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  • Airman Zachery Simpson, 47th Communications Squadron client systems technician, fastens a virtual reality headset on Senior Airman Brian Bernardoni, also a 47th CS client systems technician, at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Nov. 13, 2019. The new virtual reality system builds off a new, proprietary platform, and is being billeted as an overall upgrade to many solutions on the market, including Laughlin’s own simulators currently in use. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Daniel Hambor)

    New virtual reality platform comes to Laughlin

    Inside the network communications building of the 47th Communications Squadron at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, all sorts of technical projects and doodads are either being created for the first time or fixed to working order.
  • Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 20-03 is set to graduate after 52 weeks of training at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Oct. 25, 2019. Laughlin is the home of the 47th Flying Training Wing, whose mission is to build combat-ready Airmen, leaders and pilots. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Senior Airman Marco A. Gomez)

    SUPT Class 20-03 set to graduate

    LAUGHLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Texas – All Laughlin members are invited to attend Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 20-03’s graduation ceremony at 10 a.m., Nov. 15, 2019, in Anderson Hall, here.
  • Marco Campos, a 47th Maintenance Directorate aircraft mechanic, was chosen by wing leadership to be the “XLer of the Week” of Nov. 4, 2019 at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. Campos was chosen by wing leadership to be the “XLer of the Week” of Nov. 4, 2019. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Marco A. Gomez)

    Xler of the Week: Marco Campos

    Marco Campos, a 47th Maintenance Directorate aircraft mechanic, was chosen by wing leadership to be the “XLer of the Week” of Nov. 4, 2019 at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. Campos was chosen by wing leadership to be the “XLer of the Week” of Nov. 4, 2019. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Marco A. Gomez)
  • Chief Master Sgt. Brian Lewis, 47th Operations Group superintendent, encourages Airmen to explore their "why." He says, "Allow your 'why' to fuel passion within you. This will then push you to higher heights. At least it did for me." (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Anne McCready)

    Commander's Corner: Chief Master Sgt. Brian Lewis

    Have you ever asked yourself the most common question a person receives: why do you do what you do? I have asked this question many times before, and the standard cliché answers are often given: “because I signed up,” or “because it is the right thing to do.” Are these answers good enough? In my opinion, no!
  • Chaplain (Capt.) William Miller, a 47th Flying Training Wing chaplain, informs an Operation XL Junior Deployer about the services offered by base chaplains on Nov. 2, 2019 at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. The Operation XL Junior Deployment provided children of military members an opportunity to have a glimpse at what their family members do during deployments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John A. Crawford)

    Operation XL Junior Deployers come to Laughlin

    The Operation XL Junior Deployment, hosted Nov. 2, 2019, provided children of military members an opportunity to have a glimpse at what their family members do during deployments and how they prepare to perform the Air Force mission.
  • Valentin Figueroa, a 47th Mission Support Group contracting specialist, was chosen by wing leadership to be the “XLer of the week” of Oct. 28, 2019 at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas.

    XLer of the Week: Valentin Figueroa

    Valentin Figueroa, a 47th Contracting Flight contracting specialist, was chosen by wing leadership to be the “XLer of the week” of Oct. 28, 2019 at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas.
  • 2nd Lt. Gordon Milne, 47th Student Squadron specialized undergraduate pilot training student, and Lt. Col. Gentry Mobley, 85th Flying Training Squadron commander, prepare for takeoff in a T-6 Texan II at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Nov. 5, 2019. Over the last several years, sun shelters have been constructed to house many of the aircraft at Laughlin. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Daniel Hambor)

    T-6 Texan II sun shades improve training capability

    Over the last few years, sun shelters have been constructed to house many of the aircraft at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. The new T-6 Texan II sun shelters, which shelters currently 33 aircraft, have been rolling out to improve training and the quality of life for individuals and Airmen working on the flightline.
  • Col. Carey Jones, 47th Operations Group commander, shares her thoughts on connection throughout a unit and key takeaways that lead to unit success. "The key to mitigating this pitfall is shifting our mindset outward," said Jones. "Take a moment to consider the needs of others, their challenges, objectives and focus on collective results." (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Anne McCready)

    Connectedness: Key to organizational success

    Connection is a basic human need that serves as a foundation for organizational success. This concept allows members to foster trust and security, which are essential for personal buy-in to the organization. In our recent resiliency tactical pause, some raised concerns over their inability to connect with students. This sentiment was echoed by a group of instructor pilots, who also sited connection as a major obstacle. This directly impacts our vision to sustaining the most professional pilot training organization to which we aspire. Whether in a classroom or work center, connection is the catalyst to success.
  • Staff Sgt. Matthew Watson, a 47th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron medical technician, guards a unit giving medical care during a readiness exercise at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Oct. 25, 2019. One aspect the team trained on was setting up 360 degree perimeter security to protect anyone giving medical care from adversaries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Marco A. Gomez)

    Medics Sharpen Skill with Readiness Training

    Staff Sgt. Matthew Watson, a 47th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron medical technician, guards a unit giving medical care during a readiness exercise at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Oct. 25, 2019. One aspect the team trained on was setting up 360 degree perimeter security to protect anyone giving medical care from adversaries. (U.S. Air
  • U.S. Air Force retired Lt. Col. Barry Bridger, former Prisoner of War, prepares to present at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Oct. 23, 2019. Bridger spoke to members of Team XL about his time as a POW in the infamous Hanoi Hilton. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Marco A. Gomez)

    Former POW briefs Team XL on resilience, experience

    U.S. Air Force retired Lt. Col. Barry Bridger, former Prisoner of War, prepares to present at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Oct. 23, 2019. Bridger spoke to members of Team XL about his time as a POW in the infamous Hanoi Hilton. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Marco A. Gomez)
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