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Preparing to SOAR: An Airman's calling

Senior Airman Roy Graham poses next to a T-1 Jayhawk. (courtesy photo)

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The BASH Program

Brandon Nooner, 47th Flying Training Wing civilian wildlife biologist, drives on the flight line in search of wildlife March 1, 2022, at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. Nooner is a part of the Bird/Wildlife Aircraft Strike Hazard (BASH) program, which involves safely removing animals and birds that cause a risk to the flight line and aircraft operations to ensure mission readiness (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Kailee Reynolds)

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The BASH Program

A T-6 Texan II takes off from the flight line at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, March 1, 2022. Brandon Nooner, 47th Flying Training Wing civilian wildlife biologist and the Bird/Wildlife Aircraft Strike Hazard (BASH) program member, safely removes animals and birds from the airfield daily to ensure mission readiness and combat capability while providing the safest flying environment possible. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Kailee Reynolds)

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The BASH Program

Brandon Nooner, 47th Flying Training Wing civilian wildlife biologist, holds a shotgun loaded with pyrotechnics, used to scare birds away from the airfield, at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, March 1, 2022. Nooner is a part of the Bird/Wildlife Aircraft Strike Hazard (BASH) program, which involves safely removing animals and birds that cause a risk to the flight line and aircraft operations to ensure mission readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Kailee Reynolds)

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The BASH Program

A propane air cannon sits out on the airfield at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, March 1, 2022. Brandon Nooner, 47th Flying Training Wing civilian wildlife biologist, uses these cannons to produce a gunshot-like sound to scare birds and other wildlife away from the airfield to provide the safest flying environment possible. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Kailee Reynolds)

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The BASH Program

A Vermillion Flycatcher sits atop a tree branch near the flightline at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, March 1, 2022. (Courtesy photo by Brandon Nooner)

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The BASH Program

A Rio Grande Ground Squirrel sits on the airfield at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, March 1, 2022. (Courtesy photo by Brandon Nooner)

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Operation Cope Thaw: a pilot's chance to advance

Two Air Force pilots prepare for take-off to Luke Air Force Base, Arizona for “Operation Cope Thaw” from the flight line at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas on Feb. 2, 2022. Operation Cope Thaw involved Airmen from Laughlin Air Force Base continuing the UPT mission off-station, with learning objectives including developing Airmanship, learning to adapt to changes, and overcoming challenges within a mission while deployed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airmen Kailee Reynolds)

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Operation Cope Thaw: a pilot's chance to advance

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Joshua Harris, Unilateral Aircrew Training rigging supervisor, ties equipment down to a C-17 to prepare for “Operation Cope Thaw” on the flight line at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas on Feb. 1, 2022. Operation Cope Thaw involved Airmen from Laughlin Air Force Base continuing the UPT mission off-station, with learning objectives including developing Airmanship, learning to adapt to changes, and overcoming challenges within a mission while deployed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airmen Kailee Reynolds)

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Operation Cope Thaw: a pilot's chance to advance

Airmen from Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, load a C-17 with aircraft equipment for “Operation Cope Thaw” on the flight line at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, on Feb. 1, 2022. Operation Cope Thaw involved Airmen from Laughlin Air Force Base continuing the UPT mission off-station, with learning objectives including developing Airmanship, learning to adapt to changes, and overcoming challenges within a mission while deployed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airmen Kailee Reynolds)

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Operation Cope Thaw: a pilot's chance to advance

U.S. Air Force Airmen load a C-17 with supplies and aircraft equipment for “Operation Cope Thaw” at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas on Feb. 1, 2022. Operation Cope Thaw involved Airmen from Laughlin Air Force Base continuing the UPT mission off-station, with learning objectives including developing Airmanship, learning to adapt to changes, and overcoming challenges within a mission while deployed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airmen Kailee Reynolds)

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Operation Cope Thaw: a pilot's chance to advance

A C-17 Globemaster III travels up the flight line at the Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas airfield to be loaded with aircraft equipment to take to the Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport, Arizona for “Operation Cope Thaw” on Feb. 1, 2022. Operation Cope Thaw involved Airmen from Laughlin Air Force Base continuing the UPT mission off-station, with learning objectives including developing Airmanship, learning to adapt to changes, and overcoming challenges within a mission while deployed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airmen Kailee Reynolds)

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Operation Cope Thaw: a pilot's chance to advance

A C-17 Globemaster III lands at the Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas airfield to be loaded with aircraft equipment to take to the Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport, Arizona for “Operation Cope Thaw” on Feb. 1, 2022. Operation Cope Thaw involved Airmen from Laughlin Air Force Base continuing the UPT mission off-station, with learning objectives including developing Airmanship, learning to adapt to changes, and overcoming challenges within a mission while deployed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airmen Kailee Reynolds)

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Operation Cope Thaw: a pilot's chance to advance

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Matthew Burrows, 87th Flying Training Squadron commander, explained the events of Operation Cope Thaw to instructor and student pilots sitting in the Anderson Hall auditorium, at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, on Jan. 31, 2022. Operation Cope Thaw involved all student and instructor pilots present to fly 17 T-38’s to the Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport, Arizona, to gain off-station mission experience. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airmen Kailee Reynolds)

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Guidance to the Skies, Laughlin ATC receives AETC award

U.S. Air Force Maj. Jason Hyrnyk, 87th Flying Training Squadron chief instructor pilot, smiles as the Air Traffic Controllers around him discuss the ongoing flights on Jan. 18, 2022, at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. Air traffic controllers play a critical part in the mission by getting pilots airborne and keeping them safe in the skies. Through high quality operations, innovative training, and a desire to excel the Laughlin AFB ATC was recognized as Air Education and Training Command’s Air Traffic Control Tower of the year (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nicholas Larsen)

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Guidance to the Skies, Laughlin ATC receives AETC award

Senior Airman Gabriel Gilley watches from the Air Traffic Control Tower on January 18, 2022 as a T-38 approaches the runway at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. Air Traffic Controllers play a critical part in the mission of getting pilots airborne and keeping them safe in the skies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nicholas Larsen)

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Guidance to the Skies, Laughlin ATC receives AETC award

Airman First Class Pierce Games from the 47th Operations Support Squadron converse with pilots in the air in the Air Traffic Control Tower on January 18, 2022 at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. Air Traffic Controllers play a critical part in the mission of getting pilots airborne and keeping them safe in the skies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nicholas Larsen)

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Laughlin COVID-19 Guidance

COVID-19 Guidance for Laughlin Air Force Base

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HPCON Update

HPCON Bravo+ Update.

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2nd Lt. Rosaria, 47th Flying Training Wing international student pilot, performs her pre-flight checks of a Texan II T-6 aircraft before take-off. Laughlin Air Force Base assists in training pilots from allied countries from all around the globe. (These photos have been edited to hide the last name of the student) (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman David Phaff)

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