Laughlin instructor celebrates 40 years of service
U.S. Air Force Col. Tyler Ellison, 47th Flying Training Wing (FTW) commander, left, and Chief Master Sgt. Erik Garza, 47 FTW command chief, right, present Frederick Berg, 47th Student Squadron civilian simulator instructor, center, with a certificate of service, at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Aug. 26, 2025. The certificate of service celebrated 40 years of service to the U.S. government, 12 years were active-duty service with the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Larsen)