XLer of the Week

LAUGHLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Texas – Captain Adrian De La Fuentes, 84th Flying Training Squadron, poses with Col. Michael Frankel, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, Chief Master Sgt. Russell Thomas, 47th Medical Group superintendent, and fellow members of his squadron after being presented the XLer of the Week award here May 11. 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 -- Capt. Adrian De La Fuentes

Published May 18, 2011
By 47th Flying Training Wing
public affairs

LAUGHLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- Job title and unit: Instructor Pilot, 84th Flying Training Squadron

Hometown: San Antonio, Texas

Family: Gina (wife) and Bryanna (daughter)

Time at Laughlin: 1year, 8 months

Time in military service: 8 years

Greatest accomplishment: Becoming an aircraft commander in the C-17 and flying a crew all over the world

Hobbies: Golfing, shooting

Bad habit: Biting my fingernails

Favorite movies: Braveheart and Caddyshack

If you could spend one hour with any person, who would it be and why: Any of the former presidents within the last two decades to gain an understanding into their decision-making process regarding foreign policy and homeland security.