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Laughin welcomes Col. Runkle, 47th OG commander

Col. Thomas Shank, left, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, presents the unit guidon to Col. Bryan Runkle during the 47th Operations Group change of command ceremony at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, July 17, 2015. The group consists of four flying training squadrons, an operations support squadron and a student squadron. The 47th OG provides management, control, standardization and evaluation of all aspects of flying training operations and airfield management at Laughlin. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brandon May)

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Pre-flight checks

Capt. Robert Brown, front, T-6 Texan II instructor pilot, and 2nd Lt. Bryan Matz, 47th Student Squadron student pilot, conduct final pre-flight checks at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, July 14, 2015. Laughlin Air Force Base’s flying operation exceeds 80,000 flying hours and 51,000 sorties per year, giving Laughlin the sixth busiest airfield in the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brandon May)

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Laughlin XLer: Senior Airman Denise Hill, 47th FSS

Senior Airman Denise Hill, center, 47th Force Support Squadron career development journeyman, poses with Col. Thomas Shank, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Teresa Clapper, 47th FTW command chief, after accepting the XLer of the Week award, here, July 9, 2015. The XLer is a weekly award chosen by wing leadership and is presented to those who consistently make outstanding contributions to their unit and Laughlin. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brandon May)

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An exemplary Airman

Air Force Reservist Master Sgt. Christopher Enfinger, 47th Security Forces Squadron alternate operations superintendent, poses at the 47th SFS on Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, July 8, 2015. When not serving in his reservist capacity, Enfinger is one of only 25 officers, detectives, and sergeants assigned to the San Antonio Police Department Gang Unit who is responsible for tracking, documenting and monitoring more than 10,000 gang members and over 30 different gangs throughout San Antonio. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech Sgt. Steven R. Doty)(Released)

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Laughlin XLer: Airman 1st Class Kera Bowen, 85th FTS

Airman 1st Class Kera Bowen, center, 85th Flying Training Squadron aviation resource management apprentice, poses with Col. Thomas Shank, left, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Teresa Clapper, 47th FTW command chief, after accepting the XLer of the Week award, here, July 1, 2015. The XLer is a weekly award chosen by wing leadership and is presented to those who consistently make outstanding contributions to their unit and Laughlin. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brandon May)

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SUPT Class 15-11 set to graduate

SUPT Class 15-11 set to graduate

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47th Flying Training Wing Change of Command

Maj. Gen. James B. Hecker, commander of 19th Air Force, presents the unit guidon to Col. Thomas Shank during the 47th Flying Training Wing change of command ceremony at Laughlin Air Force Base Texas, June 29, 2015. The 47th FTW conducts specialized undergraduate pilot training for the United States Air Force, Air Force Reserve, Air National Guard and allied nation air forces utilizing the T-6 Texan, T-38 Talon and T-1A Jayhawk aircraft while deploying mission-ready Airmen as well as develop professional, disciplined bold leaders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ariel D. Partlow)

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Col. Hastings' final flight here at Laughlin Air Force Base

Col. Brian Hastings, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, and Lt. Col. Joshua Lechowick, 47th Operations Group deputy commander, taxi on the runway at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, June 25, 2015. Hastings is a command pilot with more than 2,600 hours in the A-10 Thunderbolt II and T-38 Talon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brandon May)

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Col. Hastings' final flight here at Laughlin Air Force Base

Luke Hastings, son of Col. Brian Hastings, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, marshals his father’s aircraft after Col. Hastings’ final flight at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, June 25, 2015. In preparation for Hasting’s change of command ceremony set to occur on Monday, June 29, he completed his “fini flight” with Lt. Col. Joshua Lechowick, 47th Operations Group deputy commander, in the T-38 Talon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brandon May)

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Col. Hastings' final flight here at Laughlin Air Force Base

Col. Brian Hastings, commander of the 47th Flying Training Wing, receives his salutatory shower after his final flight here at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, June 25, 2015. Military aviators have a tradition where aircrew members upon completion of their final flight, or "fini flight" are met and hosed down with water by their fellow comrades, family, and friends. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brandon May)

