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Laughlin celebrates Air Force birthday with community at Summer Bash

Attendees spin a wheel at a local vendor booth during Summer Bash at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Sept. 15, 2025. The event was open to LAFB active-duty members, civilians, contractors and surrounding communities as a farewell to the summer season. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jarrett Smith)
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Laughlin celebrates Air Force birthday with community at Summer Bash

Bryce Vine, a headlining artist with Armed Forces Entertainment, performs during Summer Bash at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Sept. 15, 2025. The event featured food trucks, vendors, a kid zone, and live performances from Andy Grammer, Bryce Vine and 3OH!3. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jarrett Smith)
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Laughlin celebrates Air Force birthday with community at Summer Bash

Attendees of Summer Bash stand near a table with slices of cake in celebration of the Air Force birthday during Summer Bash at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Sept. 15, 2025. In place of a traditional Air Force Ball, LAFB celebrated the service’s 78th birthday with a cake-cutting ceremony and free cake for attendees. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jarrett Smith)
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2nd Lt. Mark Gonzalez, 47th Student Training Squadron student pilot, and his father Benjamin Gonzalez, 47th Maintenance Directorate maintainer, embrace before Lt Gonzalez’s first T-6A Texan II flight commonly referred to as the “Dollar Ride” April 20, 2021 at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. Gonzalez is a Del Rio Native, and both parents work on base supporting flying operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. JT May III)
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2nd Lt. Mark Gonzalez, 47th Student Training Squadron student pilot, and his father Benjamin Gonzalez, 47th Maintenance Directorate maintainer, embrace before Lt Gonzalez’s first T-6A Texan II flight commonly referred to as the “Dollar Ride” April 20, 2021 at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. Gonzalez is a Del Rio Native, and both parents work on base supporting flying operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. JT May III)
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2nd Lt. Mark Gonzalez, 47th Student Training Squadron student pilot, and his father Benjamin Gonzalez, 47th Maintenance Directorate maintainer, embrace before Lt Gonzalez’s first T-6A Texan II flight commonly referred to as the “Dollar Ride” April 20, 2021 at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. Gonzalez is a Del Rio Native, and both parents work on base supporting flying operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. JT May III)
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Mustache March - Roots Deeper Than Facial Hair

Staff Sgt. Garret Comparint and Mark Salas, both Squadron Aviation Resource Managers with the 85th Flying Training Squadron, prepare to brief pilots before a flight at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Feb. 26, 2021. The SARM oversees and maintains all the records for pilots in the squadron to ensure they meet all regulations to fly. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. JT May III)
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Mustache March - Roots Deeper Than Facial Hair

A student pilot with the 47th Student Squadron at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, inspects her flight gear Feb. 26, 2021. The 47 STUS is primarily responsible for the administration and day-to-day non-flying support for more than 400 US and International students currently going through Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training. The squadron also manages over 200 students that are awaiting pilot training and pilot training graduates that are waiting to transition to their next assignment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. JT May III)
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Mustache March - Roots Deeper Than Facial Hair

Staff Sgt. David Vasquez-Velez, an aircrew flight equipment technician with 47th Operations Support Squadron, checks the fit on a pilot’s flight helmet at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Feb. 26, 2021. The AFE flight inspects, maintains, packs and adjusts equipment such as flight helmets, oxygen masks, parachutes, flotation devices, survival kits and more to ensure pilots’ equipment are functioning properly. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. JT May III)
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Mustache March - Roots Deeper Than Facial Hair

Two aircraft mechanics from the 47th Maintenance Squadron perform an inspection on the T-6A Texan II aircraft at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Feb. 26, 2021. Maintainers at Laughlin are unique because they are comprised entirely of Department of Defense civilian employees. Most of the employees are former military service members or residents of the community who bring essential continuity and invaluable partnerships to advance the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. JT May III)
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Mustache March - Roots Deeper Than Facial Hair

A mural entitled "The Legacy Of The 434 Red Devils" hangs in the 434 Flying Training Squadron at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. The mural showcases the rich heritage of the 434 FTS, which dates to 1943. Brig. Gen. Robin Olds was among many notable figures assigned to the historic squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. JT May III)
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Mustache March - Roots Deeper Than Facial Hair

A life-size “Red Devils” patch from the 434th Flying Training Squadron at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, is the first and last thing seen when you enter and exit their building. Together, the 85th Flying Training Squadron and the 434th FTS, known as “T-6 Nation,” both conduct primary flight training in the T-6A Texan II as part of the Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training program. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. JT May III)
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Mustache March - Roots Deeper Than Facial Hair

Capt. Mike Beachamp, 434th Flying Training Squadron instructor pilot, is doused with water by squadron members Jan. 22, 2021 at Laughlin Air Force Base Texas. In celebration of a pilot’s final flight, it is tradition for the pilot to be showered with water and champagne. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. JT May III)
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Mustache March - Roots Deeper Than Facial Hair

Capt. Mike Beachamp, 434 Flying Training Squadron instructor pilot, poses in front of the Brig. Gen. Robin Olds inspired SCAT VI aircraft during a heritage photo shoot to pay homage to the icon at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Jan. 22,2021. The SCAT VI aircraft is a T-6A Texan II painted to match the P-51D Mustang he flew. Beachamp also grew a mustache to add to the authenticity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. JT May III)
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Mustache March - Roots Deeper Than Facial Hair

Four T-6A Texan II aircraft and instructor pilots from the 434th Flying Training Squadron "Red Devils" and 85th Flying Training Squadron "Tigers" from Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, fly a four-ship formation over the city of Del Rio during the Veterans Day ceremony Nov 11, 2020. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. JT May III)
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Firefighters Protect Del Rio from Wildland Fire

Firefighters from the 47th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department conduct roll call Sept. 30, 2020. Roll call is used to ensure members are present, gear is functional and to pass vital information to on-coming shifts. This procedure was one of many things that solidified the 47th CES Fire Department success with a wild-land fire in Del Rio, Texas Aug 27, 2020. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. JT May III)
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Firefighters Protect Del Rio from Wildland Fire

Staff Sgt. Ian Robinson, 47th Civil Engineer Squadron fire protection craftsman, was one of 10 firefighters from Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas that helped fight a wild-land fire in Del Rio, Texas Aug. 27, 2020. Robinson and other team member’s actions help protect a nearby elementary school from encroaching flames. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. JT May III)
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Where Airpower Begins...

A T-6A Texan II aircraft from the 434th Flying Training Squadron assigned to Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, flies a training mission June 25, 2020. The 434th FTS along with the 85th Flying Training Squadron, conduct primary flight training in the T-6A Texan II as part of the Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training program. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. JT May III)
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Where Airpower Begins...

Two T-6A Texan II aircraft assigned to the 434th Flying Training Squadron at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, practice advanced aerial maneuvers at 16,000 feet June 25, 2020. The purpose of the training was to further develop flying capabilities and skills of experienced instructor pilots through advanced form flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. JT May III)
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Where Airpower Begins...

Instructor and Student pilots assigned to the 434th Flying Training Squadron at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, practice advanced aerial maneuvers in the T-6A Texan II aircraft at 16,000 feet June 25, 2020. The purpose of the training was to further develop flying capabilities and skills of experienced instructor pilots through advanced form flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. JT May III)
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