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Why Is Wingmanship Important
Wingmanship in the Air Force originally referred to a pilot who flew in formation to provide protection and support for the other pilots in the formation. However, throughout history wingmanship has established itself as a principal term within the Air Force. It no longer merely refers to the air support, but support in all aspects of Air Force life. The Air Force Core Values, “Integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all we do”, provides a great standard in which we should strive to attain. First, integrity is the quality of being honest and morally upright. This is an important trait to have especially in wingman ship. Ample trust in your fellow airman is required in order to accomplish any objective. Additionally, integrity
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