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Col. Hastings "fini flight"

Members of Team XL celebrate Col. Brian Hastings’, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, final flight here at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, June 25, 2015. In preparation for Hasting’s change of command ceremony set to occur on Monday, June 29, he completed his “fini flight” with Lt. Col. Joshua Lechowick, 47th Operations Group deputy commander, in the T-38 Talon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ariel D. Partlow)

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Laughlin XLer: Staff Sgt. Jonathan Schramm, 47th CS

Staff Sgt. Jonathan Schramm, center, 47th Communications Squadron cyber operations journeyman, poses with Col. Darrell Judy, 47th Flying Training Wing vice commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Teresa Clapper, 47th FTW command chief, after accepting the XLer of the Week award, here, June 24, 2015. The XLer is a weekly award chosen by wing leadership and is presented to those who consistently make outstanding contributions to their unit and Laughlin. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brandon May)

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Hecker assumes command of 19th Air Force

Gen. Robin Rand, commander of Air Education and Training Command, presents the unit guidon to Maj. Gen. James B. Hecker during the 19th Air Force assumption of command ceremony, June 23, 2015 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. The 19th Air Force is responsible for the training of aircrews, remotely piloted aircraft crews, air battle managers, weapons directors, Air Force Academy Airmanship programs, and survival, escape, resistance, and evasion specialists to sustain the combat capability of the United States Air Force, other services and our nation's allies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Melissa Peterson)

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Returning Home: IP develops new skill set deployed

The Laughlin AFB public affairs office is publishing a series of stories highlighting Laughlin's deployers. This series discusses the importance of deployments while emphasizing the enormity of the sacrifice by both the Airman and the family they leave behind. (U.S. Air Force Graphic Illustration by Staff Sgt. Steven R. Doty)(Released)

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Laughlin XLer: Jesus Valdez, 47th CES

Jesus Valdez, center, 47th Civil Engineer Squadron housing management specialist, poses with Col. Darrell Judy, 47th Flying Training Wing vice commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Teresa Clapper, 47th FTW command chief, after accepting the XLer of the Week award here June 17, 2015. The XLer is a weekly award chosen by wing leadership and is presented to those who consistently make outstanding contributions to their unit and Laughlin. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ariel D. Partlow)

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Laughlin's first Dorm Olympics

Team members, spectators and volunteers pose for a photo on Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, June 13, 2015. More than 40 people worked to make Laughlin’s first ever Dorm Olympics possible. The Dorm Olympics consisted of swimming events, a relay race, 100 meter hurdles, a wheelbarrow race, and other strenuous events. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brandon May)

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Laughlin's first Dorm Olympics

Airman 1st Class Tyler Walker, left, 47th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter apprentice, competes against Senior Airman DiJohn Lester, right, Medical Operations Squadron bioenvironmental engineering technician, in an egg balancing race on Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, June 13, 2015. Laughlin dorm residents formed teams to compete in various events in attempt to take home first place and win prizes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brandon May)

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Laughlin's first Dorm Olympics

Competitors run a 100 meter hurdle race on Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, June 13, 2015. Dorm residents, Senior Airman and below, created teams of four to compete in the first ever Laughlin Dorm Olympics to win prizes and to claim first place. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brandon May)

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Laughlin's first Dorm Olympics

Airmen compete in a 400 meter relay race on Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, June 13, 2015. The 400 meter relay was one of many events that made up Laughlin’s first ever Dorm Olympics. Dorm residents formed teams of four to compete for prizes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brandon May)

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Laughlin's first Dorm Olympics

Airman 1st Class Tyler Walker, 47th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter apprentice, holds the legs of Senior Airman Eric Carey, 47th Security Forces Squadron patrolman, as they compete in a 100 meter wheelbarrow race at the track on Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, June 13, 2015. This was one of many events that were part of Laughlin’s first ever Dorm Olympics, where Senior Airman and below formed teams of four to see who would be declared the winner. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brandon May)

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