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Laughlin’s school becomes first in district to become Blue Ribbon School of Excellence

Roberto ”Bobby” Barrera, RBB Elementary STEM Magnet School faculty and staff, Laughlin Air Force Base leadership and San Felipe Del Rio Consolidated Independent School District (SFDRCISD) school board members pose together for a group photo in Del Rio, Texas, Aug. 18, 2025. RBB were honored by Team XL and SFRDCISD for being named a 2025 Blue Ribbon Lighthouse School. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Christine Del Aguila.)

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Laughlin recognizes Staff Sgt. selects

The 47th Flight Training Wing’s newest Staff Sgt. Selects pose for a group photo following their recognition ceremony at XL Landings, Aug. 18, 2025. Air Force officials recently selected 15,894 Senior Airmen for promotion to Staff Sgt. out of 47,007 eligible candidates. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Darryl Keith.)

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Laughlin recognizes Staff Sgt. selects

he 47th Flight Training Wing’s newest Staff Sgt. Selects pose for a group photo following their recognition ceremony at XL Landings, Aug. 18, 2025. Air Force officials recently selected 15,894 Senior Airmen for promotion to Staff Sgt. out of 47,007 eligible candidates. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Darryl Keith.)

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Laughlin recognizes Staff Sgt. selects

Custom made U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. plaques and champagne bottles are prepared moments before a Staff Sgt. release social at XL Landings, Aug. 18, 2025. Team XL recognized 25 Senior Airmen for being selected for promotion to the rank of Staff Sgt. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Darryl Keith.)

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Strap it down

A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 106th Rescue Wing secures an HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopter in place inside of a C-5M Super Galaxy aircraft during exercise Resolute Force Pacific 2025, at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 3, 2025. REFORPAC is part of the first-in-a-generation Department-Level Exercise series, a new way of conducting operations in a contested, dynamic environment to build capabilities making a stronger, more lethal deterrent force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andre Medina)

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Feeling the heat

Airmen assigned to the 132nd Wing's Civil Engineer Squadron, Iowa Air National Guard, conduct aircraft firefighting training at the 119th Wing, North Dakota Air National Guard's Regional Training Site, Fargo, N.D., July 30, 2025. This exercise was one piece of a larger, comprehensive annual training for the squadron. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Armani Wilson)

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Watch your step

Airmen from the 4th Fighter Generation Squadron, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, climb into a C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 41st Airlift Squadron, Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark., to participate in exercise Bamboo Eagle 25-3 at Naval Air Station Lemoore, Calif., Aug. 7, 2025. The exercise provides a combat-representative environment that pushes participants to enhance their readiness through realistic training and advanced tactics. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Zachary Rufus)

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Solidifying partnerships

Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink is greeted by Philippine air force Commanding General Lt. Gen. Arthur Cordura, outside of the Philippines Air Force Headquarters in Manila, Philippines, July 29, 2025. During his bilateral engagements, Meink emphasized the importance of deepening defense ties and advancing multilateral coordination across the Indo-Pacific. (Courtesy Photo)

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Laughlin sharpens T-38C flying skills in non-standard airspace exercise

A T-38C Talon assigned to the 47th Flying Training Wing takes off during a non-standard airspace exercise at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Aug. 7, 2025. The training scenario sharpened instructor pilots’ skills in complex airspace while reinforcing fighter and bomber fundamentals. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Harrison Sullivan)

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Laughlin sharpens T-38C flying skills in non-standard airspace exercise

A formation of T-38C Talon aircraft taxis onto the runway during a non-standard airspace training exercise at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Aug. 7, 2025. The event focused on fighter and bomber fundamentals, challenging instructor pilots to operate in dynamic, high-tempo environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Harrison Sullivan)

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Laughlin sharpens T-38C flying skills in non-standard airspace exercise

A T-38C Talon assigned to the 47th Flying Training Wing takes off during a non-standard airspace exercise at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Aug. 7, 2025. The scenario incorporated fighter and bomber fundamentals to enhance instructor pilots’ ability to operate in complex airspace environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Harrison Sullivan)

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Laughlin sharpens T-38C flying skills in non-standard airspace exercise

A three-ship formation of T-38C Talon aircraft flies over Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, during a non-standard airspace training exercise, Aug. 7, 2025. The exercise emphasized fighter and bomber fundamentals, allowing instructor pilots to hone advanced formation flying and tactical maneuvering. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Harrison Sullivan)

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Laughlin sharpens T-38C flying skills in non-standard airspace exercise

A T-38C Talon assigned to the 87th Flying Training Squadron climbs after takeoff during a non-standard airspace exercise at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Aug. 7, 2025. The training emphasized fighter and bomber fundamentals, refining instructor pilot proficiency in advanced aircraft operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Harrison Sullivan)

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Graduating the Future of Flight: Class 25-13

A U.S. Air Force Student pilot walks up to the graduation stage at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Aug. 7, 2025. The pilot graduation ceremony marks the point where a student pilot is presented their wings and certificate of graduation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Larsen)

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Graduating the Future of Flight: Class 25-13

A loved one pins silver wings on U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Michael Russell, 47th Student Squadron pilot, at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Aug. 7, 2025. Graduating pilots were awarded silver wings symbolizing their successful completion of Undergraduate Pilot Training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Darryl Keith.)

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Graduating the Future of Flight: Class 25-13

U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. John Thomson, 47th Student Squadron pilot breaks their silver wings at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Aug. 7, 2025. 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 Darryl Keith.)

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Graduating the Future of Flight: Class 25-13

Class 25-13 poses for a group photo during graduation at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Aug. 8, 2025. Class 25-13 consisted of 28 pilots from three different countries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Larsen)

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Showcasing excellence

Members of the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team conduct a drill movement during the rehearsal of the 75th Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo in Edinburgh, Scotland, July 31, 2025. The team performs more than 100 times a year at various events, such as national sporting events and international tattoos, showcasing the Air Force’s readiness and focusing on excellence. (U.S. Air Force photo by Hayden Hallman)

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Arctic refueling

An F-35A Lightning II assigned to the 3rd Wing receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 452nd Air Mobility Wing, March Air Reserve Base, Calif., during Red Flag Alaska 25-3 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 25, 2025. The exercise enhances joint and coalition interoperability through large-force employment training in a simulated combat environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Eli A. Rose)

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Hose deployment

Staff Sgt. Hunter Allison and Senior Airman Andrew Wright, 23rd Logistics Readiness Squadron hose deployment personnel, drag a hose into position for a Distributed Integrated Combat Turn exercise at Westover Air Reserve Base, Mass., July 24, 2025. The D-ICT provided simultaneous rearming and refueling of multiple fighter jets in under 90 minutes. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Timothy Koster)

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