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240113-F-QY777-1242

Fire spreads along the edge of a field during a controlled burn at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Jan. 13, 2024. Controlled burns aim to burn the underbrush and other fire fuels without letting the fire become unmanageable or spread to unintended areas. The U.S. The Air Force Wildland Fire Crew remained on-site for at least two days following the burn to ensure that all areas were safe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Keira Rossman)
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240113-F-QY777-1348

Three firefighters, with the U.S. Air Force Wildland Fire Branch, fill drip torches with fuel for a controlled burn at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Jan. 13, 2024. The team used various tools and equipment including drip torches, weather monitoring instruments, radios and water pumps to maintain control of the fire. Controlled burns help mitigate wildfire risks, enhance ecosystem health, and promote biodiversity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Keira Rossman)
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240113-F-QY777-1384

A firefighter, with the U.S. Air Force Wildland Fire Branch, observes the spread of a fire along a firebreak during a controlled burn at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Jan. 13, 2024. The primary function of a firebreak is to prevent the spread of fire by creating a physical barrier devoid of fuel. It acts as a containment line which firefighters can work from to control a fire. The objective of the controlled burn was to diminish the accumulation of potential fire fuels, such as brush and organic debris, reducing the likelihood of wildfires. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Keira Rossman)
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240113-F-QY777-1427

U.S. Air Force Col. Robert Moore, 47th Mission Support Group commander, uses a drip torch to spread a controlled burn at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Jan. 13, 2024. The drip torch fuel mixture ignites with a lit wick at the end of the torch and drips onto the ground. The burn played a vital role in lessening fire dangers and in the preservation, rejuvenation, and enhancement of the area's ecosystems. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Keira Rossman)
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240113-F-QY777-1683

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. John Casey, 47th Civil Engineer Squadron commander, uses a drip torch to spread a controlled burn at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Jan. 13, 2024. Drip torches allow for precise control over where the fire starts, which is crucial for managing the burn's direction and spread. The criteria for initiating the burn were rigorously defined, encompassing factors like the moisture content in potential fuels, prevailing weather conditions, and the direction and velocity of the wind. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Keira Rossman)
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240113-F-QY777-1740

A firefighter with the U.S. Air Force Wildland Fire Branch, observes the spread of a fire during a controlled burn at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Jan. 13, 2024. Effective smoke management involves predicting the direction and dispersion of smoke along with communication to local communities about potential air quality impacts. Following the burn, the wildland fire crew stayed on the premises for a minimum of two days to confirm the safety of all areas involved. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Keira Rossman)
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240113-F-QY777-1779

Fire burns in a field during a controlled burn at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Jan. 13, 2024. The controlled burn team utilized weather conditions, firebreaks and prepared a coordinated plan to control the fire. Controlled burns are instrumental in decreasing the risks associated with wildfires, in nurturing the health of ecosystems, and in fostering biodiversity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Keira Rossman)
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240113-F-QY777-1793

A firefighter, with the U.S. Air Force Wildland Fire Branch, observes the spread of a fire during a controlled burn at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Jan. 13, 2024. Controlled burns are proactively maintaining healthy ecosystems and prevent larger, uncontrolled wildfires. This controlled burn aimed to reduce the fuel loads, such as brush and plant matter, to lower the risk of uncontrolled wildfires. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Keira Rossman)
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240119-F-QY777-1027

U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Katherine Moore, 47th Civil Engineer Squadron programmer, narrates the groundbreaking ceremony of the Army and Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) Shopping Center update at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Jan. 19, 2024. The event coincided with a visit from Air Force Civil Engineer Center leadership, aimed at understanding and addressing the challenges faced by the 47th CES. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Keira Rossman)
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240119-F-QY777-1061

U.S. Air Force Col. Robert Moore, 47th Mission Support Group commander, speaks at the groundbreaking ceremony of the Army and Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) Shopping Center update at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Jan. 19, 2024. The renovation, valued at $16 million, is expected to take 15 months to complete. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Keira Rossman)
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240119-F-QY777-1096

