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Graduating the Future of Flight: Class 26-12

U.S. Air Force officers from graduating class 26-12 pose for a group photo at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, June 11, 2026. Twenty-seven student pilots officially marked the completion of Undergraduate Pilot Training, a training program preparing prospective military pilots. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jarrett Smith)

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Graduating the Future of Flight: Class 26-12

U.S. Air Force Col. Eric Bissonette, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, gives closing remarks during the graduation ceremony of Class 26-12 at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, June 11, 2026. This is Bissonette’s first graduation ceremony at Laughlin Air Force Base and as the 47th FTW commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jarrett Smith)

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Graduating the Future of Flight: Class 26-12

U.S. Air Force Primo Reyes, 47th Student Squadron student pilot, poses for a photo with his guest during the graduation ceremony of Class 26-12 at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, June 11, 2026. Twenty-seven U.S. Air Force and Japanese pilots were recognized for their successful completion of Undergraduate Pilot Training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jarrett Smith)

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Graduating the Future of Flight: Class 26-12

U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Peyton Stimson, 47th Student Squadron student pilot, receives his silver wings with assistance from his guest during the graduation ceremony of Class 26-12 at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, June 11, 2026. Aviation wings are issued to pilots who have achieved a certain level of proficiency and training, and are a symbol of hard work, training, and dedication. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jarrett Smith)

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Graduating the Future of Flight: Class 26-12

U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Samantha Spaziano, 47th Student Squadron student pilot, holds up his broken silver wings during the graduation ceremony of Class 26-12 at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, June 11, 2026. The breaking of silver wings is a tradition dating back to the U.S. Army Air Corps, where a pilot's first wings are not to be worn but broken and given to a loved one. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jarrett Smith)

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Graduating the Future of Flight: Class 26-12

U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Kurt Rinehart, 47th Student Squadron student pilot, breaks his first set of silver wings during the graduation ceremony of Class 26-12 at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, June 11, 2026. The breaking of silver wings is a tradition dating back to the U.S. Army Air Corps, where a pilot's first wings are not to be worn but broken and given to a loved one. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jarrett Smith)

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Graduating the Future of Flight: Class 26-12

U.S. Air Force Retired Lt. Col. Doyle Turner, Class 26-12 graduation guest speaker, delivers remarks during the graduation ceremony of Class 26-12 at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, June 11, 2026. Turner first commissioned into the Air Force in 1991 and was the top graduate of Class 92-15. When he retired from the Air Force in 2014, he served as the Chief of Line Officer Assignments at the Air Force Personnel Center. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jarrett Smith)

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47th FSS welcomes new commander

U.S. Air Force Maj. Brian Cockroft, 47th Force Support Squadron incoming commander, delivers remarks during the 47th FSS assumption of command ceremony at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, June 8, 2026. Prior to assuming command, Cockroft served as a ROTC Instructor at Troy University, Alabama. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jarrett Smith)

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47th FSS welcomes new commander

From the left, U.S. Air Force Col. Peter Joo, 47th Mission Support Group commander, salutes back to Maj. Brian Cockroft, 47th Force Support Squadron incoming commander, as he assumes command during the 47th FSS assumption of command ceremony at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, June 8, 2026. The 47th FSS provides services to base personnel, such as in-processing, ID Cards, Outdoor Recreation opportunities, childcare facilities, and deployment support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jarrett Smith)

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47th FSS welcomes new commander

From the left, U.S. Air Force Col. Peter Joo, 47th Mission Support Group commander, presents the squadron guidon to Maj. Brian Cockroft, 47th Force Support Squadron incoming commander, during the 47th FSS assumption of command ceremony at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, June 8, 2026. In a change of command ceremony, the guidon symbolizes the transfer of command, as well as the authority and responsibility associated with it. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jarrett Smith)

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47th FSS welcomes new commander

U.S. Air Force Col. Peter Joo, 47th Mission Support Group commander, delivers remarks during the 47th Force Support Squadron assumption of command ceremony at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, June 8, 2026. The 47th FSS maintains facilities and events on and off Laughlin AFB, including areas like the Losano Fitness Center, the Southwinds Marina, the Auto Hobbyshop, Silver Wings and the XL Lounge. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jarrett Smith)

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Graduating the Future of Flight: Class 26-07

U.S. Air Force, Japanese and Tunisian officers from graduating Class 26-07 pose for a group photo at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, March 19, 2026. Twenty-five student pilots officially marked the completion of Undergraduate Pilot Training, a training program preparing prospective military pilots. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jarrett Smith)

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Graduating the Future of Flight: Class 26-07

U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Benjamin Kakac, 47th Student Squadron pilot, poses for a photo with his guest during the graduation ceremony of Class 26-07 at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, March 19, 2026. Twenty-five U.S. Air Force and Japanese pilots were recognized for their successful completion of Undergraduate Pilot Training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jarrett Smith)

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Graduating the Future of Flight: Class 26-07

U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Weston Johnson, 47th Student Squadron pilot, receives his silver wings with assistance from his guests during the graduation ceremony of Class 26-07 at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, March 19, 2026. Aviation wings are issued to pilots who have achieved a certain level of proficiency and training, and are a symbol of hard work, training, and dedication. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jarrett Smith)

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Graduating the Future of Flight: Class 26-07

U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Zach Shepard, 47th Student Squadron pilot, holds up his broken silver wings during the graduation ceremony of Class 26-07 at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, March 19, 2026. The breaking of silver wings is a tradition dating back to the U.S. Army Air Corps, where a pilot's first wings are not to be worn but broken and given to a loved one. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jarrett Smith)

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Graduating the Future of Flight: Class 26-07

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Joseph Kunkel, Headquarters U.S. Air Force director of force design and wargaming, delivers remarks during the graduation ceremony of Class 26-07 at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, March 19, 2026. Kunkel served as the honorary guest speaker for the ceremony and leads advanced efforts for future force design, manifesting an integrated future force and achieving timely and effective operational capabilities required for tomorrow’s Airmen to fight and win. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jarrett Smith)

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Graduating the Future of Flight: Class 26-07

U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Matthew Tomasulo, 47th Student Squadron pilot, receives his silver wings with assistance from his guest during the graduation ceremony of Class 26-07 at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, March 19, 2026. Aviation wings are issued to pilots who have achieved a certain level of proficiency and training, and are a symbol of hard work, training, and dedication. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kylie Rabb)

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Graduating the Future of Flight: Class 26-07

U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Sean O'Connell, 47th Student Squadron pilot, holds up his broken silver wings during the graduation ceremony of Class 26-07 at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, March 19, 2026. The breaking of silver wings is a tradition dating back to the U.S. Army Air Corps, where a pilot's first wings are not to be worn but broken and given to a loved one. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kylie Rabb)

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Laughlin's 2025 4th quarter award winners

U.S. Air Force Col. Tyler Ellison, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Erik Garza, 47th FTW command chief, present an award to Senior Airman Kayla Staten, 47th FTW volunteer of the quarter winner, during the presentation of the fourth quarter awards at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Feb. 18, 2026. Quarterly awards honor Airmen and civilians who demonstrated exceptional performance, leadership, and mission impact across the wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jarrett Smith)

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Laughlin's 2025 4th quarter award winners

U.S. Air Force Col. Tyler Ellison, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Erik Garza, 47th FTW command chief, present an award to Airman 1st Class Jessie Worthley, 47th FTW Airman of the quarter winner, during the presentation of the fourth quarter awards at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Feb. 18, 2026. Quarterly awards honor Airmen and civilians who demonstrated exceptional performance, leadership, and mission impact across the wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jarrett Smith)

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