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Perhaps the author Hailey Edwards put it best,

“I do believe that sometimes—whether it's fate or accidental – we cross paths with someone who shatters us on a fundamental level and remakes us into a better version of ourselves.”

To commemorate our two hundredth podcast your wingmen decided to give some background about who they are and how they came to be what they are today. The vision of the show was from the mind of Commander Drew Brown who saw a need to present positive sides of life that seem to be missing from all forms of media. Countering the mantra of media outlets who go by the saying, “if it bleeds, it leads”, his vision was to highlight a world where good things happen to good people, because of good people. He recruited the one and only Dr. Paul Thompson, someone who he had known for years and rather surprisingly had quite a few things in common despite only meeting each other in adulthood. In this broadcast we discuss a wide range of commonalities as well as differences that make up our lives.

Some things happen by chance; maybe it’s just fate. This show highlights some of the similarities and differences between the two of us. Serendipity refers to the joyful or fortunate discovery of something valuable or significant that happens unexpectedly. That is one way to describe our motivations and our relationship to our families, the world of aviation and each other.

The goal of the show is to inspire people to be better people and in turn, inspire others to do the same. Whether you are rich and famous or broke and insecure, as human beings we have a common destiny. Let’s make the most of the life we have.

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It’s never too late to get started doing something you love. The woman known to the world as Grandma Moses became a famous American artist after having taken up painting at the age of 79.

Credit cards are good tools when used correctly. But there is little guidance given on the hidden traps of dependence and adjustable interest charges that can create an inescapable debt.

Among the list of good things happening in the world, the state of Utah is providing free school meals to children from low income families.

Even though we all know old people need care, it is important for someone to actually check on them every now and then to make sure they are ok. Even the rich and famous who are aged can fall victim to neglect.

Landing on the deck of a moving aircraft carrier requires nerves of steel, precision and a large team of people to ensure proper operation of the many systems that make this spectacular event possible.

A proper pattern of eating, drinking water and exercising is a far better option to maintain good health than any of the array of drugs advertised on television.

Meet a group of wingmen who developed a device to save everybody, regardless of size.

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Josephine Baker, born in the state of Missouri, lived most of her life in France in order to enjoy a sense of liberty and freedom as a human being and performer that was denied to her in the USA. During the early part of the twentieth century. This multi-talented woman is considered one of France’s greatest people because of her work with the French Resistance during World War II.

There is a chronic shortage of air traffic controllers that is more than a decade old. The preexisting situation was complicated by the broader chaos caused by the COVID pandemic coupled with a sudden upsurge in the amount of people traveling by air. Although initial certification and follow-on training standards are demanding, a lucrative career awaits those capable of meeting the unique demands of aviation safety for the traveling public.

The recent spate of aviation-related accidents should not dissuade you from flying. Go ahead and take your trip. By all standards, flying the safest form of transportation. Across the fifty states of America there are tens of thousands of flight on a daily basis. Despite the sensational stories involving airplanes, when you look at the numbers, the rate of accidents or serious incidents is very small.

Despite what you hear on the news, according to surveys there are some happy people in the world. Consider Finland and Sri Lanka, among other places as relaxing and pleasant places to visit. It is advisable to research any place you are considering visiting to get a comprehensive safety and security briefing before venturing far from home.

Meet a young wingman who conducted a one-person rescue unassisted. He became a “Guardian Angel”, as he literally clicked, watched and saved a life.

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Everyone needs money but wealth also exists in things that have no price tags, such as your health and relationships with friends and family.

The world has lost one its great champions, both in and out of the ring. Commander Drew grew up with one of the champions and became friends with the other. The passing of the great boxer George Foreman has reverberated throughout the world of sports and beyond. Perhaps best known to most people for appearing in numerous ads for the George Foreman Grill, over the years, he proved to be as good at pitching his product as he was at quickly dispatching most of his opponents in the boxing ring.

The hosts of the Wingmen Show recently upgraded their Apple computers to take advantages of greater speed and functionality of these machines that make this show possible.

Commander Brown has said that “everyone is a Lebron James at something, you just have to figure out what it is. “ We found another Lebron, but this time it’s not a famous athlete but another young man who has distinguished himself as an academic champion in the game of life.

If you ever wondered what those white trails behind airplanes at high altitudes are, you can find out on the show. You can use this trivia to impress your friends and relatives to let them know you are smarter than they think.

Learn about how the Energy Crisis of the 1970’s affected the U.S. Navy Blue Angels and Air Force flight demonstration teams.

Meet a wingman who got her big shot in life……and took it.

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Learn as much as you can, while you can. The mind is truly a terrible thing to waste.

