Laughlin XLer – Senior Airman Andrew Carnahan, 47th Flying Training Wing

Senior Airman Andrew Carnahan, 47th FTW Command Post, poses with Col. Tom Murphy, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Garry Berry, 47th FTW command chief, after being presented the XLer of the week award at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Oct. 29 , 2012. The XLer is a weekly award chosen by wing leadership and given to those who consistently make outstanding contributions to Laughlin and their unit. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airmen 1st Class Nathan Maysonet)

Laughlin XLer - Senior Airman Andrew Carnahan, 47th Flying Training Wing

Published Nov. 7, 2012
47th Flying Training Wing Public Affairs

LAUGHLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- Job title and unit: 47th Flying Training Wing Command Post status of resources and training system manager

Why he XLed: He is the status of resources and training system manager and revamped the wing SORTS program that lead to an "Excellent" rating on the command post portion of the consolidated unit inspection. During the CUI his flawless performance on the exercise earned him recognition as a professional performer. He also manages the operations reporting program where he improved systems processing and training. A commander's guidebook he created was benchmarked by Air Education and Training Command.

Hometown: Miami, Fla.

Family: Two brothers and a sister

Time at Laughlin: Three years and ten months

Time in military/civil service: Four years and six months

Greatest accomplishment: Serving in the world's greatest Air Force

Hobbies: Games, movies and sports

Bad habit: Spend too much time on my hobbies listed above

Favorite movies: "Lord of the Rings" and "Star Wars"

If you could spend one hour with any person, who would it be and why?: My Grandfather who passed away a year ago. We didn't get to spend much time together in the last five years.