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Senior Airman Samuel Griego and Airman 1st Class Tavi Carter-Smith, 509th Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion journeymen, inspect an exhaust tube in a test cell at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., Aug. 20, 2025. U.S. Air Force aerospace propulsion specialists test aircraft engines and diagnose problems, including the fuel, oil, electrical and engine airflow systems. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua Hastings)

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Green Scene

A Special Warfare airman participates in a Tactical Air Control Party Apprentice Course to demonstrate coordinating nighttime close air support using classroom simulators at Chapman Training Annex, Joint Base San Antonio, Aug. 27, 2025. Tactical air control party airmen are the primary link between ground forces and air support assets.

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Laughlin holds Senior Non-commissioned Officer induction ceremony

U.S. Air Force Col. Tyler Ellison, 47th Flying Training Wing (FTW) commander, left, and Chief Master Sgt. Erik Garza, 47th FTW command chief, right, present Technical Sgt. William Johnson, 47th Force Support Squadron, center, with the Certificate of Induction at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Aug. 22, 2025. The induction ceremony brings Airmen together to celebrate the achievement of entering the realm of senior enlisted leaders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Larsen)

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Laughlin holds Senior Non-commissioned Officer induction ceremony

U.S. Air Force Col. Tyler Ellison, 47th Flying Training Wing (FTW) commander, left, and Chief Master Sgt. Erik Garza, 47th FTW command chief, right, present Technical Sgt. Kaylynn Hughes, 47th Security Forces Squadron, center, with the Certificate of Induction at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Aug. 22, 2025. The induction ceremony brings Airmen together to celebrate the achievement of entering the realm of senior enlisted leaders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Larsen)

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Laughlin holds Senior Non-commissioned Officer induction ceremony

U.S. Air Force Col. Tyler Ellison, 47th Flying Training Wing (FTW) commander, left, and Chief Master Sgt. Erik Garza, 47th FTW command chief, right, present Master Sgt. Casey Blickenstaff, 47th Security Forces Squadron, center, with the Certificate of Induction at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Aug. 22, 2025. The induction ceremony brings Airmen together to celebrate the achievement of entering the realm of senior enlisted leaders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Larsen)

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Laughlin holds Senior Non-commissioned Officer induction ceremony

U.S. Air Force Col. Tyler Ellison, 47th Flying Training Wing (FTW) commander, left, and Chief Master Sgt. Erik Garza, 47th FTW command chief, right, present Technical Sgt. Jordan Arredondo, 47th Security Forces Squadron, center, with the Certificate of Induction at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Aug. 22, 2025. The induction ceremony brings Airmen together to celebrate the achievement of entering the realm of senior enlisted leaders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Larsen)

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Laughlin holds Senior Non-commissioned Officer induction ceremony

U.S. Air Force Col. Tyler Ellison, 47th Flying Training Wing (FTW) commander, left, and Chief Master Sgt. Erik Garza, 47th FTW command chief, right, present Technical Sgt. Joshua Olando, 47th Force Support Squadron, center, with the Certificate of Induction at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Aug. 22, 2025. The induction ceremony brings Airmen together to celebrate the achievement of entering the realm of senior enlisted leaders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Larsen)

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Laughlin holds Senior Non-commissioned Officer induction ceremony

The Inductees for the Laughlin Air Force Base 2025 Senior Non-commissioned Officer ceremony pose for a photo at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Aug. 22, 2025. The induction ceremony brings Airmen together to celebrate the achievement of entering the realm of senior enlisted leaders. Not pictured, Technical Sgt. Alisha Oliver, 47th Wing Staff Agencies (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Larsen)

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Laughlin holds Senior Non-commissioned Officer induction ceremony

U.S. Air Force Col. Tyler Ellison, 47th Flying Training Wing (FTW) commander, left, and Chief Master Sgt. Erik Garza, 47th FTW command chief, right, present Technical Sgt. Robert Short, 47th Security Forces Squadron, center, with the Certificate of Induction at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Aug. 22, 2025. The induction ceremony brings Airmen together to celebrate the achievement of entering the realm of senior enlisted leaders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Larsen)

