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LAUGHLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- Grisel Sanchez, Laughlin Health and Wellness Center, talks to a group of students at the Child Development Center here about the dangers of using tobacco products in honor of the Great American Smokeout Nov. 20. The Great American Smokeout is one day a year that the American Cancer Society sets aside to help smokers quit smoking, using tobacco products and raise awareness about the dangers of smoking. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sara Csurilla)

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coloring contest

Kaylee Herzog, 10, daughter of Doug Herzog and Master Sgt. Linda Herzog, 47th Installation Support Squadron was one of the children to win the 7-11 years old category for the 47th Flying Training Wing Public Affairs coloring contest.

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coloring contest

LAUGHLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- Arwen Nelson, 3, daughter of Brandi Nelson and Lt. Col. Robert Nelson, 47th Flying Training Wing plans and programming won the 3-6 years old category for the 47th Flying Training Wing Public Affairs coloring contest.

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coloring contest

Lilly Shandersky, 11, daughter of Ingrid Shandersky and Maj. Christopher Shandersky, 84th Flying Training Squadron was one of the children to win the 7-11 years old category for the 47th Flying Training Wing Public Affairs coloring contest.

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Combat Arms keeps Laughlin Airmen sharp on weapons skills

Tech. Sgt. Corey Freundner, 47th Security Forces Squadron Combat Arms NCO in charge, oversees qualification training of security forces members, Oct. 1, 2020, at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. “Here at Combat Arms, my team is directly responsible for training and preparing the wing’s combat-ready Airman,” Freundner said. “My team’s primary purpose is to give Airman the skills and tools they require in order to effectively use and employ their weapons in the event they ever need to.” (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Anne McCready)

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Combat Arms keeps Laughlin Airmen sharp on weapons skills

Senior Airman Lindsay Francher, 47th Security Forces Squadron Combat Arms instructor, clears the line at the range, signifying it’s clear to shoot, Oct. 1, 2020, at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. Francher grew up shooting guns and practicing weapons’ safety knowledge. Her joy now lies in teaching those skills to others--potentially gifting them the training they may need to survive in combat. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Anne McCready)

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Combat Arms keeps Laughlin Airmen sharp on weapons skills

A stack of magazines rest next to a security forces beret, as the Airman they belong to practice marksmanship, Oct. 1, 2020, at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. Combat arm’s duties include training Airmen preparing to deploy and Airmen who need to qualify on marksmanship in order for a change of duty station, keeping fellow security forces members sharp. Additionally to training, they are in charge of weapons inspections and maintenance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Anne McCready)

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Combat Arms keeps Laughlin Airmen sharp on weapons skills

Senior Airman Lindsay Francher, 47th Security Forces Squadron Combat Arms instructor, leads her class to the range, Oct. 1, 2020, at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. She believes no matter how much weapons experience one has, they should go into training with an open mind and a ready ear. Those who do not, tend not to improve at the rate as the students with a humble attitude. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Anne McCready)

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Combat Arms keeps Laughlin Airmen sharp on weapons skills

Senior Airman Lindsay Francher, 47th Security Forces Squadron Combat Arms instructor, calculates how much ammunition will be needed for the shooting portion of the day’s training, Oct. 1, 2020 at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. She teaches weapons knowledge in the classroom as well as the range. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Anne McCready)

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Combat Doc fulfills promise to grandpa who captained B-17s over Germany

FORT BRAGG, N.C. - Now a captain, former Staff Sgt. Trevor Ambron swears his oath of reenlistment to his sister, Nealy Ambron, U.S. Army, as their grandfather, former U.S. Army Air Corps Capt. Kozlowski looks on. The younger Captain Ambron promised his grandfather he would also one day wear captain’s bars. He fulfilled that promise on Jan. 14, 2008. Captain Ambron deployed from Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., to serve as Provincial Reconstruction Team Gardez’ Physician Assistant. The PRT will deploy early this spring for a year in Afghanistan. (Photo courtesy of Capt. Trevor Ambron)

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Combat Doc fulfills promise to grandpa who captained B-17s over Germany

FORT BRAGG, N.C. - Now a captain, former Staff Sgt. Trevor Ambron shares a moment with his grandfather, Richard Kozlowski. Former U.S. Army Air Corps Capt. Kozlowski piloted B-17 combat missions over Germany during World War II. The younger Captain Ambron promised his grandfather he would someday be a captain himself, just like his grandfather. On Jan 14, 2008, he fulfilled that promise. (Photo courtesy of Capt. Trevor Ambron)

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Combat Doc fulfills promise to grandpa who captained B-17s over Germany

