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47th Flying Training Wing welcomes new commander

U.S. Air Force Col. Eric Bissonette, 47th Flying Training Wing (FTW) commander, gives his first salute as commander to his unit during the 47th FTW change of command ceremony at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, May 28, 2026. As commander, Bissonette will be responsible for 2,800 military and civilian personnel engaged in executing over 71,000 aircraft sorties annually in support of Laughlin’s Undergraduate Pilot Training mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Darryl Keith)

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47th Flying Training Wing welcomes new commander

U.S. Air Force Col. Tyler Ellison, outgoing 47th Flying Training Wing commander, gives a final salute to his unit during the 47th FTW change of command ceremony at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, May 28, 2026. As commander, Ellison oversaw the execution of more than 71,000 aircraft sorties and graduating over 700 student pilots from Undergraduate Pilot Training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Darryl Keith)

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47th Flying Training Wing welcomes new commander

U.S. Air Force Col. Eric Bissonette, 47th Flying Training Wing (FTW) commander, delivers a speech during the 47th FTW change of command ceremony at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, May 28, 2026. Bissonette will oversee nearly 2,400 military and civilian personnel engaged in executing more than 38,000 aircraft sororities yearly in support of Laughlin’s Undergraduate Pilot Training mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Harrison Sullivan)

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47th Flying Training Wing welcomes new commander

U.S. Air Force Col. Eric Bissonette (left), 47th Flying Training Wing (FTW) commander, accepts the 47th FTW guidon from Maj. Gen. Roy Collins (right), Air Education and Training Command, deputy commander, during the 47th FTW change of command ceremony at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, May 28, 2026. As commander, Bissonette will oversee nearly 2,400 military and civilian personnel engaged in executing more than 38,000 aircraft sororities yearly in support of Laughlin’s Undergraduate Pilot Training mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Harrison Sullivan)

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47th Flying Training Wing welcomes new commander

U.S. Air Force Col. Tyler Ellison (left), 47th Flying Training Wing (FTW) former commander, turns over the 47th FTW guidon to Maj. Gen. Roy Collins (right), Air Education and Training Command, deputy commander, during the 47th FTW change of command ceremony at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, May 28, 2026. As commander, Ellison oversaw the execution of over 71,000 sorties, successfully producing more than 700 combat ready pilots. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Harrison Sullivan)

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47th Flying Training Wing welcomes new commander

U.S. Air Force Col. Tyler Ellison, 47th Flying Training Wing (FTW) former commander, delivers a speech during the 47th FTW change of command ceremony at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, May 28, 2026. Ellison oversaw the execution of over 71,000 sorties, successfully producing more than 700 combat ready pilots. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Harrison Sullivan)

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47th Flying Training Wing welcomes new commander

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Roy Collins (left), Air Education and Training Command, deputy commander, presents the Legion of Merit to Col. Tyler Ellison (right), former 47th Flying Training Wing (FTW) commander, during the 47th FTW change of command ceremony at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, May 28, 2026. As commander, Ellison oversaw the execution of more than 71,000 aircraft sorties and graduating over 700 student pilots from Undergraduate Pilot Training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Harrison Sullivan)

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47th Flying Training Wing welcomes new commander

U.S. Air Force Eduardo Hernandez, 47th Maintenance Directorate dedicated crew chief, reveals Col. Eric Bissonette’s name on the 47th Flying Training Wing (FTW) flagship during the 47th FTW change of command ceremony at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, May 28, 2026. Bissonette accepted the role as the 47th FTW commander from former commander Col. Tyler Ellison. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Laura Claypool)

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47th CONS welcomes new commander

U.S. Air Force Maj. Vanessa Valente, incoming 47th Contracting Squadron (CONS) commander, delivers remarks during the 47th CONS change of command ceremony at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, May 27, 2026. During her speech, Valente formally introduced herself and expressed her expectations of the squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Darryl Keith)

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47th CONS welcomes new commander

U.S. Air Force Col. Peter Joo, 47th Mission Support Group commander, left, presents the squadron guidon to Maj. Vanessa Valente, incoming 47th Contracting Squadron (CONS) commander, during the 47th CONS change of command ceremony at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, May 27, 2026. In a change of command ceremony, the guidon symbolizes the transfer of command, as well as the authority and responsibility associated with it. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Darryl Keith)

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47th CONS welcomes new commander

U.S. Air Force Col. Peter Joo, 47th Mission Support Group commander, left, receives the squadron guidon from Lt. Col. Matthew Thorne, 47th Contracting Squadron (CONS) outgoing commander, during the 47th CONS change of command ceremony at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, May 27, 2026. In a change of command ceremony, the guidon symbolizes the transfer of command, as well as the authority and responsibility associated with it. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Darryl Keith)

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47th CONS welcomes new commander

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Matthew Thorne, outgoing 47th Contracting Squadron (CONS) commander, delivers remarks during the 47th CONS change of command ceremony at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, May 27, 2026. During his speech, Thorne thanked his squadron for helping him become a better leader and Airman. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Darryl Keith)

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47th CONS welcomes new commander

U.S. Air Force Col. Peter Joo, 47th Mission Support Group commander, left, presents Lt. Col. Matthew Thorne, outgoing 47th Contracting Squadron (CONS) commander, with a certificate for the Meritorious Service Medal during the 47th CONS change of command ceremony at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, May 27, 2026. The certificate recognized Thorne’s achievements during his tenure as 47th CONS commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Darryl Keith)

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Graduating the Future of Flight: Class 26-11

Student pilots from graduating Class 26-11 and leaders from the 47th Flying Training Wing come together for a group photo at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, May 21, 2026. Twenty-five U.S. Air Force officers were recognized for successfully completing Undergraduate Pilot Training during a graduation ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kylie Rabb)

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Graduating the Future of Flight: Class 26-11

Loved ones pin silver wings on their graduate during a graduation ceremony of Class 26-11 at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, May 21, 2025. The breaking of silver wings is a tradition dating back to the U.S. Army Air Corps where a pilot's first wings are not to be worn but broken and given to a loved one. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kylie Rabb)

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Graduating the Future of Flight: Class 26-11

U.S. Air Force Airmen from graduating Class 26-11 break their wings at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, May 21, 2026. The breaking of silver wings is a tradition dating back to the U.S. Army Air Corps where a pilot's first wings are not to be worn but broken and given to a loved one. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kylie Rabb)

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Graduating the Future of Flight: Class 26-11

U.S. Air Force Airmen from graduating Class 26-11 break their wings at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, May 21, 2026. The breaking of silver wings is a tradition dating back to the U.S. Army Air Corps where a pilot's first wings are not to be worn but broken and given to a loved one. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kylie Rabb)

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Police Week 2026 at Laughlin Air Force Base

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, game warden, introduces students to his K9 unit at Robert Bobby Barrera Elementary School, Texas, May 5, 2026. K9 units assist game wardens across Texas with search and rescue operations, wildlife detection, evidence recovery, and suspect tracking. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Harrison Sullivan)

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Police Week 2026 at Laughlin Air Force Base

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. William Slifer, 47th Security Force Squadron, acting first sergeant, carries the 47th SFS guidon to lead the police week 5k ruck march at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, May 4, 2026. Airmen took part in a 5K ruck march in remembrance of those who have served in the line of duty. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Harrison Sullivan)

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Police Week 2026 at Laughlin Air Force Base

Airmen from the 47th Flying Training Wing come together for a group photo at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, May 4, 2026. Airmen participated in a 5K ruck march to kick off the events for police week. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Harrison Sullivan)

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