Laughlin’s school becomes first in district to become Blue Ribbon School of Excellence
U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Erik Garza, 47th Flying Training Wing command chief, and Col. Tyler Ellison, 47th FTW commander, present commander proclamations to Aurora Guerra, Roberto” Bobby” Barrera Elementary STEM Magnet School principal, and Janette Gomez, RBB Elementary School liaison program manager, at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Aug. 18, 2025. Team XL leadership gathered to recognize RBB Elementary School for becoming a 2025 Blue Ribbon Lighthouse School. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Darryl Keith)