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  • Capt. Harold Parker, 434th Flying Training Squadron flight commander and T-6A Texan II instructor pilot, completes steps in his pre-flight checklist, Oct. 10, 2018, at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. Parker earned the “Xler of the week” award for helping his student’s complete pilot training and increase base morale by organizing this year’s Adventure Race. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Daniel Hambor)

    XLer of the Week: Capt. Harold Parker

    Capt. Harold Parker, 434th Flying Training Squadron flight commander and T-6A Texan II instructor pilot, was chosen by wing leadership to be the “XLer” of the week, for the week of Oct. 1, 2018, at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas.
  • A severe thunderstorm rolled through Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Oct. 9, 2018, leaving several facilities on base damaged and the flightline temporarily flooded. The 47th Operations Support Squadron weather flight recorded more than 5 inches of rain and a maximum wind velocity of more than 72 miles per hour. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Marco A. Gomez)

    Foul weather strikes Laughlin

    Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, was hit with a severe thunderstorm at approximately 3:56 a.m., Oct. 09, 2018, that flooded more than 24 buildings and left the flightline underwater.
  • A sign promotes breast cancer awareness at the Losano Fitness Center on Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Oct. 5, 2018. About one in eight women in the U.S. will develop invasive breast cancer over the course of her lifetime, according to the National Breast Cancer Foundation. Although breast cancer is more commonly found in women, less than one percent of breast cancer cases develop in men. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Marco A. Gomez)

    Pink ribbon, pink gloves

    What’s the first thing that comes to mind when someone says breast cancer awareness? Some might say, the iconic pink ribbon. Others might think back to the pink gloves National Football League players wear on game days throughout the month of October.
  • Chief Master Sgt. Jodi Epps, 47th Operations Group superintendent, removes the blindfold to reveal the whole mission through the analogy of an elephant. Epps emphasizes the importance of everyone’s part in the mission at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, even if it isn’t clear what that part may be. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anne McCready)

    Laughlin’s Elephant

    Many years ago several people were blindfolded and taken to the same location, their hands were placed on the same item. They were asked to identify what the item was. Each of them, based on their perspective, described a different item. One described touching a tree trunk, one described a wall, one a rope and another a snake. Remember, each was touching the same item.
  • Gerry Yung, 47th Maintenance Directorate aircraft electronics mechanic, was chosen by wing leadership to be the “XLer” of the week, for the week of Sept. 24, 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. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Benjamin N. Valmoja)

    XLer of the week: Gerry Yung

    Gerry Yung, 47th Maintenance Directorate aircraft electronics mechanic, was chosen by wing leadership to be the “XLer” of the week, for the week of Sept. 24, 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.
  • Deborah Pagan, 47th Flying Training Wing Comptroller Squadron financial budget analyst, is part of a team who assist units and members of Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas with financial business concerning government expenses. Pagan enjoys helping Airmen understand financial processes better so they are empowered to complete the mission and not worry about possibly committing fraud, waste or abuse. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Airman 1st Class Anne McCready)

    Airman’s Spotlight: Deborah Pagan

    Many shy away from handling financial issues due to complexity, and dealing with government finances can seem especially daunting. The repercussions could be severe if there is suspected fraud waste and abuse in question. That is why it is important for Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, to have a team of analysts, who oversee government purchase cardholders, how vouchers are filed and many more financial doings. Deborah Pagan, 47th Flying Training Wing Comptroller Squadron financial budget analyst, has worked five years in finance and 10 years as the 47th Operations Group resource advisor, helping Airmen sort through the financial fog of government expenses.
  • Sandy Harper, 47th Civil Engineer Squadron capital asset element chief, reflects on her prior military experiences in on-base housing, where she underwent many challenges Airmen face today. Harper’s experience as a first sergeant gave her insight into her Airmen’s day-to-day lives, which she now uses to relate to Laughlin Airmen. (U.S. Graphic by Airman 1st Class Marco A. Gomez)

    Airman's Spotlight: Sandy Harper

    Sandy Harper, 47th Civil Engineer Squadron capital asset element chief, reflects on her prior military experiences in on-base housing, where she underwent many challenges Airmen face today. Harper’s experience as a first sergeant gave her insight into her Airmen’s day-to-day lives, which she now uses to relate to Laughlin Airmen. (U.S. Graphic by
  • Second Lieutenant Steven Rapphun, 47th Student Squadron student pilot awaiting training, helps remove a flood-damaged refrigerator from a Sonora, Texas, home, Sept. 27, 2018.

    Laughlin Provides Sonora Flood Relief

    Second Lieutenant Steven Rapphun, 47th Student Squadron student pilot awaiting training, helps remove a flood-damaged refrigerator from a Sonora, Texas, home, Sept. 27, 2018. Laughlin Air Force Base Airmen took leave to travel to Sonora to assist with donations and with flood damage, which was caused by heavy rainfall over the past week. (U.S. Air
  • Airman 1st Class Beau Cantrell, 47th Communications Squadron cyber transport technician, logs in to a “switch” to check the configuration in a server room, Sept. 24, 2018, at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. Cantrell, hailing from Hot Springs, Arkansas, attacked a critical network error that affected more than 1,700 computers at Laughlin. He was able to identify and address what went wrong, restoring internet for 22 units in less than three days. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Marco A. Gomez)

    XLer of the week: Airman 1st Class Beau Cantrell

    Airman 1st Class Beau Cantrell, 47th Communications Squadron cyber transport technician was chosen by wing leadership to be the “XLer” of the week, for the week of Sept. 17, 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.
  • Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 18-15 graduates after 52 weeks of training at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Sept. 28, 2018. Laughlin is the home of the 47th Flying Training Wing, whose mission is to graduate the world’s best military-trained pilots, deploy mission-ready warriors and develop professional and confident leaders. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Airman 1st Class Marco A. Gomez)

    SUPT Class 18-15 set to graduate

    All Laughlin members are invited to attend Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 18-15’s graduation ceremony at 10 a.m., Sept. 28, in Anderson Hall, here. Col. (ret.) Dean Lee, former director of safety at Air Education and Training Command, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, will be the guest speaker.
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