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Laughlin XLer: Technical Sgt. Estevan Salinas

Technical Sgt. Estevan Salinas, front center, 47th Security Forces Squadron police and vehicle services non-commissioned officer, accepts the “XLer of the Week” award from Col. Thomas Shank, front left, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. George Richey, front right, 47th FTW command chief here, July 27, 2016. The XLer is a weekly award chosen by wing leadership and is presented to those who consistently make outstanding contributions to their unit and Laughlin. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Ariel D. Partlow)

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Laughlin XLer: James Brown

James Brown, front right, 47th Flying Training installation deployment officer, accepts the “XLer of the Week” award from Col. Michelle Pryor, front left, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, here, July 20, 2016. The XLer is a weekly award chosen by wing leadership and is presented to those who consistently make outstanding contributions to their unit and Laughlin. (Courtesy photo)

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Laughlin XLer: Roger Kuhlmann

Roger Kuhlmann, 47th Force Support Squadron military and manpower flight chief, accepts the “XLer of the Week” award from Col. Thomas Shank, left, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Erica Shipp, 47th Mission Support Group superintendent, here, July 13, 2016. The XLer is a weekly award chosen by wing leadership and is presented to those who consistently make outstanding contributions to their unit and Laughlin. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Brandon May)

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Laughlin XLer: Airman 1st Class Patrick Bova-Ruiz

Airman 1st Class Patrick Bova-Ruiz, 47th Communications Squadron fiber transport technician, accepts the “XLer of the Week” award from Col. Thomas Shank, left, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. George Richey, 47th FTW command chief, here, July 6, 2016. The XLer is a weekly award chosen by wing leadership and is presented to those who consistently make outstanding contributions to their unit and Laughlin. (Courtesy photo)

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Gust lock

Parts from the T-6A Texan II gust lock mechanism lay on a table at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, June 14, 2016. The gust lock mechanism can be engaged to lock the rudders and ailerons in place to prevent directional movement. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jimmie D. Pike)

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Gust lock in place

Part of the T-6A Texan II gust lock mechanism is housed behind all of the aircrafts gauges and instruments, requiring multiple parts to be displaced before beginning the gust lock removal process. Each aircraft is estimated to take three to four days to complete the project. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jimmie D. Pike)

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SUPT Class 16-11 set to graduate

Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 16-11 set to graduate. (U.S. Air Force graphic/Senior Airman Jimmie D. Pike)

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Laughlin XLer: Craig Alexander

Craig Alexander, 47th Civil Engineer Squadron fire department health and safety assistant chief, accepts the “XLer of the Week” award from Col. Michelle Pryor, left, 47th Flying Training Wing vice commander, and Chief Master Sgt. George Richey, 47th FTW command chief, here, June 29, 2016. The XLer is a weekly award chosen by wing leadership and is presented to those who consistently make outstanding contributions to their unit and Laughlin. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Brandon May)

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From stripes to bars

Senior Airman Samantha Parkhurst, 47th Medical Operations Squadron bioenvironmental engineering technician, was recently accepted into the U.S. Air Force Academy Preparatory School in Colorado Springs, Colo., through the LEAD program. The Leaders Encouraging Airman Development program was started to give unit commanders the opportunity to recognize and nominate their highly qualified and deserving enlisted Airmen to attend the USAF Academy or the academy preparatory school. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Ariel D. Partlow)

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Ensuring a community's safety

Senior Airman Samantha Parkhurst, 47th Medical Operations Squadron bioenvironmental engineering technician, looks at a water sample at the medical clinic on Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, June 28, 2016. The bioenvironmental team tests Laughlin's base and marina water monthly to ensure safety. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Ariel D. Partlow)

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Avoiding health hazards

Senior Airman Samantha Parkhurst, 47th Medical Operations Squadron bioenvironmental engineering technician, tests the chemical balance of tap water at the medical clinic on Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, June 28, 2016. Bioenvironmental engineering specialists focus on reducing health hazards in the workplace and the surrounding areas. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Ariel D. Partlow)

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Sun-Shades

The recently moved vehicle sun-shades stand at the single officer dorms on Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, June 29, 2016. The 47th Civil Engineer Squadron and dormitory managers came together to move vehicle sun-shades from a vacant lot to the single officer dormitory where they can be of use again. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Brandon May)

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Sun-Shades

The recently moved vehicle sun-shades stand at the single officer dorms on Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, June 29, 2016. The 47th Civil Engineer Squadron and dormitory managers came together to move vehicle sun-shades from a vacant lot to the single officer dormitory where they can be of use again. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Brandon May)

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XLer

Senior Airman Danielle Dooms, 47th Medical Operations Squadron health technician, accepts the “XLer of the Week” award from Col. Thomas Shank, left, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. George Richey, 47th FTW command chief, here, June 22, 2016. The XLer is a weekly award chosen by wing leadership and is presented to those who consistently make outstanding contributions to their unit and Laughlin. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Brandon May)

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Col. Hinsvark takes command of 47th MSG

Col. Brian Hinsvark, right, 47th Mission Support Group commander, poses for a photo with Col. Thomas Shank, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, during a change of command at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, June 27, 2016. Hinsvark came to Laughlin from his previous position as a student at the Naval War College, Newport, R.I. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Brandon May)

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July Family Advocacy Classes

Laughlin offers many programs through the Family Advocacy Center in an effort to support and educate members of the community on issues ranging from breastfeeding to stress management. (U.S. Air Force graphic by 2nd Lt. Dean F. Krupka)

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Lt. Col. Vollkommer takes command of 434th FTS

Lt. Col. Matthew Vollkommer, right, 434th Flying Training Squadron commander, poses for a photo with Col. Bryan Runkle, 47th Operations Group commander, during a change of command at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, June 23, 2016. Vollkommer came to Laughlin from his previous position as the 94th Fighter Squadron director of operations at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jimmie D. Pike)

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Maj. James takes command of 47th FSS

Maj. Darren James, right, 47th Force Support Squadron commander, poses for a photo with Col. Eric Shafa, 47th Mission Support Group commander, during a change of command at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, June 17, 2016. James came to Laughlin from his previous position as a student at the Air Command and Staff College. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jimmie D. Pike)

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Laughlin XLer: Eloy Salazar

Eloy Salazar, center, 47th Logistics Readiness Flight Traffic Management Office contracting officer representative, accepts the “XLer of the Week” award from Col. Eric Shafa, left, 47th Mission Support Group commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Erica Shipp, right, 47th MSG superintendent, here, June 15, 2016. The XLer is a weekly award chosen by wing leadership and is presented to those who consistently make outstanding contributions to their unit and Laughlin. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jimmie D. Pike)

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Laughlin XLer: Jose Gamez

Jose Gamez, center, 47th Force Support Squadron recreation aid, accepts the “XLer of the Week” award from Col. Thomas Shank, left, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Erica Shipp, right, 47th Mission Support Group superintendent, here, June 8, 2016. The XLer is a weekly award chosen by wing leadership and is presented to those who consistently make outstanding contributions to their unit and Laughlin. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Brandon May)

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