FORT BRAGG, N.C. - Newly promoted Capt. Trevor Ambron address the Provincial Reconstruction Team Gardez’ formation after his promotion ceremony Jan. 14, 2008. Captain Ambron deployed from Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., to serve as PRT Gardez’ Physician Assistant. The PRT will deploy early this spring for a year in Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo/Capt. Ken Hall)

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Combat Doc fulfills promise to grandpa who captained B-17s over Germany

FORT BRAGG, N.C. - Incoming Provincial Reconstruction Team Gardez’ commander, Lt. Col. Brett Sharp, 'tacks on’ Capt. Trevor Ambron’s new rank insignia at Fort Bragg, N.C. Captain Ambron deployed from Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., to serve as PRT Gardez’ Physician Assistant, and Colonel Sharp deployed from Headquarters, Air Combat Command at Langley AFB, Va. The PRT will deploy early this spring for a year in Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo/Capt. Ken Hall)

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Combat Doc fulfills promise to grandpa who captained B-17s over Germany

FORT BRAGG, N.C. - Tech. Sgts. Don Coffee and Eric Jones assist Capt. Trevor Ambron during his promotion ceremony Jan. 14, 2008, at Fort Bragg, N.C. The three make up Provincial Reconstruction Team Gardez’ medical team. The PRT will deploy in early spring for a year in Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo/Capt. Ken Hall)

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Combat Doc fulfills promise to grandpa who captained B-17s over Germany

FORT BRAGG, N.C. - Capt. Trevor Ambron swears his oath of office before Lt. Col. Brett Sharp who commands the incoming Provincial Reconstruction Team Gardez. Captain Ambron deployed from Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., is serving as Provincial Reconstruction Team Gardez’ Physician Assistant,; and Colonel Sharp deployed from Headquarters, Air Combat Command at Langley AFB, Va., to command PRT Gardez. The PRT will deploy early this spring for a year in Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo/Capt. Ken Hall)

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Combat Doc fulfills promise to grandpa who captained B-17s over Germany

FORT BRAGG, N.C. - Left to right, Tech. Sgt. John Natoli, Capt. Trevor Ambron, Tech. Sgt. Wendell Snider, Lt. Col. Brett Sharp, and Senior Airman Dave Thomas stand before the Provincial Reconstruction Team Gardez formation to promote Captain Ambron to his current rank. Captain Ambron deployed from Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., to serve as Provincial Reconstruction Team Gardez’ Physician Assistant. PRT Gardez will deploy to Afghanistan early this spring for a year in Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo/Capt. Ken Hall)

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Combat Doc fulfills promise to grandpa who captained B-17s over Germany

FORT BRAGG, N.C. - Senior Airman Dave Thomas (facing) presents Provincial Reconstruction Team Gardez’ guidon as incoming PRT commander Lt. Col. Brett Sharp speaks with then 1st Lt. Trevor Ambron prior to the lieutenant’s promotion to captain. Captain Ambron is a former enlisted Airman who received his commission in 2004. He deployed from Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., to serve as Provincial Reconstruction Team Gardez’ Physician Assistant. PRT Gardez will deploy for a year early this spring for a year in Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo/Capt. Ken Hall)

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Combat Doc fulfills promise to grandpa who captained B-17s over Germany

FORT BRAGG, N.C. - Top Photo, right rear: Army Air Corps Capt. Richard Kozlowski, a B-17 pilot, poses for a pre-mission photo with his crew during World War II. Bottom Photo, left to right: Pennsylvania Army National Guard Sgt. Brice Ambron, former Army Air Corps Capt. Richard Kozlowski, Army Capt. Nealy Ambron, and now Air Force Capt. Trevor Ambron share a moment several years ago. The Ambrons have served in the U.S. military for generations. The younger Captain Ambron promised his grandfather, who flew B-17 combat missions over Germany during World War II, that he would someday wear captain’s bars himself. The captain will deploy to Afghanistan early this spring for a year in Afghanistan serving as Provincial Reconstruction Team [PRT] Gardez’ Physician Assistant. (Photo courtesy of Capt. Trevor Ambron)

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Come hail or high water

Ray Winkle, a 47th Maintenance Directorate T-1A Jayhawk phase inspection crew, installs an aircraft panel at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, April 11, 2019. According to John Jasper, 47th Maintenance Directorate T-1 division chief, there has been a 58 percent personnel turnover since the hail storm of 2016. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John A. Crawford)

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Come hail or high water

This wing demonstrates the extent of hail damage on a wing of a T-1A Jayhawk at the 47th Maintenance Directorate at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Feb. 23, 2016. The hail storm that struck Laughlin brought with it 70 mph winds and hail as large as one and a half inches in diameter. (Courtesy photo)

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