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  • 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.

  • 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)
  • Capt. Trevor Ibarra, 85th Flying Training Squadron gradebook officer and instructor pilot, was chosen by wing leadership to be the “XLer” of the week, for the week of Dec. 12, 2018, 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. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Benjamin N. Valmoja)

    XLer of the week: Capt. Trevor Ibarra

    Capt. Trevor Ibarra, 85th Flying Training Squadron gradebook officer and instructor pilot, was chosen by wing leadership to be the “XLer” of the week, for the week of Dec. 12, 2018, 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.
  • 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.
  • Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 19-03 graduates after 52 weeks of training at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Dec. 14, 2018. Laughlin is the home of the 47th Flying Training Wing, whose mission is to train the next generation of multi-domain combat aviators, deploy mission-ready warriors and develop professional, confident leaders. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Airman 1st Class Anne McCready)

    SUPT class 19-03 set to graduate

    All Laughlin members are invited to attend Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 19-03’s graduation ceremony at 10 a.m., Dec. 14, 2018, in Anderson Hall, here.
  • Ray Rodriguez, 47th Maintenance Directorate aircraft structural repair journeyman, was chosen by wing leadership to be the “XLer” of the week, for the week of Dec. 3, 2018, at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. For his expertise, timeliness in aircraft maintenance and unique skillset born from decades of sheet metal, working directly helps Laughlin train the next generation of multi-domain combat aviators. For all his hard work in aircraft maintenance, Rodriguez earned this week’s “XLer.” (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Daniel Hambor)

    XLer of the Week: Ray Rodriguez

    Ray Rodriguez, 47th Maintenance Directorate aircraft structural repair journeyman, was chosen by wing leadership to be the “XLer” of the week, for the week of Dec. 3, 2018, at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas.
  • Heather Slate, 47th Force Support Squadron bowling center recreational assistant, rolls a ball down one of Laughlin’s many bowling lanes at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Dec. 11, 2018. For Slate, customer service at the Cactus Lanes Bowling Alley provides an avenue to forge new friendships, a shoulder for familiar faces to lean on in hard times, giving community members reasons to keep coming back. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Senior Airman Daniel Hambor)

    Airman's Spotlight: Heather Slate

    Customer service careers, for some who work in those fields, provide much more than just products or services. For Heather Slate, 47th Force Support Squadron bowling center recreational assistant, customer service provides an avenue to forge new friendships, a shoulder for familiar faces to lean on in hard times, giving community members reasons to keep coming back.
  • Maj. Delwyn Campo, 47th Logistics Readiness Flight commander, stands in the foyer of the LRF building at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Dec. 4, 2018. In this edition of the "commander's corner," Maj. Campo uses the metaphor of eating proverbial frogs to illustrate ideas of mental toughness and resilience.

    Commander's corner: eating frogs for a living

    When I think about leadership and what attributes make a good leader, there is a laundry list I come up with; however, mental toughness is what stands out. There may be many factors on how one achieves or cultivates mental toughness, but at its core, achieving this skill starts with making a deliberate concerted choice each and every day to eat the proverbial frog.
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