XLer of the Week

LAUGHLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Texas – Capt. Edward Gonzalez, 47th Medical Operations Squadron clinical dentist, poses with fellow members of his squadron after being presented the XLer of the Week award by Col. Michael Frankel, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, at Laughlin’s dental clinic Oct. 13. The XLer is a weekly award chosen by wing leadership and given to individuals who continuously make outstanding contributions to Laughlin and their unit. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Kenneth Gilbert)

Laughlin XLer -- Capt. Edward Gonzalez

Published Oct. 20, 2010
By 47th Flying Training Wing
public affairs

LAUGHLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- Job title and unit: Clinical Dentist, 47th Medical Operations Squadron

Hometown: Born in New York City and raised in Piaxtla Puebla, Mexico until the age of 14

Family: Liliana Diaz de Gonzalez (wife) and David Alexandro Gonzalez (son)

Time at Laughlin: Since Aug. 2009

Time in military/civil service: Since 2008 after completing dentist degree from University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio

Greatest accomplishment: Graduating as an engineer and having the pleasure to work at NASA's Johnson Space Center and graduating as a dentist and being able to provide my services to the best air force in the world

Hobbies: Training for New York City Marathon this coming November, I love running and pushing my son in his stroller because it is a way to make him fall asleep, swimming at Losano Fitness center, cycling, kayaking on Lake Amistad Dam with my family

Bad habit: Athleteholic

Favorite movies: First Blood, October Sky, Motorcycle Diaries, As Far As My Feet Will Carry Me