XLer of the Week

LAUGHLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Texas – First Lt. Ryan McGuire, 47th Operations Support Squadron, is presented the XLer of the Week award by Col. Michael Frankel, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, June 30. 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 -- 1st. Lt. Ryan McGuire

Published July 1, 2010
By 47th Flying Training Wing
public affairs

LAUGHLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- Job title and unit: Executive officer assistant, 47th Operations Support Squadron; Medical hold from Phase III of Pilot Training in the 86th Flying Training Squadron

Hometown: The Woodlands, Texas

Family: Steven and Debra McGuire (parents) and Erin, Kristin and Shannon (sisters)

Time at Laughlin: 23 months

Time in military/civil service: 2 years

Greatest accomplishment: Getting a gold medal in the 50 meter backstroke at the 2010 Wounded Warrior Games

Hobbies: Running, swimming and tennis

Bad habit: Skipping breakfast

Favorite movies: If the TV show 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia' had a movie it would be my favorite. Otherwise, Old School

If you could spend one hour with any person, who would it be and why: Chelsea Handler or Mitch Hedberg because they make me laugh until I cry