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Col. Craig Prather briefs eight Congressmen about the mission here as they ride accross base on April 8, 2021 at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. U.S. Representatives Tony Gonzales, Jim Banks, Kelly Armstrong, Kevin Ray Hern, Ashley Hinson, Chris Jacobs, Victoria Spartz and Lloyd Smucker visited the base and local area to gather information regarding current events. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Anne McCready)

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U.S. Rep. Jim Banks flies a T-6 Texan II simulator with the guidance of Capt. Neal Molzon, 85th Flying Training Squadron assistant director of operations and instructor pilot, on April 8, 2021 at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. The group of congressional members experienced how Team XL trains combat-ready Airmen, leaders and pilots through a hands-on trail of the simulators with the direction of the instructor pilots who mold future generations of aviators. (U.S. Air Force photos by Senior Airman Anne McCready)

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Capt. John Benson, 87th Flying Training Squadron instructor pilot, introduces himself to U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson as they walk to the training simulators, on April 8, 2021 at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. The group of congressional members experienced how Team XL trains combat-ready Airmen, leaders and pilots through a hands-on trail of the simulators with the direction of the instructor pilots who mold future generations of aviators. (U.S. Air Force photos by Senior Airman Anne McCready)

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U.S. Rep. Jim Banks and Capt Neal Molzon, 85th Flying Training squadon instructor iilot, pilot a T-6 Simulator, on April 8, 2021 at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. The representives learned how Laughlin trainees gained experience by learning how to fly simulators. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nicholas Larsen)

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U.S. Rep Ashley Hinson and U.S. Rep Lloyd Smucker, recieve a packet and gift basket from the local community on April 8, 2021 at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. The representives learned how Laughlin Air Force Base and the surrounding community have a close connection and help support one another. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nicholas Larsen)

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U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson and Capt John Benton, 87th Flying Training Squadron Instructor Pilot, pilot a T-38 Simulator, on April 8, 2021 at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. The representives learned how Laughlin trainees gained experience by learning how to fly simulators. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nicholas Larsen)

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Eight U.S. Congressmen experience Laughlin's mission

Published April 9, 2021
47th Flying Training Wing public affairs

LAUGHLIN AIR FORCE BASE. Texas -- Col. Craig Prather briefs eight Congressmen about the mission here as they ride accross base on April 8, 2021 at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. U.S. Representatives Tony Gonzales, Jim Banks, Kelly Armstrong, Kevin Ray Hern, Ashley Hinson, Chris Jacobs, Victoria Spartz and Lloyd Smucker visited the base and local area to gather information regarding current events. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Anne McCready)

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