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The “Airman’s Spotlight,” is a section dedicated to showcasing Laughlin’s Airmen with a prompt they answer candidly. The Airman’s Spotlight is open to all Airmen of any rank, and is selected at random. This week’s selection is Senior Airman John McGovern, 47th Medical Operations Squadron aerospace physiology technician. McGovern talked about how aerospace physiology exists to support the pilots of Laughlin not only during training, but at any point in their career. Airman’s Spotlight: Senior Airman John McGovern
Senior Airman John McGovern explains the work of aerospace physiology as an ever-evolving process that does not just stop at specialized undergraduate pilot training’s phase one program.
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2018
The 47th Medical Group mental health flight accomplishes the goals of caring for Laughlin Airmen so they are able to remain mission-ready and deployment-capable, and caring for their families. Mental health is one of the four pillars of comprehensive airman fitness, along with physical, social and spiritual fitness, and a critical component to a person’s well-being. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Anne McCready) Mental health: stronger minds, stronger mission
The mental health flight might be a unit hidden in the far corner of Laughlin’s medical group, however, this small flight of Airmen work tirelessly to ensure pilots remain in flight status, the first responders remain able to safeguard the base, and even work with active duty members’ families and civilian employees to rest-assured the mission goes on. Mental Health is one of the four pillars of comprehensive airman fitness, along with physical, social and spiritual fitness, and a critical component to a person’s well-being.
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Senior Airman Cameron Tippins, 47th Communications Squadron cyber systems operations journeyman, was chosen by wing leadership to be the “XLer” of the week, for the week of Feb. 19, 2018, at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. The “XLer” award, presented by Col. Michelle Pryor, 47th Flying Training Wing vice commander, is given to those who consistently make outstanding contributions to their unit and the Laughlin mission. XLer of the week: Senior Airman Cameron Tippins
Senior Airman Cameron Tippins, 47th Communications Squadron cyber systems operations journeyman, was chosen by wing leadership to be the “XLer” of the week, for the week of Feb. 19, 2018, at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. The “XLer” award, presented by Col. Michelle Pryor, 47th Flying Training Wing vice commander, is given to those who consistently make outstanding contributions to their unit and the Laughlin mission.
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U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Patrick Doherty, 19th Air Force commander, and Maj. Lincoln Olsen, T-6 instructor pilot, conduct a T-6 Texan II safety check before conducting an operational demonstration at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, Feb. 21, 2018. Doherty was on the flightline getting test data first-hand during the command-wide T-6 operational pause. (U.S. Air Force photo by Sean Worrell) T-6 operational pause lifted today
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO, Texas--Maj. Gen. Patrick Doherty, 19th Air Force commander, has ordered an end to the operational pause of the T-6 Texan II fleet, with flying operations resuming Feb. 27 following the collection and analysis of operational flight test data. The pause was the result of multiple unexplained physiological events experienced by
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2018
180222-F-ZZ001-0001 Registration for Laughlin STEM school has opened
San Felipe Del Rio CISD and Laughlin AFB bring a new education opportunity to Del Rio and Laughlin students.
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2018
African American Heritage month was first proposed by black educators at Kent State University on February 1969 and is celebrated across the country annually in the month of February. This month, Laughlin’s African American Heritage Council aims to expose Laughlin and Del Rio to this culture’s rich history. (U.S. Air Force Graphic/1st Lt. Mahalia Frost) Laughlin celebrates African American Heritage Month
Laughlin’s African American Heritage Month has been a great success, according to event organizers. African American Heritage Month, formerly known as “Negro History Week,” and later expanded in the 1960s following the success of the civil rights movement, is an annual celebration of African American achievements and impact in U.S. History.
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Airman 1st Class Chansol Kim, 47th Medical Support Squadron referral management technician, was chosen by wing leadership to be the “XLer” of the week, for the week of Feb. 12, 2018. 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/Airman 1st Class Marco A. Gomez) XLer of the week: Airman 1st Class Chansol Kim
Airman 1st Class Chansol Kim, 47th Medical Support Squadron referral management technician, was chosen by wing leadership to be the XLer of the week, for the week of Feb. 12, 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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2018
The “Airman’s Spotlight,” is a section dedicated to showcasing Laughlin’s Airmen with a prompt they answer candidly. The Airman’s Spotlight is open to all Airmen of any rank, and is selected at random. This week’s selection is Airman 1st Class Soribel Rodriguez, 47th Medical Support Squadron referral management and patient travel technician. Rodriguez talked about how her family supports and enables her to complete her part in the Laughlin mission. (U.S. Air Force graphic/Airman 1st Class Anne McCready) Airman’s Spotlight: Airman 1st Class Soribel Rodriguez
Airman 1st Class Soribel Rodriguez, 47th Medical Support Squadron referral management and patient travel technician, describes her job as being the gatekeeper between the 47th Medical Group and the network.
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2018
Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 18-05 graduates after 52 weeks of training, at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Feb. 16, 2018. Laughlin is the home of the 47th Flying Training Wing, a pilot training base that produces more than 300 military aviators annually. (U.S. Air Force graphic/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Valmoja) 18-05 Set to graduate
All Laughlin members are invited to attend a graduation ceremony for Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 18-05, at 10 a.m., here, in Anderson Hall, Feb. 16, 2018.Maj. Gen. John F. Nichols, Adjutant General of Texas., will be the guest speaker. Awards and special recognition will be given to outstanding graduates.
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Airman 1st Class Aaron Vang and spouse, Celina Vang, pose in front of their residence at Laughlin Air Force Base, Feb. 7, 2017. Laughlin Family Housing has recently reached 99 percent occupancy and are determined to deliver the best customer service to residents. A larger community in the making
Nearly two years ago, a series of storms with 60 mph winds dropped golf ball-sized hail, which severely damaged roofs, vehicles, siding and fences at Laughlin. Now, Laughlin Family Housing has recovered all of the units and is at 99 percent occupancy. Even through difficult times, the family housing staff are determined to ensure residents receive the best quality support.
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