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Laughlin celebrates Air Force birthday with community at Summer Bash

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Luis Bermudez, 47th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron, and Airman Nazryth Cruz, Operational Support Squadron, cut the Air Force birthday cake on the Summer Bash stage in celebration of the Air Force’s 78th birthday at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Sept. 12, 2025. It is an Air Force birthday tradition to have the oldest and youngest Airmen of the Wing cut the cake, to commemorate our warrior ethos and passing of heritage across generations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Harrison Sullivan)

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SOS launches new, refocused curriculum

U.S. Air Force Capt. Jaren Rone, 32nd Student Squadron, Squadron Officer School, flight commander and instructor, conducts his class at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, July 15, 2025. For the last five months, Air University refocused the Squadron Officer School curriculum to address current Department of Defense priorities and debuted the new and improved courses on July 31. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nelvis Sera)

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Water training

Yenky, a military working dog assigned to the 509th Security Forces Squadron, bites Senior Airman Justus Johnson, 509th SFS military working dog handler, during water aggression training in Sedalia, Mo., Sept. 2, 2025. The training familiarizes military working dogs with an atypical environment and enhance their capability to apprehend a target in water. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua Hastings)

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Laughlin partners with community for active shooter exercise

A Val Verde Regional Medical Center helicopter prepares to land during an active shooter exercise at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Sept. 4, 2025. This was the first time air medical evacuation response from the local area participated in a base exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Darryl Keith.)

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Laughlin partners with community for active shooter exercise

Val Verde Regional Medical Center air medical evacuation personnel provide aid to a injured person during an active shooter exercise at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Sept. 4, 2025. The base exercise served as the first time local air medical evacuation was involved. (U.S Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Darryl Keith.)

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Laughlin partners with community for active shooter exercise

Members of the 47th Security Forces Squadron and Val Verde County Sherrif's Office prepare to breach a room during an active shooter exercise at Losano Fitness Center, Sept. 4, 2025. The exercise aided law enforcement in handling hostage situation during high-risk situations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Darryl Keith.)

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Laughlin partners with community for active shooter exercise

Val Verde Regional Medical Center ambulances and 47th Civil Engineering Squadron fire trucks park near Lossano Fitness Center, Sept. 4, 2025. The 47th Flying Training Wing worked alongside local emergency services and law enforcement for a base wide active shooter exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Darryl Keith.)

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Laughlin partners with community for active shooter exercise

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Alvin Morris, 47th Security Forces Squadron anti-terrorism and mission assurance manager, looks down a hallway during an active shooter exercise at Lossano Fitness Center, Sept. 4, 2025. 47th SFS members participated in the exercise to practice tactics during high-risk scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Darryl Keith.)

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Laughlin partners with community for active shooter exercise

U.S. Air Force Security Forces and Val Verde Sheriff office breach a door after hostage negotiations fell apart during an exercise at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Sept. 4, 2025. Security Forces personnel moved into the hostage room after shots were fired once negotiating failed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Larsen)

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Laughlin partners with community for active shooter exercise

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Alvin Morris, 47th Security Forces Squadron superintendent logistics and readiness, left, calls for more aid while checking on a wounded hostage at an exercise at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Sept. 4, 2025. Security Forces personnel gave first aid to wounded hostages once the hostage taker was eliminated. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Larsen)

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Laughlin partners with community for active shooter exercise

A Val Verde Sheriff officer checks a wounded hostage during an exercise at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Sept. 4, 2025. Officers breached the room and neutralized the threat, allowing them to check on the hostages and give first aid. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Larsen)

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Laughlin partners with community for active shooter exercise

Laughlin Air Force Base Security Forces Squadron (SFS) and fire personnel transport a wounded hostage out of the building during an exercise at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Sept. 4, 2025. The exercise tested SFS and medical personnel’s response to hostage situations and active shooters. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Larsen)

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Laughlin partners with community for active shooter exercise

A Val Verde EMS performs aid on a wounded hostage to prepare for an air evacuation via helicopter during an exercise at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Sept. 4, 2025. The Exercise was the first time air medical evacuation from the local area participated in a base exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Larsen)

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Mission-ready innovation: How Laughlin advances maintenance capability

A dented aircraft component with specific measurements written down at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Sept. 10, 2025. This was performed by the 47th Maintenance Directorate, who’s primary objective is to furnish quality aircrafts for the base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Darryl Keith.)

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Mission-ready innovation: How Laughlin advances maintenance capability

Newly manufactured aircraft components sit next to design schematics at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Sept. 10, 2025. The 47th Flying Training Wing Maintenance Directorate combines traditional maintenance methods with advanced technology to maximize fleet readiness and reduce downtime. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Harrison Sullivan)

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Mission-ready innovation: How Laughlin advances maintenance capability

David Mercer, 47th Maintenance Directorate, fabrication supervisor, adjusts tooling on a Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machine at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Sept. 10, 2025. The unit integrates CNC machining with 3D scanning and additive manufacturing to streamline part production and support pilot training missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Harrison Sullivan)

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Mission-ready innovation: How Laughlin advances maintenance capability

A set of aircraft component parts rest on a workbench at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Sept. 10, 2025. The 47th Flying Training Wing Maintenance Directorate uses reverse engineering and additive manufacturing to reproduce obsolete components, ensuring continued operations for trainer aircraft like the T-6 Texan II. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Harrison Sullivan)

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Mission-ready innovation: How Laughlin advances maintenance capability

A 3D printer produces a replacement aircraft part at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas Sept. 10, 2025. The 47th Flying Training Wing Maintenance Directorate integrates 3D printing and scanning into its fabrication process, ensuring continued support for the T-6A Texan II and T-38C Talon fleets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Harrison Sullivan)

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Mission-ready innovation: How Laughlin advances maintenance capability

A maintainer with the 47th Flying Training Wing inspects a 3D-printed aircraft component at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas Sept. 10, 2025. The Maintenance Directorate is using additive manufacturing to reproduce parts, reduce downtime and keep trainer aircraft mission ready. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Harrison Sullivan)

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Mission-ready innovation: How Laughlin advances maintenance capability

A maintainer from the 47th Maintenance Directorate (MXD) begins to work on an aircraft component parts at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Sept. 10, 2025. The 47th Flying Training Wing MXD utilize reverse engineering and additive manufacturing to reproduce obsolete components, keeping trainer aircrafts on the flight line operational. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Darryl Keith.)

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