Omar Matos

Omar Matos, 47th Force Support Squadron youth center director, is an avid football fan as well as the Laughlin XLer for Dec. 7, 2016. Matos was chosen by wing leadership as this week’s XLer for his outstanding contributions to his unit and Laughlin. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin N. Valmoja)

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XLer Matos

Omar Matos, 47th Force Support Squadron youth center director (left center), accepts the “XLer of the Week” award from Col. Thomas Shank (left), 47th Flying Training Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. George Richey (center), 47th FTW command chief, on Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Nov. 16, 2016. The XLer is a weekly award chosen by wing leadership and is presented to those who consistently make outstanding contributions to their unit and Laughlin. (U.S. Air Force photo/1st Lt. Isabel Crump)

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Laughlin XLer: Omar Matos

Published Dec. 7, 2016
By Airman 1st Class Benjamin N. Valmoja
47th Flying Training Wing Public Affairs

LAUGHLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- Matos lifted up a fellow Airman during a time of financial hardship; Matos offered his own home to that Airman while he recovered and was recognized by the 47th Medical Group commander for it. Additionally, Matos operated the train rides during the Hunt Community National Night Out, increasing the quality of life for 250 family members. He also launched Laughlin’s first-ever geocaching event, introducing 7 of Laughlin’s children to the new activity. Matos led the base Trunks-n-Treat event, providing contests, games, food, a haunted house and entertainment for more than 450 participants. Lastly, Matos organized the Operation XL Junior Deployment, energizing 350 Laughlin families.

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