XLer of the Week

LAUGHLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Texas – Rene Ruiz, 47th Maintenance Directorate, is presented the XLer of the Week award by Col. Michael Frankel, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, here May 18. The XLer is a weekly award chosen by wing leadership and given to those who consistently make outstanding contributions to Laughlin and their unit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Blake Mize)

Laughlin XLer -- Rene Ruiz

Published May 25, 2011
By 47th Flying Training Wing
public affairs

LAUGHLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- Job title and unit: Work leader, 47th Maintenance Directorate, T-1 Phase

Hometown: Olton, Texas

Family: Alba (wife) and Alma (daughter)

Time at Laughlin: Almost 22 years

Time in military/civil service: 4 years military service, almost 22 years civil service

Greatest accomplishment: Living and enjoying life one day at a time

Hobbies: Spending time with the family, reading the Bible, riding motorcycles

Bad habits: Impatience; I'm working on it

Favorite movies: Westerns

If you could spend one hour with any person, who would it be and why: Jesus Christ; there is nothing like learning from the greatest teacher.