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  • Weather radars receive new upgrades

    The 47th Operations Support Squadron radar airfield weather systems (RAWS) flight understands the need for using the latest technology—hence their goal for improving the WSR-88D Service Life Extension Program.

  • XLer of the week: Tech. Sgt. Matthew Smith

    Tech. Sgt. Matthew Smith, 47th Operations Support Squadron radar airfield and weather systems maintenance NCO in charge, was chosen by wing leadership to be “XLer of the week”, for the week of Nov. 13, 2017. The “XLer” award, presented by Col. Michelle Pryor, 47th Flying Training Wing vice wing

  • Air traffic control Airmen overseeing the skies

    Somewhere along the U.S. -Mexico border, just outside of a small Texas border town, Laughlin Air Force Base prides itself with producing the world’s best military pilots in the nation. Helping those pilots navigate about 10,000 square miles of Texas skies, Laughlin’s air traffic control tower

  • XLer of the week: Senior Airman River Shank

    Senior Airman River Shank, 4th Operations Support Squadron air traffic controller, was chosen by wing leadership to be this week’s “XLer,” Aug. 3. The “XLer” award, presented by Col. Michelle Pryor, 47th Flying Training Wing vice commander, is presented to those who consistently make outstanding

  • XLer of the Week: Tech Sgt. Janine White

    Tech. Sgt. Janine White, 47th Operations Support Squadron airfield systems NCO in charge, was chosen by wing leadership to be this week’s “XLer,” July 26.