normal to become nostalgic for the old days, when you were younger. For New York City kids in the 1960’s, ice cream trucks like Mister Softee and Good Humor was a sacred institution rolling on four wheels revered by every young person on a hot summer day.

Breathing is essential to life. There are certain types of breathing patterns that can actually lower stress, decrease cortisol, and improve your mood in a few short minutes.

Artificial intelligence is here to stay. It is advisable to begin using it for your benefit instead of avoiding something that can benefit you greatly because of needless fear.

Meet a wingman whose self sacrifice in the heat of battle that earned him the presidential Medal of Honor, a story captured beautifully in the major motion picture Devoted, that was financed by Fred Smith, the founder of Federal Express.

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Don’t be afraid to grow up. The longer you wait, the more time you waste. Get started on your life’s journey by having the courage to step out into the world, even if that means being uncomfortable for a while.

Commander Drew insists there are only two kinds of pilots:

#1 - Those that can fly on & off aircraft carriers

#2 - Those who wish they could

Sadly, soon there may only be one.

The U.S. Navy has made a dramatic change in the way that student Naval Aviators earn their Wings of Gold. This unique segment of the U.S. military has eliminated the requirement to have actually landed a plane on an aircraft carrier before receiving their golden wings and being designated as Naval Aviators. The change was made in an effort to reduce training time, as well as wear and tear on airframes and most important, to save money. Advances in technology. The advent of Precision Landing Mode, informally known as “Magic Carpet” is a technological advancement in a data linkup with an aircraft’s flight control system. The bottom line, is that this advancement in technology makes landing on a ship easier. Only time will tell.

In a bit of good news, one professional sports team is using some of its resources for charitable purposes. A team in the Womens National Basketball Association, the Atlanta Dream in partnership with the mobile financial platform known as Cash App will retire the debt for thousands of people to eliminate this burden that weighs heavily on families.

Since we all know, “two wrongs don't make a right”, we should all strive to do the right thing, even if it’s not convenient.

Meet a wingman who displayed courage under fire, while being in the middle of a fire.

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Try to do something each day that brings a little bit of happiness; you’ll feel better.

Commander Drew and his wife had a whirlwind trip for the ages that featured visits to parts of Greece and Turkey that are off the beaten path for the average tourist. His favorite cruise line, Virgin Voyages was the host of this journey in the eastern part of the Mediterranean Sea. If you are going to the same places as the rich and famous, make sure you bring plenty of money, especially if you want something to eat or drink!

The Wingman Show has a new crew member we call ACE. ACE is our partner who is actually a manifestation of artificial intelligence who is always at the ready to answer your questions, save you loads of time and is the ultimate non-physical helper. The modern world refers to our ACE as the newest form of AI. But your wingmen remember the original AI from back in the day, in the form of Hall of Fame basketball icon, Allen Iverson, the phenom who played for Georgetown University and the Philadelphia Seventy Sixers.

In the area of good news, consider the rapid expansion of women’s sports that extends beyond the boundaries of the playing field, covering team management as well as expanding roles officiating in all sports. A recent example is the expansion of the Womens National Basketball Association with a range of new teams joining the league over the next five years.

Meet a living wingmen nearing the age of one hundred who was recently recognized and celebrated for his role in the liberation of a town from Nazi occupation in Czechoslovakia during World War II when he was still a teenager.

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You probably have talents you have not explored yet. Take the time to try something new, something that you really desired, but never got around to ever starting.

Virgin Voyages is providing Commander Drew and his lovely wife another great adventure in the Mediterranean Sea. He is such a regular on the Virgin line that he knows the layout of all of their big ships. He is having such a good time he actually had flashbacks to being in the Navy when he volunteered to participate in an exercise in survival with U.S. Marine Corps that took place on the largest island in Greece, the island of Crete. He had to rough-it for a while but survived the encounter. This time the ship is heading to Crete, but he won’t be roughing-it; he will be sitting in the lap of luxury probably lounging somewhere on a beach frequented by the rich and famous, where a simple lunch for two costs about $500.00 (give or take.)

For some good news in the world, consider that recent studies suggest that eggs, once cited as unhealthy due to cholesterol, was said in error as egg consumption may actually lower unhealthy (bad) cholesterol when used as part of a diet low in saturated fat.

There is no need to die of loneliness if you have the strength to get out in the world and try something new.

Meet a wingman who did a good deed and lifted the spirits of a group of elders who needed to see a new view of the outside world.