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Laughlin First Assignment Instructor Pilot takes historical final flight

U.S. Air Force Col. Andrew Katz (center), 47th Flying Training Wing (FTW) deputy commander and Laughlin’s oldest T-1A First Assignment Instructor Pilot, and Capt. Cory Villarreal, 86th Flying Training Squadron’s last T-1A FAIP, pose alongside a group of Airmen in front of a T-1A Jayhawk at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, July 15, 2024. Katz was joined by fellow members of the 47th FTW after his “fini” flight, his final flight before his retirement from active duty, to celebrate his time in service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kailee Reynolds)

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Laughlin First Assignment Instructor Pilot takes historical final flight

U.S. Air Force Col. Andrew Katz, 47th Flying Training Wing deputy commander and Laughlin’s oldest T-1A First Assignment Instructor Pilot (FAIP), prepares for a flight in a T-1A Jayhawk at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, July 15, 2024. Katz and Capt. Cory Villarreal, 86th Flying Training Squadron’s last T-1A FAIP, shared Katz’s “fini” flight: his final flight before his retirement from active duty, in Laughlin’s T-1A FAIP heritage tail that bears both their names. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kailee Reynolds)

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Laughlin First Assignment Instructor Pilot takes historical final flight

U.S. Air Force Col. Andrew Katz, 47th Flying Training Wing deputy commander and Laughlin’s oldest T-1A First Assignment Instructor Pilot (FAIP), prepares for a flight in a T-1A Jayhawk at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, July 15, 2024. Katz and Capt. Cory Villarreal, 86th Flying Training Squadron’s last T-1A FAIP, shared Katz’s “fini” flight: his final flight before his retirement from active duty, in Laughlin’s T-1A FAIP heritage tail that bears both their names. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kailee Reynolds)

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Laughlin First Assignment Instructor Pilot takes historical final flight

U.S. Air Force Capt. Cory Villarreal, 86th Flying Training Squadron’s last T-1A First Assignment Instructor Pilot (FAIP), prepares a T-1A Jayhawk for flight at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, July 15, 2024. Villarreal and Col. Andrew Katz, 47th Flying Training Wing deputy commander and Laughlin’s oldest T-1A FAIP, shared Katz’s “fini” flight: his final flight before his retirement from active duty, in Laughlin’s T-1A FAIP heritage tail that bears both their names. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kailee Reynolds)

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Graduating the future of flight: Class 24-12

U.S. Air Force Airmen from graduating Class 24-12 present one half of their broken wings to their loved ones at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, July 12, 2024. Fourteen U.S. Air Force officers were awarded silver wings during the ceremony, symbolizing their completion of the Undergraduate Pilot Training program. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Harrison Sullivan)

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Graduating the future of flight: Class 24-12

U.S. Air Force Airmen from graduating Class 24-12 break their wings at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, July 12, 2024. Fourteen U.S. Air Force officers were awarded silver wings during the ceremony, symbolizing their completion of the Undergraduate Pilot Training program. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Harrison Sullivan)

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ALS Class 24-E Graduation

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Michael Nolan, 17th Communications Squadron senior enlisted leader, hands the “L” to Senior Airman Marcelo Chapa, Airman Leadership School Class 24-E leader, at the Mathis Fitness Center, July 9, 2024. Every ALS class plays a volleyball game with the first sergeants, and the winning team presents the “L” to the losing team. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Madison Collier)

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ALS Class 24-E Graduation

U.S. Air Force Airman Leadership School Class 24-E sing The Air Force Song at the end of their graduation at the Powell Event Center, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, July 11, 2024. The Air Force Song is sung at every ALS class graduation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brian Lummus)

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ALS Class 24-E Graduation

U.S. Air Force Col. Thomas Wilson, 17th Training Wing Deputy Commander, speaks at the Airman Leadership School class 24-E graduation at the Powell Event Center, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, July 11, 2024. Wilson congratulated the ALS graduates and advised them on the next steps in their careers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brian Lummus)

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ALS Class 24-E Graduation

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Chase McAvaney, 17th Civil Engineer Squadron, recites the Airman’s Creed at the Airman Leadership School class 24-E graduation at the Powell Event Center, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, July 11, 2024. ALS is a five-week course designed to prepare senior airmen to assume supervisory duties through instruction covering leadership, followership, written and oral communication skills, and the profession of arms. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brian Lummus)

