LAUGHLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- The 47th Flying Training Wing recognized Laughlin’s newest master sergeant selects during the Master Sergeant Release Party held at XL Landings, June 5, 2026.
Eleven Airmen from units across the installation were commemorated for their boundless diligence and dedication to the mission, earning them the promotion to the next rank.
Air Force officials selected 4,475 technical sergeants for promotion to master sergeant out of 21,552 eligible, for a selection rate of 20.76 percent in the 26E7 promotion cycle.
Congratulations to the newest master sergeant selects of Team XL!
(M)Sgt. Elizabeth Butler - 47th Operations Support Squadron
(M)Sgt. Marco Cardenas - Laughlin Healthcare Operations Squadron
(M)Sgt. Brandon Clement - Laughlin Healthcare Operations Squadron
(M)Sgt. Ruth Elliot - Laughlin Operational Medical Readiness Squadron
(M)Sgt. Cari Gamez - 47th Wing Staff Agencies
(M)Sgt. Zachary Gandy - Laughlin Operational Medical Readiness Squadron
(M)Sgt. Mathew King - 47th Civil Engineer Squadron
(M)Sgt. Noah Lorette - 47th Operations Support Squadron
(M)Sgt. Cedric Murphy - 47th Civil Engineer Squadron
(M)Sgt. Clarissa Scott - 47th Security Forces Squadron
(M)Sgt. Antani Walling - 47th Operations Support Squadron
Additional photos recognizing the promotees are available on our Flickr.