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XLer of the week: Pepper Barrera

Pepper Barrera, 47th Medical Group utilization and case manager, writes a note at her desk at the 47th MDG at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas April 24, 2019. As a utilization case manager at Laughlin’s medical clinic, Barrera’s job is patient centered, ensuring military beneficiaries, active duty and dependents receive the best care possible. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anne McCready)

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Airman Spotlight: SSgt Andrew Longaker

Staff Sgt. Andrew Longaker, a 47th Comptroller Squadron accounting technician, discusses the importance of keeping all of the Comprehensive Airman Fitness pillars strong and stable. “These pillars all rely on one another, meaning that when one pillar is weakened or destroyed, the other three pillars have to carry more weight,” Longaker said. “Eventually, one weakened pillar leads to four weakened pillars, damaging the integrity of any Airman. Lower fitness levels can eventually lead to lower energy levels and failed PT Tests, which can begin to affect the Mental & Social pillars if they go unchecked.” (U.S. Air Force graphic by Senior Airman John A. Crawford)

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Military Child of the Year Awarded to Benjamin Rawald

Benjamin Rawald poses with U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. (ret.) John I. Pray, Jr., President and CEO, Operation Homefront, U.S. Army Maj. Gen. (ret.) Lee Baxter, Board of Directors Chairman, Operation Homefront, Air Force Lt. Gen. Brian Kelly, Deputy Chief of Staff for Manpower, Personnel and Services and U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Daniel O’Donohue, Director, Joint Force Development, J7. Benjamin Rawald, from Del Rio, Texas, was named the 2019 Air Force Military Child of the Year Award, and he hopes to be a role model for all Air Force kids. (Courtesy photo)

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XLer of the week: Airman 1st Class Arial Taylor

Airman 1st Class Arial Taylor, a 47th Comptroller Squadron commander support staff administration journeyman, was chosen by wing leadership to be the “XLer” of the week, for the week of April 17, 2019, at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. The “XLer” award, presented by Col. Lee Gentile, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, is given to those who consistently make outstanding contributions to their unit and the Laughlin mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John A. Crawford)

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XLer of the week: Airman 1st Class Arial Taylor

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The 47th SFS participates in lethality, readiness exercise

Staff Sgt. Matthew Solis, 47th Security Forces Squadron flight chief, participates in a lethality and readiness exercise on April 17, 2019 at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. Col. Lee Gentile, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, is focused on building combat-ready Airmen, and Laughlin’s defenders aim to meet that goal through hard work, practice and building experience. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anne McCready)

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The 47th SFS participates in lethality, readiness exercise

Senior Airman Joseph Alarcon, 47th Security Forces Squadron patrolman, lies in the prone position, avoiding the blank “enemy fire” on April 17, 2019 at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. During this lethality and readiness exercise, the 47th SFS used blanks for as realistic combat training as possible. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anne McCready)

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The 47th SFS participates in lethality, readiness exercise

Airman 1st Class Victoria Friend, 47th Security Forces Squadron patrolman, observes the field in which the 47th SFS lethality and readiness training is to take place on April 17, 2019 at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. Col. Lee Gentile, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, is focused on building combat-ready Airmen, and Laughlin’s defenders aim to meet that goal through hard work, practice and building experience. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anne McCready)

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The 47th SFS participates in lethality, readiness exercise

Tech. Sgt. Rogelio Diaz III, 47th Security Forces Squadron flight sergeant, lies in the prone position avoiding simulated enemy fire on April 17, 2019 at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. During this lethality and readiness exercise, the 47th SFS used blanks for as realistic combat training as possible. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anne McCready)

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Load up

Staff Sgt. Codey Doehrmann, 47th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, preps his gear before heading out for an exercise at Laughlin Air Force base, Texas, April 17, 2019. During the defender’s exercise, Doehrmann and the K-9 team lead the pack as they tracked down the simulated opposing force in the farthest reaches of Laughlin’s perimeter. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Benjamin N. Valmoja)

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Pre-op brief

First Lt. Wayne Fultz, 47th Security Forces operations officer, briefs Laughlin Defenders as they prepare for an exercise at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, April 17, 2019. Starting early, the defenders trekked through the base’s farthest corners, fighting off a simulated enemy with their sights set on sharpening their tactics as a unit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Benjamin N. Valmoja)

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Ready to punch the clock

Staff Sgt. Nicholas Heckler, 47th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, prepares for a long day in the field at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, April 17, 2019. The 47th SFS changed up the tempo with an exercise that challenged their tactics, teamwork and physical fitness as they were put head to head with a simulated opposing force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Benjamin N. Valmoja)

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I need a mag!

Staff Sgt. Codey Doehrmann, 47th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, catches a fresh magazine during an exercise at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, April 17, 2019. As the exercise drew near its end, so did many of the ammo pouches Laughlin’s Defenders depended on, but Doehrmann could count on his wingmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Benjamin N. Valmoja)

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Runnin' and gunnin'

Johannes Thiel, 47th Security Forces Squadron patrolman, lays down suppressive fire as his team advances on opposing forces during an exercise at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, April 17, 2019. Thiel, a former U.S. Marine, brings his combat experience to Laughlin and got a chance to challenge his tactics, teamwork and physical fitness as he and his team were put head to head with a simulated opposing force, consisting of many coworkers he works with daily. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Benjamin N. Valmoja)

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Leaders of the pack

Military working dog handlers with the 47th Security Forces Squadron, regroup after an engagement with simulated opposing forces during an exercise at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, April 17, 2019. The 47th SFS changed up the tempo with an exercise that challenged their tactics, teamwork and physical fitness as they were put head to head with a simulated opposing force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Benjamin N. Valmoja)

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A sea of green

Airman 1st Class Colin Aranza and Senior Airman Samantha Hall, 47th Security Forces Squadron partolmen, keep a watchful eye on their surroundings during an exercise at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, April 17, 2019. The 47th SFS changed up the tempo with an exercise that challenged their tactics, teamwork and physical fitness as they were put head to head with a simulated opposing force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Benjamin N. Valmoja)

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Plan of attack

Staff Sgt. Codey Doehrmann, 47th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, and Senior Airman James Little, 47th SFS patrolman, discuss a possible route to move on during an exercise at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, April 17, 2019. During the defender’s exercise, Doehrmann and the K-9 team lead the pack as they tracked down the simulated opposing force in the farthest reaches of Laughlin’s perimeter. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Benjamin N. Valmoja)

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SUPT Classes 19-08 and 19-09 set to graduate

Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Classes 19-08 and 19-09 graduate after 52 weeks of training at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, April 19, 2019. Laughlin is the home of the 47th Flying Training Wing, whose mission is to train the next generation of multi-domain combat aviators, deploy mission-ready warriors and develop professional, confident leaders. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Senior Airman John Crawford, Airman 1st Class Marco A. Gomez)