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47th Operations Group change of command

LAUGHLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- Col. Martin Schans, incoming 47th Operations Group Commander, watches as Robert Fellows, T-6 Texan II Aircraft Attendant, peels back the tape to reveal the new commanders name on a T-6 Texan II. Colonel Schans is taking over command for Col. David Peterson, outgoing 47th OG Commander.

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47th Operations Group change of command

LAUGHLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- Col. Martin Schans, incoming 47th Operations Group Commander, receives the 47th OG's guidon from Col. Mike Minahan, 47th Flying Training Wing Commander, symbolizing the passing of command from one person to the next, while Col. David Peterson, outgoing 47th OG Commander, stands by Aug. 2.

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47th Operations Group supports clothing drive

LAUGHLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Texas - - Second Lt. Alicia Durnin and 2nd Lt. Travis Delzer, both of the 47th Operations Support Squadron, make clothing donations to support the Bethel Center of Val Verde County clothing drive. Clothing collection bins will be located throughout the 84th Flying Training Squadron, 86th FTS and at the Airman and Family Readiness Center until Sept. 9. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Angela Martin)

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47th Operations Group welcomes new commander

U.S. Air Force base honor guard members present colors during the 47th Operations Group (OG) change of command at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, May 31, 2024. 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 Keira Rossman)

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47th Operations Group welcomes new commander

U.S. Air Force base honor guard members perform colors during the 47th Operations Group (OG) change of command at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, May 31, 2024. 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 Keira Rossman)

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47th Operations Group welcomes new commander

U.S. Air Force Col. Joseph McCane, 47th Operations Group (OG) commander, and his wife Lori McCane pose with Sanchez Gerardo, 47th Maintenance Division tractor operator, in front of the T-6A Texan II OG flagship during the 47th OG change of command ceremony at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, May 31, 2024. 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 Keira Rossman)

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47th Operations Group welcomes new commander

U.S. Air Force Col. Joseph McCane, 47th Operations Group (OG) commander, gives a speech during the 47th OG change of command ceremony at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, May 31, 2024. The 47th OG of four flying training squadrons, an operations support squadron and a student squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Keira Rossman)

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47th Operations Group welcomes new commander

U.S. Air Force Col. Joseph McCane, 47th Operations Group (OG) commander, stands at attention on stage after assuming command during the 47th OG change of command ceremony at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, May 31, 2024. As the commander of the 47th OG, McCane now oversees training for U.S. Air Force and allied nation pilots under Laughlin’s Undergraduate Pilot Training Program. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Keira Rossman)

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47th Operations Group welcomes new commander

U.S. Air Force Col. Joseph McCane, 47th Operations Group (OG) commander, accepts the 47th OG guidon from Col. Kevin Davidson, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, during the 47th OG change of command ceremony at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, May 31, 2024. As the commander of the 47th OG, McCane now oversees training for U.S. Air Force and allied nation pilots under Laughlin’s Undergraduate Pilot Training Program. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Keira Rossman)

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47th Operations Group welcomes new commander

U.S. Air Force Col. Kevin Davidson, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, presents the Legion of Merit certificate to Col. James Blech, prior commander of the 47th Operations Group (OG), during the 47th OG change of command ceremony at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, May 31, 2024. The Legion of Merit certificate is awarded for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Keira Rossman)

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47th Operations Group welcomes new commander

U.S. Air Force Col. Kevin Davidson, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, presents the Legion of Merit certificate to Col. James Blech, prior commander of the 47th Operations Group (OG), during the 47th OG change of command ceremony at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, May 31, 2024. The Legion of Merit certificate is awarded for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Keira Rossman)

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47th Operations Group welcomes new commander

U.S. Air Force Col. Kevin Davidson, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, addresses audience members in attendance during the 47th Operations Group change of command ceremony at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, May 31, 2024. Change of command ceremonies represent a formal transfer of authority and responsibility for a unit from one commanding officer to another. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Keira Rossman)

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47th OSS AFE: Getting into gear

A locator beacon is packed at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, June 19, 2013. The beacon is used when a pilot ejects from his aircraft and allows the pilot to be located during search and rescue operations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class John D. Partlow)

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47th OSS AFE: Getting into gear

Airman 1st Class Kelsey Chavez, 47th Operations Support Squadron aircrew fabrication equipment technician, cleans an oxygen mask at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, June 19, 2013. The masks are used in conjunction with an on-board oxygen generating system to generate oxygen based on the pilot’s altitude during a flight. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class John D. Partlow)

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47th OSS AFE: Getting into gear

A flight helmet sits at the aircrew fabrication equipment shop at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, June 19, 2013. Flight helmets are one of many different pieces of flight gear the AFE inspects and services. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class John D. Partlow)

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47th OSS AFE: Getting into gear

Rocio Guajardo, 47th Operations Support Squadron aircrew fabrication equipment worker, works on a pilot’s flight harness at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, June 19, 2013. Guajardo works on flight harness to ensure each component is in full working order and has all the necessary equipment attached. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class John D. Partlow)

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47th OSS AFE: Getting into gear

Flight equipment is stored at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, June 19, 2013. The 47th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment shop handles the maintenance and upkeep of all pilot equipment on Laughlin. The AFE shop is responsible for equipment such as oxygen masks, G-suits and survival kits. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jimmie D. Pike)

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47th OSS AFE: Getting into gear

Senior Airman Rich Weatherbee, 47th Operations Support Squadron aircrew fabrication equipment technician, works on a pilot’s G-suit at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, June 19, 2013. The AFE shop personnel help new pilots don their gear before a flight in order to maintain the highest level of safety. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class John D. Partlow)

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47th OSS AFE: Getting into gear

Airman 1st Class Kelsey Chavez, 47th Operations Support Squadron aircrew fabrication equipment technician, cleans an oxygen tube from an oxygen mask at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, June 19, 2013. The masks are used in conjunction with an on-board oxygen generating system to create oxygen based on the pilot’s altitude during a flight. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class John D. Partlow)

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47th OSS Airmen prepare Afghan SUPT students for flight

LAUGHLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Texas—Senior Airman Richard Weatherby,47th Operations Support Squadron, and Airman 1st Class Alexander King, 47th OSS, prepare to test the masks on two Afghan lieutenants going through Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training. Three Afghan lieutenants are the first from Afghanistan to attend SUPT at Laughlin and are scheduled to graduate here Dec. 16. (U.S. Air Force photo/2nd Lt. Angela Martin)

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