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"CHECK HANDLE DOWN THREE GREEN FLAPS TAKEOFF" An aerial view from the T-6 Texan II shows the Flying Tigers' squadron patch, which was painted into the brickwork in the median strip of Highway 90, outside Laughlin's main gate. Members of the 85th Flying Training Squadron spent more than seven hours on the project Dec. 27. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Paul Beineke)

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85 FTS: 100 years in the making

U.S. Air Force T-38 Talons from Laughlin Air Force Base’s 87th Flying Training Squadron perform an aerial formation flight over the greater Del Rio area, Aug. 18, 2017. The flight was performed in recognition of one hundred years of active squadron flying. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Keifer Bowes)

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85 FTS: 100 years in the making

T-38 Talons from Laughlin Air Force Base’s 87th Flying Training Squadron perform an aerial formation during the 87th FTS’ centennial celebration flight over the greater Del Rio area, Aug. 18, 2017. The 87th FTS is responsible for training U.S. Air Force and allied nations in undergraduate pilot training in preparation for the students to move on to more advanced aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Keifer Bowes)

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85th Bomb Squadron Reunion

LAUGHLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Texas-- 1st Lt. Clay Quinby, 85th Flying Training Squadron, discusses the capabilities of the T-6A Texan II with Mr. Freeman Cox and Mr. Bob Ballard during the 85th Bomb Squadron’s reunion tour here Oct. 16. About 45 members of the 85th Bomb Squadron attended the event that included visits to the tower, RAPCON, the flying training squadrons and maintenance division. Members of the 85th Bomb Squadron worked as maintainers, ammunitions and weapons experts, gunners, and radar operators during the late 40’s and early 50’s on the B-45 Tornado, which was the first jet nuclear bomber in the Air Force inventory. (Courtesy photo)

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85th Flying Training Squadron wins T-6 Low-Level Competition

LAUGHLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- Captain Joseph Morrin, 85th Flying Training Squadron assistant flight commander and 1st Lt. Taylor Wight, 85th FTS instructor here, are the winners of the T-6 Texan II category of the Low-Level Competition held at Randolph Air Force Base Nov. 4. Working as a team they completed the flight course while flying at 500 feet and without the aid of flight planning software. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Nathan L. Maysonet)

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85th Flying Training Squadron's Spaoses taxi

LAUGHLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Texas – Spouses affiliated with the 85th Flying Training Squadron were recently given a glimpse into their spouses world of flying. The spouses were taken through a step-by-step process of what their significant others do to prepare to complete the mission, leading up to a taxi ride in the same aircraft which their spouses flies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Sara Csurilla)

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85th FTS Airman wins AETC 2014 BIG award

1st Lt. Douglas Jenkins, 85th Flying Training Squadron instructor pilot, interacts with students for career day at North Heights Elementary School in Del Rio, Texas, May 30, 2014. Jenkins is the 2014 Air Education and Training Command Blacks in Government Meritorious Service Award winner. The award honors military members and Department of Defense civilian employees, who have supported the DOD mission, overseas contingency operations, demonstrated role model qualities and the core values of their respective military service or other DOD component. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Steven R. Doty) (Released)

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85th FTS change of command

LAUGHLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Texas – Lt. Col. Richard Nesmith accepts the 85th Flying Training Squadron’s guidon from Col. Martin Schans, 47th Operations Group commander, during the change of command ceremony here March 27. Before Colonel Nesmith began to lead the squadron, a thank you and farewell was given to prior 85th FTS commander, Lt. Col. Christopher Stratton and his family. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sara Csurilla)

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86th Flying Training Squadron welcomes new commander

U.S. Air Force Col. Joseph McCane, 47th Operations Group commander, presents the 86th Flying Training Squadron (FTS) guidon to Lt. Col. Tory Lodmell, new 86th FTS commander, during the 86th FTS change of command ceremony at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, June 14, 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 Staff Sgt. Nicholas Larsen)

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86th Flying Training Squadron welcomes new commander

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Jackson Ranes, former 86th Flying Training Squadron (FTS) commander, gives a speech during the 86th FTS change of command ceremony at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, June 14, 2024. During his time in command, he oversaw the 86th FTS and graduated over 360 Air Force pilots across six syllabi and coordinated the 86th FTS to support over 50 air shows throughout the US. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Larsen)