If you want to avoid long lines at airports in the United States consider enrolling in the TSA Pre-Check/Global Entry program. Both programs will drastically reduce waiting times before and after a flight. TSA Pre-Check expedites processing through security for your departure, while the Global Entry drastically reduces your time spent with U.S. Customs and Border Patrol when flying back into the U.S. from a foreign location. It costs a little money, but it’s worth it, especially since several credit card companies my pay the fee for you as a benefit.

To show there are good things in the world, one our listeners, despondent over the loss of his government job got back in contact with us to joyfully tell us he has been rehired.

If you are looking for a career path with long term potential, we recommend pursuing something in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math), with special emphasis on fields deeply involved with AI (Artificial Intelligence).

Meet a wingman who put his life and limbs on the line as he literally “went to the mat” for a legion of orphans who had nowhere else to go.

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When you make the decision to be an optimist you will find it easier to filter out negative behavior and attitudes from others as well as yourself. Don’t take all of your problems so seriously. If your biggest dilemma is picking the best furniture for your yacht, you’re probably doing just fine.

While it has become common to denounce the existence of extremely wealthy people, there are billionaires who have made significant contributions to society, sometimes, very quietly. Basketball great Michael Jordan recently opened another free clinic for people of lesser means who have no health insurance, providing a level of health care they could not afford otherwise.

To counter the epidemic of young children demonstrating a complete loss of fine motor skills, simply get them doing something physical. They can easily develop these essential life skills by just getting outside and playing around.

Naval aviation is challenging. Landing on an aircraft carrier is challenging. Yet, there are some aircraft that are more difficult to land at sea than others.

A so-called “government job” used to be a safe bet for guaranteed employment without any interruption or chance of a furlough. While that may have been true in the past, that is no longer true as tens of thousands of government employees have had their jobs terminated. Most are distressed at being suddenly cast aside. This might be the time to launch into new and more lucrative opportunities that exist that you never thought of before. Now may be the time to step out into a new venture that may require more education and hard work. The best is yet to come.

Meet a famous wingman who has quietly supported a wide variety of HBCU’s with significant financial contributions even though he never attended an institution like that himself. Stay positive, the best is yet to come.

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Everything starts with a good education and continues from there. To be successful in the future one should commit to becoming a life-long learner.

Commander Drew went on a wild adventure before he was able to take a vacation. Listen to his whole story; we won’t spoil it for you here as it’s quite revealing. There are several lessons to learn from his experience. But one point that sticks out is that sometimes when trying to save money with the best of intentions…you may end up paying a lot more in terms of aggravation, hassles and dissatisfaction. Fortunately, his flexibility and positive outlook on life helped him turn what started out as a sour lemon into sweet lemonade.

It’s hard to believe that any young woman would forgive a complete stranger from almost killing her, only to turn around, forgive what had happened and marry that same person….but it did happen!

Although long gone, but not forgotten, the mighty A-6 attack jet was a mainstay in the arsenal of the US Navy for decades. During its service life, it was the only warplane that could carry more bombs other than the venerable Air Force B-52 bomber.

If you have a weight problem it’s best to address it when you are young rather than wait until your decline in overall health and quality of life is so bad you have to take drastic action just to survive. You can start by taking both a big and small step at the same time. Start by eliminating all things containing sugar from your diet.

Meet an unsung and unknown wingman who has literally given of himself to the extent it’s estimated he has saved the lives of millions of babies in the country of Australia.

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Through the challenges of modern life we should strive to be as optimistic as possible. Look for the good in people; don’t be overly consumed by evil-doers who pop up every now and then.

In a classic case of being dumb and even dumber, elements within the U.S. Department of Defense decided to avoid one of the premier sources of top candidates for engineering positions within the military simply because the name of the event had the word “Black” in the title. At a time when American-born engineers graduating from accredited institutions is at an all time low and declining levels, a component of the institutional leadership decided they would rather decrease the ranks of certified engineers rather than be associated with a group that has traditionally been a primary source of engineering talent for many years. These engineers will have plenty of options that command salaries far above what is available from the government. Oh well.

On a positive note, consider that Fetoscopic surgery allows surgeons to open a women’s uterus and apply corrective measures to reduce of eliminate the damaging effects of Spina Bifida, then close the fetus and make things suitable for a normal birth.

Children are losing physical dexterity by focusing too much on screens and not using their hands and fingers enough to develop and refine their fine motor skills. The solution is simple, get physical; just move.

Some of the top hotels in the U.S. are available, with the Ritz Carlton in New York City, surprisingly not being the most expensive one.

Meet a wingman who donated a fortune to a small town of people he never met.