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Graduating the Future of Flight: Class 25-14

U.S. Air Force Airmen from graduating Class 25-14 present one half of their broken wings to their loved ones at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Aug. 21, 2025. Twenty-one U.S. Air Force officers were awarded silver wings during the ceremony, symbolizing their completion of the Undergraduate Pilot Training program. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Harrison Sullivan)

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Graduating the Future of Flight: Class 25-14

Loved ones pin silver wings on their graduate during a graduation ceremony of Class 25-14 at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Aug. 21, 2025. Twenty-one U.S. Air Force officers were awarded silver wings during the ceremony, symbolizing their completion of the Undergraduate Pilot Training program. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Harrison Sullivan)

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Graduating the Future of Flight: Class 25-14

U.S. Air Force Airmen from graduating Class 25-14 break their wings at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Aug. 21, 2025. Twenty-one U.S. Air Force officers were awarded silver wings during the ceremony, symbolizing their completion of the Undergraduate Pilot Training program. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Harrison Sullivan)

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Graduating the Future of Flight: Class 25-14

U.S. Air Force Airmen from graduating Class 25-14 pose for a photo at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Aug. 21, 2025. Twenty-one U.S. Air Force officers were awarded silver wings during the ceremony, symbolizing their completion of the Undergraduate Pilot Training program. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Harrison Sullivan)

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Afterburner test

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Ernesto Parra, 18th Component Maintenance Squadron test cell craftsman, inspects a F-15E Strike Eagle engine, the F100-PW-220, during a routine afterburner test at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 12, 2025. Airmen from the 18th CMS test aircraft engines in a specialized hangar to ensure all components function properly before use. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Nathaniel Jackson)

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Free fall

U.S. Air Force pararescuemen assigned to the 52nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron execute a military free fall jump from an HC-130J Combat King II over the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Aug. 5, 2025. The high-altitude jump enables precision infiltration into contested or remote environments while minimizing detection. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Natalie Jones)

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Laughlin’s school becomes first in district to become Blue Ribbon School of Excellence

Janette Gomez, Laughlin Air Force Base School Liaison, Aurora Guerra, Roberto ”Bobby” Barrera Elementary STEM Magnet School principle, and 47th Flight Training Wing leadership pose for a group photo at Laughlin AFB, Texas, Aug. 18, 2025. The 47th FTW gathered to honor RBB in being named a 2025 Blue Ribbon Lighthouse School. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Darryl Keith)

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Laughlin’s school becomes first in district to become Blue Ribbon School of Excellence

Janette Gomez, Laughlin Air Force Base School Liaison, and Aurora Guerra, Roberto ”Bobby” Barrera Elementary STEM Magnet School principle, speaks at RBB’s Blue Ribbon Lighthouse School award ceremony at Laughlin AFB, Texas, Aug. 18, 2025. RBB was recognized by 47th Flight Training Wing leadership for being named a 2025 a 2025 Blue Ribbon Lighthouse School. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Darryl Keith)

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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)

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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, watches Janette Gomez, Roberto ”Bobby” Barrera Elementary STEM Magnet School liaison program manager, and Aurora Guerra, RBB Elementary School principle, speak at Laughlin AFB, Texas, Aug. 18, 2025. Laughlin leadership hosted a recognition ceremony for RBB Elementary after the school was named a 2025 Blue Ribbon Lighthouse School. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Darryl Keith)

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Laughlin’s school becomes first in district to become Blue Ribbon School of Excellence

Roberto ”Bobby” Barrera, RBB Elementary STEM Magnet School faculty and staff, Laughlin Air Force Base leadership and San Felipe Del Rio Consolidated Independent School District (SFDRCISD) school board members pose together for a group photo in Del Rio, Texas, Aug. 18, 2025. RBB were honored by Team XL and SFRDCISD for being named a 2025 Blue Ribbon Lighthouse School. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Christine Del Aguila.)

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