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86th Flying Training Squadron welcomes new commander

U.S. Air Force Col. Joseph McCane, 47th Operations Group commander, accepts the guidon from Lt. Col. Jackson Ranes, 86th Flying Training Squadron (FTS) commander, during the 86th FTS change of command ceremony at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, June 14, 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 Staff Sgt. Nicholas Larsen)

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86th Flying Training Squadron welcomes new commander

U.S. Air Force Col. Joseph McCane, 47th Operations Group commander, presents the Meritorious Service Medal to Lt. Col. Jackson Ranes, 86th Flying Training Squadron (FTS) commander, during the 86th FTS change of command ceremony at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, June 14, 2024. The Meritorious Service Medal was established as the counterpart of the Bronze Star Medal for the recognition of meritorious noncombatant service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Larsen)

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86th Flying Training Squadron welcomes new commander

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Tory Lodmell, 86th Flying Training Squadron (FTS) commander, gives a speech after becoming the 86th (FTS) commander during the 86th FTS change of command ceremony at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, June 14, 2024. As commander, Lodmell will overview the training and graduation of Air Force pilots flying the T-1A Jayhawk. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Larsen)

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86th Flying Training Squadron welcomes new commander

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Tory Lodmell, 86th Flying Training Squadron (FTS) commander, stands at attention after becoming the 86th Flying Training Squadron (FTS) commander at the 86th FTS change of command ceremony at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, June 14, 2024. As commander, Lodmell will overview the training and graduation of Air Force pilots flying the T-1A Jayhawk. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Larsen)

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86th FTS change-of-command

LAUGHLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Texas – Lt. Col. John Cinnamon takes the reigns as commander of the 86th Flying Training Squadron as Col. Martin Schans, 47th Operations Group commander, hands him the guidon during a change-of-command ceremony here June 4. Colonel Cinnamon was previously the director of operations for the 86th FTS. The 86th FTS conducts the T1-A aircraft flying training portion of Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training here. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jose Mendoza)

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86th FTS changes command

Lt. Col. Justin Wetterhall, 86th Flying Training Squadron commander, receives the guideon from Col. Carey Jones, 47th Operations Group commander, at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Feb. 25, 2020. During the change of command ceremony, Wetterhall received the guideon, rendered his first salute, and discussed the squadron’s future during a quick speech to attendees.

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86th FTS changes command

Lt. Col. Justin Wetterhall, 86th Flying Training Squadron commander, gives a speech at his change of command ceremony at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Feb. 25, 2020. The 86th Flying Training Squadron, of which Wetterhall took command, is Laughlin’s only flying training squadron focused on cargo and transportation aircraft. The 86th FTS flies the T-1A Jayhawk, and has more than 280 specialized undergraduate pilot training students a year.

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86th FTS leads future Air Force pilots to fly heavies

Capt. Jarod Washington, 86th Flying Training Squadron instructor pilot, and 2nd Lt. Jake Marino, 47 Student Squadron student pilot, walk through a pre-flight inspection before a flight in a T-1A Jayhawk, June 25, 2020 at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. Lt. Col. Shawn Chaney, 86th FTS director of operations, says he prides his squadron in the way they cultivate a passion for teaching Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Anne McCready)

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86th FTS leads future Air Force pilots to fly heavies

The control panel on the T-1A Jayhawk can be intimidating to students when they first fly in the aircraft, but the 86th Flying Training Squadron, assisted by the 96th FTS, has instructor pilots from all walks of life and different experiences to teach the students all they need to know about the aircraft. The Air Force goes beyond teaching students how to fly; they train for handling emergencies and on how to become mission commanders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Anne McCready)

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86th FTS leads future Air Force pilots to fly heavies

Capt. Jarod Washington, 86th Flying Training Squadron instructor pilot, and 47th Student Squadron student pilots, Capt. Micheal Magtalas and 2nd Lt. Jake Marino, stand on the flightline before a flight, June 25, 2020 at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. what are some examples of training missions do you all fly?(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Anne McCready)

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