LAUGHLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- The 47th Flying Training Wing held a Master Sgt. release social at XL Landings June 13, 2025. Laughlin personnel recognized seven airmen for their boundless diligence and dedication to achieve the rank of Master Sgt.
Air Force officials recently selected 6,043 Tech. Sgts. for promotion to Master Sgt. out of 25,805 eligible candidates. Aspiring airmen must meet specific requirements including eight years of satisfactory service, excellent promotion test scores and commander’s recommendation.
Congratulations to the newest Master Sgt. Selects of Team XL!
(M)Sgt. Alisha Oliver, 47th Wing Staff Agencies
(M)Sgt. Casey Blickenstaff, 47th Security Forces Squadron (SFS)
(M)Sgt. Jordan Arredondo, 47th SFS
(M)Sgt. Josh Olando, 47th Force Support Squadron (FSS)
(M)Sgt. Kaylynn Hughes, 47th SFS
(M)Sgt. Robert Short, 47th SFS
(M)Sgt. William Johnson, 47th FSS