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Laughlin bids farewell to Col. Joseph McCane in retirement ceremony

U.S Air Force Col. Joseph McCane, 47th Operations Group commander, speaks to the crowd during his retirement ceremony at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, May 1, 2026. The retirement ceremony celebrated the 35-year career of McCane. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Harrison Sullivan)

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Laughlin bids farewell to Col. Joseph McCane in retirement ceremony

Airmen from the 47th Flying Training Wing, pass the American flag representing U.S. Air Force Col. Joseph McCane’s progression through the Air Force at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, May 1, 2026. The retirement ceremony celebrated the 35-year career of McCane. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Harrison Sullivan)

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Laughlin bids farewell to Col. Joseph McCane in retirement ceremony

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. David Fazenbaker, Headquarters Air Mobility Command Director of Strategy, Plans, Requirements and Programs, speaks at the retirement ceremony of Col. Joseph McCane, 47th Operations Group, commander, at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, May 1, 2026. Fazenbaker highlighted the assignments that made up the 35-year career of McCane. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Harrison Sullivan)

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Graduating the Future of Flight: Class 26-09

U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Wyatt Hickman, 47th Student Squadron student pilot, holds up their broken silver wings during the graduation ceremony of Class 26-09 at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, April 30, 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 Darryl Keith)

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Graduating the Future of Flight: Class 26-09

U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Jocelyn Ratzlaff, 47th Student Squadron student pilot, holds up their broken silver wings during the graduation ceremony of Class 26-09 at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, April 30, 2026. Graduating student pilots received silver wings as a symbol of successfully completing Undergraduate Pilot Training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Darryl Keith)

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Graduating the Future of Flight: Class 26-09

A loved one pins the silver wings onto U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Wyatt Peters, 47th Student Squadrons student pilot, during the graduation ceremony of Class 26-09 at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, April 30, 2026. Twenty-five U.S. Air Force officers were awarded silver wings, officially earning the aeronautical rating of pilot. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Darryl Keith)

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Graduating the Future of Flight: Class 26-09

Student pilots from graduating Class 26-09 and leaders from the 47th Flying Training Wing come together for a group photo at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, April 30, 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

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Laughlin Graduates ALS Class 26-C

Airman Leadership School Class 26-C and leadership pose for a class photo at the ALS Class 26-C graduation at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, April 29, 2026. ALS is a five-week course designed to prepare senior airmen to assume supervisory duties through instruction in leadership, followership and written and oral communication skills. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Harrison Sullivan)

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Laughlin Graduates ALS Class 26-C

Graduates from Airman Leadership School Class 26-C stand in formation during their graduation ceremony at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, April 29, 2026. ALS provides Airmen the skills and tools to mentor and lead their wingmen as they step into the supervisory role. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Harrison Sullivan)

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Laughlin Graduates ALS Class 26-C

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Raizel Neal, 47th Operation Support Squadron air traffic control trainer, and U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Keith Brothers 315th Training Squadron geospatial intelligence instructor hand Laughlin leadership the “L” award during Airman Leadership School Class 26-C’s graduation at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, April 29, 2026. The “L” award is a tradition presented to the losers of the Airman leadership School volleyball tournament. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Harrison Sullivan)

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“Rooted in Resilience”: Laughlin honors Month of the Military Child

Members of the 47th Flying Training Wing and children gather for the Rooted in Resilience event at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, April 22, 2026. The event was hosted by the Laughlin Warrior Action Team to provide military families tools to overcome the challenges of military life. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Darryl Keith)

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“Rooted in Resilience”: Laughlin honors Month of the Military Child

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Cari Gamez, 47th Flying Training Wing command chief executive assistant, assists a child in creating a decorative stepping stone at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, April 22, 2026. Gamez assisted the Laughlin Warrior Action Team during the Rooted in Resilience event for military families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Darryl Keith)

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“Rooted in Resilience”: Laughlin honors Month of the Military Child

Students from Roberto “Bobby” Barrera Elementary School holds up a Month of the Military Child banner during the Purple Parade at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, April 15, 2026. The Department of War observes every April as Month of the Military Child to recognize children who grow up in military families. (Courtesy photo)

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“Rooted in Resilience”: Laughlin honors Month of the Military Child

Members of the San Felipe Del Rio Consolidated Independent School District (SFDRCISD) school board and 47th Flying Training Wing join together for a group photo at Del Rio, Texas, April 20, 2026. SFDRCISD issued a proclamation recognizing the Month of the Military Child during a school board meeting. (Courtesy photo)

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“Rooted in Resilience”: Laughlin honors Month of the Military Child

Students and faculty from Roberto “Bobby” Barrera Elementary STEM School marches during the Purple Parade at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, April 15, 2026. RBB Elementary celebrated Month of the Military child with various events and themed days throughout the month of April. (Courtesy photo)

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Gathering of the Torch

Gathering of the Torch

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Gathering of the Torch

Gathering of the Torch

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Gathering of the Torch

Gathering of the Torch

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Gathering of the Torch

Gathering of the Torch

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Empowering the mission: Laughlin hosts third annual Industry Day

U.S Air Force Lt. Col. Matthew Thorne, 47th Contracting Squadron commander, converses with businesspeople at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, April 21, 2026. Industry Day, hosted in partnership with organizations like the Northwest Texas APEX Accelerator, serves as a critical bridge between the Department of War's operational needs and the dynamic capabilities of the private sector. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kylie Rabb)

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