Various leadership members and Army and Air Force Exchange Service (AFFES) affiliates prepare to shovel dirt at the groundbreaking ceremony of the AAFES Shopping Center update at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Jan. 19, 2024. Leadership and key personnel turned the first shovels of dirt, symbolically commencing the project. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Keira Rossman)
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240119-F-QY777-1145

U.S. Air Force Col. Robert Moore (left), 47th Mission Support Group commander, Lt. Col. John Casey (right), 47th Civil Engineer Squadron commander, shovel dirt at the groundbreaking ceremony of the Army and Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) Shopping Center update at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Jan. 19, 2024. The project will include the installation of new underground fuel tanks to enable 24-hour fuel sales, including new diesel fuel options. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Keira Rossman)
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240119-F-QY777-1180

The outside of the Army and Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Jan 19, 2024. The update will include the establishment of new food truck stalls and outdoor dining spaces for Airmen and their families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Keira Rossman)
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240201-F-QY777-1062

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Philip Payne, 47th Operation Support Squadron air traffic controller, speaks to a group of Airmen about working in the radar approach control system (RAPCON) during a flight operations immersion tour at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Feb. 1, 2024. The Airmen got a closer look at Laughlin’s mission of building combat ready pilots by touring the tower, RAPCON, the T-38C Talon maintenance hangars and more. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Keira Rossman)
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240201-F-QY777-1237

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Philip Payne, 47th Operation Support Squadron air traffic controller, speaks to a group of Airmen about working in the radar approach control system (RAPCON) during a flight operations immersion tour at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Feb. 1, 2024. The Airmen got a closer look at Laughlin’s mission of building combat ready pilots by touring the tower, RAPCON, the T-38C Talon maintenance hangars and more. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Keira Rossman)
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240201-F-QY777-1270

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Philip Payne, 47th Operation Support Squadron air traffic controller, speaks to a group of Airmen about working in the radar approach control system (RAPCON) during a flight operations immersion tour at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Feb. 1, 2024. The Airmen got a closer look at Laughlin’s mission of building combat ready pilots by touring the tower, RAPCON, the T-38C Talon maintenance hangars and more. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Keira Rossman)
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240201-F-QY777-1314

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Philip Payne, 47th Operation Support Squadron air traffic controller, speaks to a group of Airmen about working in the radar approach control system (RAPCON) during a flight operations immersion tour at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Feb. 1, 2024. The Airmen got a closer look at Laughlin’s mission of building combat ready pilots by touring the tower, RAPCON, the T-38C Talon maintenance hangars and more. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Keira Rossman)
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240201-F-QY777-1446

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Philip Payne, 47th Operation Support Squadron air traffic controller, speaks to a group of Airmen about working in the radar approach control system (RAPCON) during a flight operations immersion tour at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Feb. 1, 2024. The Airmen got a closer look at Laughlin’s mission of building combat ready pilots by touring the tower, RAPCON, the T-38C Talon maintenance hangars and more. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Keira Rossman)
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240201-F-QY777-1465

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Philip Payne, 47th Operation Support Squadron air traffic controller, speaks to a group of Airmen about working in the radar approach control system (RAPCON) during a flight operations immersion tour at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Feb. 1, 2024. The Airmen got a closer look at Laughlin’s mission of building combat ready pilots by touring the tower, RAPCON, the T-38C Talon maintenance hangars and more. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Keira Rossman)
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240202-F-SC207-1001

U.S. Air Force Col. Kevin Davidson, 47th Flying Training Wing (FTW) commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Lester Largaespada, 47th FTW command chief, present Senior Airman Jada Peters, 47th Operations Group, an award during the 2023 47th FTW Annual Awards Ceremony at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Feb. 2, 2024. The annual awards recognized the top performers throughout the 47th Flying Training Wing during fiscal year 2023. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kailee Reynolds)
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