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For the first time since the COVID pandemic began in 2020, Airmen from Youngstown Air Reserve Station participated in a base-wide, in-person Wingman Day over the July unit training assembly.
“Due to the COVID pandemic, Airmen lost that personal interaction since everything went to a virtual setting,” said Col. Jeff Van Dootingh, commander of the 910th Airlift Wing. “Wingman Day is a chance for Airmen to see each other face-to-face and get to re-know each other. In some cases, this might be the first time Airmen are meeting in person.”
This year’s Wingman Day started with a video of an Airman telling a story about his experience intervening to assist a friend who was contemplating suicide. The video led to a group discussion about the meaning and importance of trust.
Airmen around YARS spent the remainder of the afternoon in a variety of activities from jousting to paintball, golf, softball, an escape room, ax-throwing and bowling. Wingman Day activities are implemented to build deeper relationships between Airmen, taking the context outside of the work environment.
“Wingman Day is a great opportunity to build bonds, friendships and wingmen spirit,” said Van Dootingh.
| Date Taken: | 07.19.2022 |
| Date Posted: | 09.26.2022 15:28 |
| Story ID: | 430105 |
| Location: | YOUNGSTOWN AIR RESERVE STATION, OHIO, US |
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