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Sent us text! We would love to hear from you! Baseball history was made recently when New York Yankee pitcher, Domingo German pitched a perfect game; a feat so unusual in baseball that it earned high praise from fans of the opposing team. The F-4 Phantom II was always a sight to behold whether delivering weapons or landing on an aircraft carrier. The long term benefits of travel are almost too num...

Sent us text! We would love to hear from you! Technology is moving fast. If you fail to adapt to the necessity of studying new things you can expect to be left in the dust. Unidentified flying objects (UFO’s) have been seen from the ground and in the air. We are probably not alone in the universe. The Irish government will pay you almost $100,000 to live on one of their outer islands if you renova...

Sent us text! We would love to hear from you! Artificial Intelligence (AI) is expanding in its reach into human affairs. A prime example is a recent evaluation of the use of AI in putting together an entire church service that included selections of music as well as delivering the sermon. When flying on a commercial airliner, no one wants clear air turbulence, especially the pilots. But climate ch...

Sent us text! We would love to hear from you! It’s illegal for a pilot to break the sound barrier over the continental United States unless permission is granted due to a national emergency. Although the NASA Space Shuttle flies no more, it stands as a symbol of technical competence and teamwork. Artificial intelligence is making its way into our daily lives, but it can be mistake to trust it too...

Sent us text! We would love to hear from you! Despite all of the bad news about modern education, there are  young people who have accomplished more academically than most adults, years before they are old enough to drive, just like Elijah Muhammad. Fighter pilots and other tactical aviators must endure great physical stresses in addition to mission challenges. In some cases pilots have lost consc...

Sent us text! We would love to hear from you! True friendship is something to be treasured and should never be taken for granted. Jim Brown was one of the greatest athletes of all time. He never missed a game or a down. He once advised a young man who was close to Muhammad Ali to “not let anyone steal your dreams.” Although he was most famous for his football career, Jim Brown was a master of othe...

Sent us text! We would love to hear from you! As a general rule, athletes are usually not associated with scholastic achievement. Contrary to popular belief there are sports figures who have an impressive academic resume. Mr. Jalen Hurts, the quarterback of the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League, was recently awarded his Masters degree from the University of Oklahoma. This accompl...

Sent us text! We would love to hear from you! It was always said that men can maintain fertility throughout life. Among rich celebrities there is a significant number who became fathers into their eighties; but is this a good thing? The SR-71 was a supersonic spy plane that flew so fast its only defense against a surface to air missile launched to destroy the plane was to simply increase speed and...

Sent us text! We would love to hear from you! A startling national study has identified loneliness as harmful as smoking and heart disease. It can be countered by social interaction. As society changes, some institutions are adjusting to changing conditions by relaxing employment restrictions on those who smoke marijuana. Harry Belafonte was a premiere star before Elvis Presley but made his bigges...

Sent us text! We would love to hear from you! When life knocks you down on the canvas, do all you can to get back on your feet. Commander Drew describes his most recent medical challenge as well as his recovery. There are only two types of money problems, having too little or having so much that you willingly toss it out the window. Happy people live longer and more fuller lives. Their spirits are...

Sent us text! We would love to hear from you! Running scams on the elderly is a big business and growing threat for a large population that can be easily exploited due to unscrupulous people who prey upon those ill equipped to defend themselves. The climate is changing in unexpected ways; take for example the torrential rains that unexpectedly hit the eastern side of the state of Florida that rece...

Sent us text! We would love to hear from you! The Wingmen discuss assault weapons and wonder what happens when an AR-15 assault rifle meets an F-15 fighter jet armed with a Vulcan Cannon? Your circadian rhythm or sleep/wake cycle is something that needs to be properly managed if you wish to remain in good health. The city of Boston has joined a growing list of places in America that offer tuition-...

Sent us text! We would love to hear from you! Technology has given us all computerized modern marvels small enough to fit in a pocket. The downside of these devices is being proficient in electronic gadgets but deficient in relating to each other as human beings. Peanut allergies are real; this affliction along with others is caused in part by weakened immune systems brought on by being overprotec...

