Laughlin recognizes outstanding performers during “Wings of XLence” Luncheon

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 47th Flying Training Wing and members of the Del Rio Military Affairs Association come together for a group photo during the Wings of XLence luncheon at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, March 13, 2026. The Wings of XLence luncheon served as an opportunity to recognize the top quarterly performers in each group and strengthen the ties between Laughlin and the local community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Darryl Keith)

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Laughlin recognizes outstanding performers during “Wings of XLence” Luncheon

U.S. Air Force Col. Tyler Ellison, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, and Eddie Amezuca, Del Rio Military Affairs Association president, present the Wings of XLence certificate to 1st Lt. Devin Garrett, 85th Flying Training Squadron instructor pilot, at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, March 13, 2026. Garrett was recognized as the 47th Operations Group’s top performer throughout the first quarter. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Darryl Keith)

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Laughlin recognizes outstanding performers during “Wings of XLence” Luncheon

U.S. Air Force Col. Tyler Ellison, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, and Eddie Amezuca, Del Rio Military Affairs Association president, present the Wings of XLence certificate to Joanny Guidin Robles, 47th Civil Engineer Squadron natural resource manager, at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, March 13, 2026. Robles was one of five winners acknowledged during the Wings of XLence luncheon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Darryl Keith)

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Laughlin recognizes outstanding performers during “Wings of XLence” Luncheon

U.S. Air Force Col. Tyler Ellison, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, and Eddie Amezuca, Del Rio Military Affairs Association president, present the Wings of XLence certificate to Marco Gonzalez, 47th Maintenance Directorate contract officer’s representative, at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, March 13, 2026. Gonzalez was awarded the certificate for being the 47 MXD’s top quarterly performer during the Wings of XLence luncheon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Darryl Keith)

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Laughlin recognizes outstanding performers during “Wings of XLence” Luncheon

U.S. Air Force Col. Tyler Ellison, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, and Eddie Amezuca, Del Rio Military Affairs Association president, present the Wings of XLence certificate to Airman 1st Class Harrison Sullivan, 47th Wing Staff Agency public affairs journeyman, at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, March 13, 2026. The Wings of XLence is awarded to the top quarterly performs from each group throughout the 47 FTW. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Darryl Keith)

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Laughlin recognizes outstanding performers during “Wings of XLence” Luncheon

U.S. Air Force Col. Tyler Ellison, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, and Eddie Amezuca, Del Rio Military Affairs Association president, present the Wings of XLence certificate to Senior Airman Diego Padilla, Laughlin Operational Medical Readiness Squadron dental assistant, at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, March 13, 2026. Padilla was recognized as the top performer from the Laughlin Medical Group during the Wings of XLence luncheon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Darryl Keith)

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Laughlin recognizes outstanding performers during “Wings of XLence” Luncheon

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Bendel Rushing, 434th Flying Training Squadron commander, presents an honorary commander certificate to Carol Martinez, 434 FTS honorary commander, during the Wings of XLence luncheon at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, March 13, 2026. The honorary commander program enables community members to understand Laughlin’s mission by pairing local civic leaders with unit leadership. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Darryl Keith)

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Laughlin recognizes outstanding performers during “Wings of XLence” Luncheon

Published March 17, 2026
By Airman 1st Class Darryl Keith
47th Flying Training Wing Public Affairs

LAUGHLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Texas --

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 47th Flying Training Wing and members of the Del Rio Military Affairs Association come together for a group photo during the Wings of XLence luncheon at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, March 13, 2026. The Wings of XLence luncheon served as an opportunity to recognize the top quarterly performers in each group and strengthen the ties between Laughlin and the local community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Darryl Keith)