Airman’s Time: Laughlin Chapel

U.S. Air Force Col. Tyler J. Ellison, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, places ornaments on a Christmas tree while decorating the Chapel during Airman’s Time at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Dec. 2, 2025. The Chapel provides religious services, hosts events for the community and offers confidential counseling services. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jarrett Smith)

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Airman’s Time: Laughlin Chapel

Members of the 47th Flying Training Wing command team and chapel pack goody bags for the Chapel’s Christmas Tree lighting during Airman’s Time at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Dec. 2, 2025. The Chapel provides religious services, hosts events for the community, and offers confidential counseling services. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jarrett Smith)

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Airman’s Time: Laughlin Chapel

From left, U.S. Air Force Col. Tyler J. Ellison, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, and Senior Airman Elijah Platts, 47th FTW chapel assistant, pack goody bags for the Chapel’s Christmas Tree lighting during Airman’s Time at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Dec. 2, 2025. Leadership from the 47th FTW assisted with setting up outdoor decorations, a Christmas tree, and filling goody bags in preparation for this year's Christmas tree lighting. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jarrett Smith)

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Airman’s Time: Laughlin Chapel

U.S. Air Force Col. Tyler J. Ellison, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, attaches covers to books while decorating the Chapel during Airman’s Time at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Dec. 2, 2025. Each year, the Chapel hosts the Christmas tree lighting to bring the community together for the holiday season with festive activities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jarrett Smith)

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Airman’s Time: Laughlin Chapel

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Erik Garza, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, places ornaments on a Christmas tree while decorating the Chapel during Airman’s Time at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Dec. 2, 2025. For this week’s Airman’s Time, leadership from the 47 FTW partnered with the Chapel to help set up decorations and goody bags in preparation for this year’s Christmas tree lighting and holiday season. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jarrett Smith)

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Airman’s Time: Laughlin Chapel

From left, U.S. Air Force Capt. Lambert Ulinzwenimana, 47th Flying Training Wing chaplain, and Chief Master Sgt. Erik Garza, 47th FTW command chief, carry a piece of decor used to decorate the Chapel during Airman’s Time at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Dec. 2, 2025. Each year, the Chapel hosts the Christmas tree lighting to bring the community together for the holiday season with festive activities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jarrett Smith)

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Airman’s Time: Laughlin Chapel

U.S. Air Force Col. Tyler J. Ellison, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, opens a box of decor used to decorate the Chapel during Airman’s Time at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Dec. 2, 2025. Airman's time allows for Laughlin leadership to experience the day-to-day operations that keep the base running. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jarrett Smith)

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Airman’s Time: Laughlin Chapel

From left, U.S. Air Force Col. Tyler J. Ellison, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Erik Garza, 47th FTW command chief, move boxes of decor used to decorate the Chapel during Airman’s Time at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Dec. 2, 2025. For this week’s Airman’s Time, leadership from the 47 FTW partnered with the Chapel to help set up decorations and goody bags in preparation for this year’s Christmas tree lighting and holiday season. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jarrett Smith)

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Airman’s Time: Laughlin Chapel

Published Dec. 8, 2025
By Senior Airman Jarrett Smith
47th Flying Training Wing Public Affairs

LAUGHLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- U.S. Air Force Col. Tyler J. Ellison, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, places ornaments on a Christmas tree while decorating the Chapel during Airman’s Time at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Dec. 2, 2025. The Chapel provides religious services, hosts events for the community and offers confidential counseling services. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jarrett Smith)