Sent us text! We would love to hear from you! When a bank goes bankrupt, everyone panics. Of course there is reason for concern, fortunately your money is insured by the government up to a quarter million dollars. Meditation in schools has been proven to be beneficial to the overall development of young children as evidenced by improvements in behavior and academic achievement. Investing as little...

Sent us text! We would love to hear from you! When two aircraft occupy the same space, in the same sky, at the same time, it’s called a mid-air collision. When a Russian SU-27 fighter jet attempted to disturb the flight progress of a U.S. made MQ-9 (Reaper) drone he damaged both planes but managed to survive and land his fighter in short order. Sports gambling is legal everywhere and all the time....

Sent us text! We would love to hear from you! Comedian Chris Rock made a big splash with his latest Netflix special that addressed being slapped on stage during a televised presentation of the Oscars, in front of millions around the globe. Even hard core rappers can have hearts of gold. Rapper Jay-Z sent a heartfelt gift to a group of senior citizens in a retirement home who like his work. Artific...

Sent us text! We would love to hear from you! If you find yourself with too much stuff, it’s time to declutter. When you lighten up your load by getting rid of useless junk you will experience a feeling of freedom. Artificial intelligence is constantly evolving. But be careful as some Chatbots are “all into their feelings” with some of them having the capability to become romantically involved and...

Sent us text! We would love to hear from you! You can get more out of life if you listen instead of talking all the time. This year’s NBA All Star Game set a new record, as being the least watched in history. The only highlight was the slam dunk contest that produced a winner no one had ever heard of before. Mardi Gras is a time of raucous celebration around the world. While associated with the tr...

Sent us text! We would love to hear from you! This episode marks the one hundredth podcast of the Wingmen Show. We sincerely appreciate our listeners. Success can come in many forms. Everything starts with an idea that needs to be cultivated to bear fruit. Be sure to finish whatever you start. Both Wingmen defied the odds against them and achieved a degree of success with the assistance of others...

Sent us text! We would love to hear from you! Ninety nine podcasts, and we’ve just begun. Your favorite two wingmen stand on the shoulders of those who came before us. We celebrate Marlon Green for his perseverance to become a commercial pilot in the U.S., eventually overcoming racial barriers with the help of the U.S. Supreme Court. Fun fact…the word slave was first used as a term to describe the...

Sent us text! We would love to hear from you! A large balloon launched by China crossed the Pacific Ocean, entered Alaskan airspace and flew across the U.S. until it was shot down after exiting into the Atlantic Ocean near the shores of South Carolina. Rooting out bad cops should not be that hard because most of the bad apples have a long paper trail of official complaints against them. Although n...

Sent us text! We would love to hear from you! The wingmen reminisce about their time flying their first aircraft during primary jet flight training in the Navy. Even though the show seeks out the best in people, we would be remiss if we did not mention two negative realities in modern life that have become all to common, mass shootings and police brutality. Computational power has advanced so much...

Sent us text! We would love to hear from you! Utility aircraft like the Lockheed C-130 have performed a wide variety of missions for the armed forces of many nations for almost seventy years. Drew celebrated his birthday in grand style by hobnobbing with the rich and famous for a great night on the town. He even got a picture taken with one of his childhood heroes from New York. If you want to be...

Sent us text! We would love to hear from you! Among the range of military tactical aircraft there are some that are adaptable to various mission assignments. In the world of cargo transportation and the lives of the Wingmen, the city of Memphis Tennessee is always front and center. With regard to the intersection of aviation and entertainment, the recently released movie Devotion was actually fina...

Sent us text! We would love to hear from you! All military aircraft are not the same. Oftentimes, different types of aircraft have special capabilities as well as different types of mission assignments. The old fashioned advice that says “don’t look a gift horse in the mouth” could be amended to include the phrase, “ don’t put your face too close to the face of a large dog”. There are many distinc...