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  • Florentino Gomez, 47th Civil Engineer Squadron geospace program manager, was chosen by wing leadership to be the “XLer of the Week” of March 2, 2020 at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. The “XLer” award, presented by Col. Lee Gentile, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Brian Lewis, 47th Operations Group superintendent, is given to those who consistently make outstanding contributions to their unit and the Laughlin mission. (U.S. Air Force Graphic by Senior Airman Anne McCready)

    XLer of the Week: Florentino Gomez

    Florentino Gomez, 47th Civil Engineer Squadron geobase program manager, was chosen by wing leadership to be the “XLer of the Week” of March 2, 2020 at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. The “XLer” award, presented by Col. Lee Gentile, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Brian Lewis, 47th Operations Group superintendent, is given
  • Steve Hogan, 47th Maintenance T-1A Jayhawk phase supervisor, looks forward to March 14, 2020, a special Saturday here at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, the day of the bases’ first airshow of the decade. Hogan, a military brat, shares there’s something about planes he’s always loved. “My father was an aircraft mechanic for the U.S. Air Force, and I followed his footsteps,” Hogan said. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Anne McCready)

    Laughlin maintainer recalls airshow memories

    It’s almost airshow time again, and while it may be a first for some, it will bring back memories of past airshows for others. Steve Hogan, 47th Maintenance Directorate T-1A Jayhawk phase supervisor, looks forward to March 14, 2020, the day of Laughlin’s first airshow of the decade.
  • 47th Security Forces Squadron Airmen begin phase two of tryouts for the San Antonio Basic Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) course by sprinting around the track at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, on Sept. 25, 2019. Phase one consisted of a physical fitness test with a twist: U.S. Army situps, release pushups and pullups. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Anne McCready)

    XL defenders tryout for San Antonio Basic SWAT course

    The 47th Security Forces Squadron held tryouts Sept. 25, 2019, at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, to determine which of their Airmen are selected to attend the San Antonio Basic Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) course. Tryouts consisted of a physical fitness test, a rigorous workout, a timed ruck march in full gear, and finished off with a Combat Arms Training and Maintenance marksmanship challenge.
  • Jonathan and Michelle Merscham, 47th Maintenance Directorate aircraft attendants, pose on the flightline of Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, on April 18, 2019. They go home smelling like fuel after feeling the fumes from the exhaust ripple in heat waves and the sun beating down. Even so, many maintainers are passionate about what they do, and have worked on the flightline for decades and plan to do so for decades to come. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Anne McCready)

    Grow Your Own training brings couple to Laughlin’s flightline

    Two Laughlin maintainers, a husband and wife team, are both a product of a different facet of the Grow Your Own Program. Grow Your Own is a program which has brought more than 300 maintainers into the 47th Maintenance Directorate throughout its 30 year history.
  • Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Luis Reyes, the Exchange’s senior enlisted advisor, speaks to Exchange employees at the Laughlin Base Exchange, March 26, 2019 at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. Reyes visited the Laughlin BX, Commissary and Shoppette as part of a tour of Exchange facilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John A. Crawford)

    Exchange Senior Enlisted Advisor Focuses on Serving Airmen at Laughlin AFB

    Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Luis Reyes, Army & Air Force Exchange Service’s senior enlisted advisor, is making it his mission to ensure Airmen and families at Laughlin Air Force Base have the products they need, whether shopping in-store or online. During his visit to Laughlin on March 26, 2019, Reyes toured Exchange facilities and met with 47th Mission Support Group Superintendent Chief Master Sgt. Ronald Harper to address how the 123-year-old Department of Defense retailer can better serve Airmen.
  • David Mercer, a 47th Maintenance Directorate fabrication work lead, discusses shift assignments with his maintenance personnel staff at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Jan. 28, 2019. Mercer was selected for the “XLer of the Week” for his help in overcoming structural maintenance obstacles, saving taxpayer dollars and training the next generation of maintenance professionals. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John A. Crawford)

    XLer of the week: David Mercer

    David Mercer, a 47th Maintenance Directorate fabrication work lead, was chosen by wing leadership to be the “XLer” of the week, for the week of Jan. 21, 2019, at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. The “XLer” award, presented by Col. Lee Gentile, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, is given to those who consistently make outstanding contributions to their unit and the Laughlin mission.
  • Sabrina Peña, 47th Wing Staff Agencies violence prevention integrator, understands the pressure some feel to know things they may not know. She recalled a time soon after she began working for the U.S. Air Force when she wrote her first memorandum. Instead of understanding her lack of Air Force knowledge, her supervisor made fun of the college-style memo. She wished her supervisor at the time would have been quicker to point her in the right direction rather than laughing at her. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anne McCready)

    Airman’s Spotlight: Sabrina Peña

    Sabrina Peña, 47th Wing Staff Agencies violence prevention integrator, understands the pressure some feel to know things they may not know. She recalled a time soon after she began working for the U.S. Air Force when she wrote her first memorandum. Instead of understanding her lack of Air Force knowledge, her supervisor made fun of the

  • Laughlin cyclist returns to racing after hit and run

    Albert Garcia, a controller in the 47th Operations Support Squadron, proved everyone wrong when he competed in the 208-mile No Country for Old Men ultra bicycle race Oct. 12. When Garcia got run over on his bicycle June 9, 2015 by a hit-and-run driver, it was supposed to be a day that stopped many things for him.
  • Gilbert Wheeler, 47th Medical Support Squadron information systems flight chief, arranges wires in the communications closet at the Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas medical clinic, Jan. 14, 2019. Wheeler stays busy at the 47th Medical Group, ensuring hundreds of thousands of dollars’ worth of equipment remains up-to-date and available to help Laughlin medics care for patients. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anne McCready)

    XLer of the Week: Gilbert Wheeler

    Gilbert Wheeler, 47th Medical Support Squadron information systems flight chief, was chosen by wing leadership to be the “XLer” of the week, for the week of Jan. 7, 2019, at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. The “XLer” award is given to those who consistently make outstanding contributions to their unit and the Laughlin mission.
  • Airman 1st Class Lucas Lobo, 47th Medical Support Squadron outpatient records technician, searches through the filing system at the 47th Medical Group, Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas on Oct. 19, 2018. One of Lobo’s highest priorities is keeping patients’ personal information safe and secure, and filing properly it for future use. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anne McCready)

    XLer of the week: Airman 1st Class Lucas Lobo

    Airman 1st Class Lucas Lobo, 47th Medical Support Squadron outpatient records technician, was chosen by wing leadership to be the “XLer” of the week, for the week of Oct. 15, 2018, at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. The “XLer” award, presented by Col. Charlie Velino, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, is given to those who consistently make outstanding contributions to their unit and the Laughlin mission.
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