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ALS Class 24-E Graduation

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Michael Nolan, 17th Communication Squadron senior enlisted leader, gives Senior Airman Lane Young, 315th Training Squadron, the John L. Levitow Award at the Airman Leadership School class 24-E at the Powell Event Center, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, July 11, 2024. The John Levitow Award is the highest honor presented to an ALS graduate. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brian Lummus)

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ALS Class 24-E Graduation

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Michael Nolan, 17th Communication Squadron senior enlisted leader, speaks at the Airman Leadership School Class 24-E Graduation at the Powell Event Center, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, July 11, 2024. Nolan guided the class over five weeks, giving personal anecdotes and sharing his experience as a senior enlisted member. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brian Lummus)

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Laughlin weather flight tackles Tropical Storm Alberto

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Dustin Pennington, 47th Operation Support Squadron flight commander of weather operations, points at a saved weather diagram of Tropical Storm Alberto at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, June 25, 2024. The primary concerns for both the base and local communities included heavy rainfall leading to flash flooding and strong winds causing wind damage. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Keira Rossman)

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Laughlin weather flight tackles Tropical Storm Alberto

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. George Trosper, 47th Operation Support Squadron non-commissioned officer in charge of airfield weather operations, presents a weather diagram of Tropical Storm Alberto at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, June 25, 2024. These forecasts were used by the local community and Team XL to prepare for potential impacts on facilities, personnel and more. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Keira Rossman)

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47th Medical Group welcomes new commander

U.S. Air Force Col. Angela Lacek, former 47th Medical Group (MDG) commander, gives a final salute as commander to her unit during the 47th MDG change of command ceremony at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, July 9, 2024. As commander of the 47th MDG, Lacek led 145 Airmen, civilians and contractors who support the 47th Flying Training Wing by ensuring the medical readiness and health care of 1,500 Active Duty, 400 Reservists and 3,200 additional beneficiaries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kailee Reynolds)

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47th Medical Group welcomes new commander

U.S. Air Force Col. Angela Lacek, former 47th Medical Group (MDG) commander, delivers a speech during the 47th MDG change of command ceremony at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, July 9, 2024. As commander of the 47th MDG, Lacek led 145 Airmen, civilians and contractors who support the 47th Flying Training Wing by ensuring the medical readiness and health care of 1,500 Active Duty, 400 Reservists and 3,200 additional beneficiaries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kailee Reynolds)

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47th Medical Group welcomes new commander

U.S. Air Force Col. Ellison (left), 47th Flying Training Wing (FTW) commander, presents the Legion of Merit to Col. Angela Lacek (right), former 47th Medical Group (MDG) commander, during the 47th MDG change of command ceremony at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, July 9, 2024. As the commander of the 47th MDG, Lacek led 145 Airmen, civilians and contractors who support the 47th FTW by ensuring the medical readiness and health care of 1,500 Active Duty, 400 Reservists and 3,200 additional beneficiaries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kailee Reynolds)

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47th Medical Group welcomes new commander

U.S. Air Force Col. Kelly Vermillion, 47th Medical Group (MDG) commander, gives her first salute as commander to her unit during the 47th MDG change of command ceremony at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, July 9, 2024. As commander of the 47th MDG, Vermillion will lead 145 Airmen, civilians and contractors who support the 47th Flying Training Wing by ensuring the medical readiness and health care of 1,500 Active Duty, 400 Reservists and 3,200 additional beneficiaries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kailee Reynolds)

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47th Medical Group welcomes new commander

U.S. Air Force Col. Kelly Vermillion (middle), 47th Medical Group (MDG) commander, accepts the 47th MDG guidon from Col. Tyler Ellison (left), 47th Flying Training Wing (FTW) commander, during the 47th MDG change of command ceremony at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, July 9, 2024. As commander of the 47th MDG, Vermillion will lead 145 Airmen, civilians and contractors who support the 47th FTW by ensuring the medical readiness and health care of 1,500 Active Duty, 400 Reservists and 3,200 additional beneficiaries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kailee Reynolds)

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47th Medical Group welcomes new commander

U.S. Air Force Col. Angela Lacek (middle), former 47th Medical Group (MDG) commander, turns over the 47th MDG guidon to Col. Tyler Ellison (left), 47th Flying Training Wing (FTW) commander, during the 47th MDG change of command ceremony at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, July 9, 2024. As commander of the 47th MDG, Lacek led 145 Airmen, civilians and contractors who support the 47th FTW by ensuring the medical readiness and health care of 1,500 Active Duty, 400 Reservists and 3,200 additional beneficiaries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kailee Reynolds)

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