XLer of the Week

LAUGHLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Texas – Howard Willoughby, 47th Civil Engineering Squadron, is presented the XLer of the Week award by Col. Michael Frankel, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, Sept. 1. The XLer is a weekly award chosen by 47th FTW leadership and given to individuals who consistently make outstanding contributions to Laughlin and their unit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Blake Mize)

Laughlin XLer -- Howard Willoughby

Published Sept. 2, 2010
By 47th Flying Training Wing
public affairs

LAUGHLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- Job title and unit: Biological Scientist, 47th Civil Engineering Squadron

Hometown: Port Isabel, Texas

Family: Lupita Willoughby (Wife)

Time at Laughlin: Two Months

Time in military/civil service: Retired after 20 years in Texas Army National Guard, 4 years civil service

Greatest accomplishment: Texas Military Service

Hobbies: Exploring Texas' natural beauty

Bad habit: Smoking

Favorite movies: Lord of the Rings

If you could spend one hour with any person, who would it be and why: General Colin Powell; to listen to experiences of his military career and about his public service.