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47th OSS Welcomes New Commander

U.S. Air Force Col. Joseph McCane, 47th Operations Group commander, left, presents the squadron guidon from Lt. Col. Amanda Thorsen, 47th Operations Support Squadron (OSS) incoming commander, right, during the 47th OSS change of command ceremony at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Jan. 16, 2026. In a change of command ceremony, the guidon symbolizes the transfer of command, as well as the authority and responsibility associated with it. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Harrison Sullivan)

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47th OSS Welcomes New Commander

U.S. Air Force Col. Joseph McCane, 47th Operations Group commander, left, receives the squadron guidon from Lt. Col. Daniel Garrison, 47th Operations Support Squadron (OSS) outgoing commander, right, during the 47th OSS change of command ceremony at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Jan. 16, 2026. In a change of command ceremony, the guidon symbolizes the transfer of command, as well as the authority and responsibility associated with it. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Harrison Sullivan)

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47th OSS Welcomes New Commander

Lt. Col. Daniel Garrison, 47th Operations Support Squadron (OSS) outgoing commander, renders his final salute to Airmen of the 47th OSS during the change of command ceremony at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Jan. 16, 2026. The change of command ceremony is a tradition dating back to the Roman era, where military leaders would pass batons, colors, standards, or ensigns that symbolized the passing of command to subordinates in attendance and ensured unit members were never without official leadership or a continuation of trust.(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Harrison Sullivan)

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47th OSS wins “Sweat for Power” competition

Members of Laughlin’s 47th Operations Support Squadron pose for a photo after receiving an award for being the top power producers in the “Sweat for Power” competition Nov. 13, 2012. The 47th OSS generated 900 watt-hours of power on five retrofitted elliptical machines at the Losano Fitness Center at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. The competition was one of the many activities the 47th Civil Engineer Squadron sponsored as part of Laughlin's 2012 Energy Action Month. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Nathan Maysonet)

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47th Security Forces members conduct base Exercise

LAUGHLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Texas – Staff Sgt. Eric Morales, 47th Security Forces Squadron, stands guard in Laughlin’s mobile command section during a base exercise Dec. 11. Laughlin members work along side Border Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation agents to learn how they operate under different situations. Laughlin conducts base-wide exercises often in order to prepare members for incidents and other contingency operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sara Csurilla)

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47th Security Forces Squadron revives augmentee program

U.S. Air Force Airmen shoot the M-18 during qualifications while being watched by instructors at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Aug. 21, 2024. Airmen qualify on the M-18 at seven and 15 yards, ensuring they are accurate at a variety of distances. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Larsen)

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47th Security Forces Squadron revives augmentee program

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Casey Blickenstaff, left, 47th Security Forces Squadron combat arms instructor, instructs Senior Airman Ari Payne, 87th Flying Training Squadron security forces augmentee, in the operation of an M-18 pistol at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Aug. 21, 2024. During qualification Airmen shot the M-18 and M-4, qualifing them to carry them when on duty as augmentees. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Larsen)

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47th Security Forces Squadron revives augmentee program

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Daniel Amarillas, 47th Comptroller Squadron security forces augmentee, fires an M-18 pistol during qualifications at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Aug. 21, 2024. During training, augmentees needed to qualify on the M-18 and the M-4, demonstrating thier competence with the firearms. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Larsen)

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47th Security Forces Squadron revives augmentee program

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Dante Sevilla, left, 47th Communication Squadron (CS) security forces augmentee, is put in handcuffs by Airman Sunnah Pasha, middle, 47th CS security forces augmentee under the supervision of Senior Airman Jose Moreno, right, 47th Security Forces Squadron trainer, at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas Aug. 21, 2024. Augmentees learn essential parts of the security forces operations to be able to support thier mission, allowing them to assist during crisis periods. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Larsen)

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47th Security Forces Squadron revives augmentee program

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 47th Security Forces Squadron demonstrate the correct technique to search a suspect, at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Aug. 20, 2024. While training, augmentees learn skills that will enable them to provide extra help to Laughlin Defenders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Larsen)

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47th Security Forces Squadron revives augmentee program

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Morento, 47th Security Forces Squadron trainer, demonstrates the proper procedure to handcuff a person who is detained to security forces augmentee trainees at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, August 21, 2024. The 47th SFS is training security forces augmentees to enhance mission capabilities, providing extra personnel in case of emergencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Larsen)

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47th SFS change-of-command

LAUGHLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Texas – Capt. Ian Dinesen, receives the 47th Security Forces Squadron guidon from Col. Andrew Cernicky, 47th Mission Support Group commander, during the change-of-command ceremony here July 17. Capt. Dinesen joins Team XL from Moody AFB, Ga. where he served as the operations officer for the 820th Security Forces Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jose Mendoza)

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47th SFS live-fire exercise

Two Security Forces defenders scan the area for targets during a live-fire exercise at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, March 28, 2015. Defenders worked in teams of two or more to navigate an area and take down their targets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet)(Released)

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47th SFS live-fire exercise

An Airman fires his weapon from behind concealment at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, March 28, 2015. Simulator rounds were used to during the training exercise to help Laughlin defenders become familiar with immediate action procedures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet)(Released)

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47th SFS live-fire exercise

Staff Sgt. Buford from the 47th Security Forces Squadron reloads M4 Carbine magazines with simulator ammo at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, March 28, 2015. More than 2,000 rounds were fired during the live-fire exercise, where 47th SFS defenders learned situational tactics. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Maysonet)(Released)

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47th SFS live-fire exercise

Staff Sgt. Matthew Solis, 47th Security Forces Squadron defender, runs for cover during a live-fire exercise at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, March 28, 2015. While running, defenders had to be aware of their surroundings to ensure they didn’t end themselves up in a problematic situation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jimmie D. Pike)(Released)

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47th SFS live-fire exercise

Airmen 1st Class, Clarissa Duley and Dianna Shigeta, 47th Security Forces Squadron defenders, get ambushed by Senior Airman Daniel Miller, 47th SFS unit trainer, at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, March 28, 2015. During a security forces live-fire exercise, defenders learned to use teamwork, communication, and situational awareness to overcome their challenge. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jimmie D. Pike)(Released)

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47th SFS live-fire exercise

Airman 1st Class Dianna Shigeta, 47th Security Forces Squadron patrolman, gets her helmet fitted over her mask at Laughlin Air force Base, Texas, March 28, 2015. Helmets, facemasks, body armor and other protective equipment were used to reduce the probability of injuries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jimmie D. Pike)(Released)

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47th SFS live-fire exercise

From left to right, Senior Airmen Collin Madison, Johnathan Mansfield and Kevin Moppert, 47th Security Forces Squadron defenders, discuss their run through during a live-fire exercise at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, March 28, 2015. During the exercise teams would navigate through a trail shooting at targets, before facing off against two shooters in an ambush scenario. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jimmie D. Pike)(Released)

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47th SFS live-fire exercise

Senior Airman Corey Kennedy, 47th Security Forces Squadron defender, uses shrubbery for concealment at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, March 28, 2015. During a Security Forces live-fire exercise, defenders were taught the difference between cover and concealment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jimmie D. Pike)(Released)

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