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A man in his element

Col. Thatcher Cardon, 47th Medical Group commander, won the National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s Space Poop Challenge, beating more than 5,000 entries and winning $15,000. Cardon’s invention, the “perineal access port,” allows astronauts to manage human waste in a space suit for up to six continuous days. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin N. Valmoja)

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A moment of prayer

Chap. (Maj.) Richard Beyea, 47th Flying Training Wing chaplain, says a prayer at the Laughlin Chapel on Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Jan. 21, 2016. Laughlin’s students, families and community gathered as they celebrated Laughlin’s first-ever Blessing of the Wings ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ariel D. Partlow)

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A moment to mentor Airmen

Maj. Gen. James Hecker, 19th Air Force commander, speaks at an all-call at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Dec. 4, 2015. During the all-call, Hecker spoke to Laughlin Airmen about the importance of family, professionalism, and Comprehensive Airmen Fitness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jimmie D. Pike)

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A necessary, frightening training scenario

LAUGHLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- A gunman, played by 2nd Lt. Steven Benson, 47th Security Forces Squadron, runs from the Laughlin Education Center to another building, looking for victims during an exercise May 10. Exercise Evaluation Team members followed Lieutenant Benson closely, watching the responses and reactions of those with whom he came into contact. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Austin M. May)

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A necessary, frightening training scenario

LAUGHLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- A gunman, played by 2nd Lt. Steven Benson, 47th Security Forces Squadron, stalks the halls of the Laughlin Education Center searching for potential victims during an exercise May 10. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Austin M. May)

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A new first step

An instructor pilot giving a lecture to the class about the different responsibilities of a pilot and what they have to expect and look forward to Feb. 03, 2021 at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. Pilots are for an aircraft and its crew or cargo, so it's important for students to understand how important it is.(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class David Phaff)

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A new first Step

A Student pilot taking notes over the courses they will be expected to take during their course. Feb. 03, 2021 at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. Students must have a good study habit and time management skills to be able to keep up with the workload. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class David Phaff)

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A new first Step

Student pilots stretches and recovers after an early morning workout on Feb. 01, 2021 at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. The students performed carries exercises before starting the classroom section of the course. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class David Phaff)

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A new first Step

Student pilots gather around an instructor pilot for some words of encouragement Feb. 01, 2021 at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. The student pilots undergo a year-long training to become pilots in the world's most lethal Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class David Phaff)

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A new first Step

Student pilots taking notes over the courses they will be expected to take during their course. Feb. 03, 2021 at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. Students must have a good study habit and time management skills to be able to keep up with the workload. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class David Phaff)

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A new first Step

Student pilots gather around an instructor pilot for some words of encouragement Feb. 01, 2021 at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. The student pilots undergo a year-long training to become pilots in the world's most lethal Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class David Phaff)

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A new first Step

Student pilots filling out forms before starting their morning PT on Feb. 01, 2021 at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. During the course the students met at the track for their morning Pt. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class David Phaff)

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A new first Step

Student pilots filling out forms before starting their morning PT on Feb. 01, 2021 at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. During the course the students met at the track for their morning Pt. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class David Phaff)

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A new first Step

A Student pilot stretches and recovers after an early morning workout on Feb. 01, 2021 at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. The students performed carries exercises before starting the classroom section of the course. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class David Phaff)

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A new first Step

Student pilots starting off their morning PT with a mile and a half run on Feb. 01, 2021 at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. The students performed a three-mile run to adhere to Air Force standards. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class David Phaff)

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A new first Step

Student pilots introduce themselves to their classmates to bring them together before starting training together. Feb. 01, 2021 at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. It's important for the students to bound together because one can make it through pilot training alone. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class David Phaff)

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A new first Step

1st Lt. Angelina Robledo 47th Training Wing, student pilot, listens to a lecture from an instructor pilot Feb. 03, 2021 at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. This course is a newly implements tool to help prepare student pilots for their pilot training.

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A Night of Magic

Magician Jason Michaels wows the audience with his sleight of hand at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Feb. 21, 2019. Michaels made a performance for Laughlin along with Ben Young, who opened up the night with a magic show of his own. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Benjamin N. Valmoja)

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A night to remember

Tech. Sgt. Christopher Simon, 47th Communications Squadron knowledge management section chief, and his wife, Jasmine, pose for a selfie at Laughlin’s Air Force Ball in Del Rio, Texas, Sept. 13, 2019. Selfies were in no short supply the night of Laughlin’s Air Force Ball, as mess dresses and semi-formal uniforms got pulled out of dry cleaning to celebrate the Air Force’s 72nd birthday, as well as the 47th year as the 47th Flying Training Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin N. Valmoja)

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A passion for the flag

LAUGHLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Texas – Steve Rosalez, 47th Maintenance Directorate, stands next to a U.S Flag at Laughlin. Rosalez is calling for worn, torn and faded flags to be retired at 6 p.m., Sept. 11 at the Val Verde County Fairgrounds Grandstand. Rosalez supports PROJECT: Pledge of Allegiance by providing nearly 400 flags a year to be respectfully retired. (U.S. Air Force Photo/ 2nd Lt. Miles Morse)

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