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  • Xler of the Week: Marco Campos

    Marco Campos, a 47th Maintenance Directorate aircraft mechanic, was chosen by wing leadership to be the “XLer of the Week” of Nov. 4, 2019 at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. Campos was chosen by wing leadership to be the “XLer of the Week” of Nov. 4, 2019. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman

  • 47th Maintenance Directorate has first annual awards

    Annual awards ceremonies celebrating the hard work and dedication of their members are a military staple across the Department of Defense. However, the 47th Maintenance Directorate at Laughlin Air Force Base never had one until March 9, 2019, when they celebrated their very first of what is

  • XLer of the week: Joshua Sandoval

    Joshua Sandoval, 47th Maintenance Directorate aerospace ground equipment repair technician, was chosen by wing leadership to be the “XLer” of the week, for the week of Feb. 25, 2019, at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. The “XLer” award, presented by Col. Todd Dyer, 47th Flying Training Wing vice

  • XL maintainers knocking out hangar queens

    In January, 2016, there were 38 T-6 aircraft that hadn’t seen the skies in more than 30 days on Laughlin Air Force Base. Those 38 aircraft categorized as “hangar queens.” Eight of those 38 aircraft haven’t flown in over three years, with one nearing five years being non-mission capable. In a year