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  • Tech. Sgt. Johsua Nix, 47th Force Support Suqadron NCO in charge of career development, discusses career opportunities with Staff Sgt. Thaddeus Tyson, 47th FSS force management specialist, at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Feb 26. 2019. Nix was chosen by wing leadership to be the “XLer” of the week, for the week of Feb. 18, 2019, at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John A. Crawford)

    XLer of the Week: Tech Sgt. Joshua Nix

    Tech. Sgt. Joshua Nix, 47th Force Support Squadron NCO in charge of career development, was chosen by wing leadership to be the “XLer” of the week, for the week of Feb. 18, 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.
  • Toby, a K-9 assigned to Staff Sgt. Ethan Marquis, 47th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, runs across the demonstration field at the 47th SFS headquarters at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Jan. 25, 2019. Among the many capabilities the MWD possess, some of their more common tasks are to train as a handler and K-9 pair to locate illegal contraband and defuse situations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Daniel Hambor)

    Laughlin K-9s come to the rescue when evildoers bark up the wrong tree

    There are not too many jobs where “man’s best friend” is also your partner at work. One of those exceptions is the 47th Security Forces Squadron military working dogs team, who everyday patrols, trains, and works with K-9 dogs to detect and deter illegal contraband or people with less-than-noble intentions.
  • Changing stations can be overwhelming—especially when it’s far away from family, familiar friends and the amenities one’s grown accustomed to. Airman 1st Class Anne McCready, in this edition of the Airman's Spotlight, talks about how she strives to make the best of any station, and how it made her first station at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, one to remember.

    Airman’s Spotlight: Airman 1st Class Anne McCready

    "Strengthening relationships with those around you,” means much more than a social media post, laced with lavish filters and sparkling effects. For Airman 1st Class Anne McCready, strengthening relationships is about comradery, support when the times are tough, and people to share moments of a lifetime with when times are good.
  • Gerri Fischer, 47th Force Support Squadron bowling alley manager, shows off a touchpad panel to Airman 1st Class Lucas Lobo, 47th Medical Group unit deployment manager, at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Feb. 6, 2019. In a bid to update the bowling game for the newest generation, the 47th Force Support Squadron recently completed upgrades to the Cactus Lanes bowling alley. The changes involve not only a modernization, but personalized and new ways to play the game.

    Bowling lanes receive new upgrades

    For many Americans, the iconic images of bowling balls shooting down finely polished lanes has defined a generation and their past-times of choice. In a bid to update the game for the newest generation, the 47th Force Support Squadron recently completed upgrades to the Cactus Lanes bowling alley. The changes involve not only a modernization, but personalized and new ways to play the game.
  • For inbound enlisted Airmen coming to Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, from either technical training or from another base, living in the dormitory for most is more than an option—it’s a requirement. To change the perception of living in the dorms, Staff Sgt. Justin Najarian, 47th Civil Engineer Squadron Airmen Dorm Leader, works day-in and day-out with the residents, the dorm council and base leadership to improve the quality of life for the dorm residents on base

    Airman's Spotlight: Staff Sgt. Justin Najarian

    For inbound enlisted Airmen coming to Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, from either technical training or from another base, living in the dormitory for most is more than an option—it’s a requirement. To change the perception of living in the dorms, Staff Sgt. Justin Najarian, 47th Civil Engineer Squadron Airmen Dorm Leader, works day-in and day-out with the residents, the dorm council and base leadership to improve the quality of life for the dorm residents on base
  • Master Sgt. Debra Johnson, 47th Logistics Readiness Flight material management and traffic management contracting officer representative, was chosen by wing leadership to be the “XLer” of the week, for the week of Jan. 14, 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.

    XLer of the Week: Master Sgt. Debra Johnson

    Master Sgt. Debra Johnson, 47th Logistics Readiness Flight material management and traffic management contracting officer representative, was chosen by wing leadership to be the “XLer” of the week, for the week of Jan. 14, 2019, at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas.
  • Many U.S. Air Force careers are rooted in routine and rigid processes. For Senior Airman Benjamin Valmoja, 47th Flying Training Wing public affairs photojournalist, however, his job is about visiting work centers and talking to Airmen—all to tell Laughlin’s story. “It’s my job to paint an accurate picture of the base for Del Rio, the Air Force, and all of America,” he said. “I network to find stories that get people’s attention, create a positive image, and write that story for everyone to see.” His proficiency and willingness to perfect his craft earned Valmoja the USAF’s Public Affairs Communications Excellence award. Though Valmoja earned the award, he recognizes his team helps shape the professional, creative Airman he is. “I’m super excited to have gotten this award, but anybody in my shop could have gotten it,” he said. “Public Affairs doesn’t spend too much time in the spotlight, so I think anybody in Public Affairs is deserving, and I’m grateful to have such an awesome team.” (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Daniel Hambor)

    Laughlin Airmen earn Air Force level awards

    Four of Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas' Airmen, military and civilian, earned various awards across Air Education and Training Command and the U.S. Air Force in late 2018.

  • 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.

  • Seasons greetings from the Gentiles

    Col. Lee Gentile, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, and his family wish personnel on Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, a happy holidays. (U.S. Air Force Video by Airman 1st Class Marco A. Gomez)
  • The 47th Operations Group welcomed its new commander during an assumption of command ceremony on Nov. 27, 2018 at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. U.S. Air Force Col. Carey Jones assumed command of 47th OG, becoming its first female commander. With healing, encouragement and mentorship, she believes the squadrons will be able to produce the world’s best pilots. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anne McCready)

    New commander takes the 47th OG under her wing

    The 47th Operations Group welcomed its new commander during an assumption of command ceremony on Nov. 27, 2018 at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. U.S. Air Force Col. Carey Jones assumed command of 47th OG, becoming its first female commander.
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