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Laughlin medics compete in TCCC Rodeo

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 47th Medical Group work together to treat a simulated casualty during a Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) Rodeo at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, April 16, 2025. The event emphasized team communication, trust, and leadership while simulating life-saving interventions under battlefield conditions. Mission success depended on the team's ability to interpret objectives, adjust tactics, and execute under time-sensitive constraints. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Keira Rossman)

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Laughlin medics compete in TCCC Rodeo

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 47th Medical Group perform simulated chest trauma interventions on a medical training mannequin during a Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) Rodeo at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, April 16, 2025. Realistic visual cues and simulated wounds increased the intensity of the scenario, driving home the importance of calm, confident care in combat environments. Junior Airmen took on leadership roles throughout the event, gaining hands-on experience that built confidence and strengthened their voice within the team. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Keira Rossman)

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Laughlin medics compete in TCCC Rodeo

U.S. Air Force medics assigned to the 47th Medical Group stabilize a simulated casualty during a Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) Rodeo at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, April 16, 2025. Event evaluators scored teams based on medical accuracy, communication, and time; encouraging excellence in austere and dynamic environments. Participants were evaluated on advanced procedures such as cricothyroidotomy and field medication administration, which carried higher point values during scoring. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Keira Rossman)

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Laughlin medics compete in TCCC Rodeo

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 47th Medical Group stabilize a simulated casualty during a Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) Rodeo at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, April 16, 2025. The TCCC Rodeo immersed participants in realistic battlefield conditions to reinforce critical lifesaving skills and medical decision-making under pressure. Teams worked in tightly coordinated units, reinforcing the value of clear communication and trust during critical, life-saving procedures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Keira Rossman)

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Laughlin medics compete in TCCC Rodeo

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 47th Medical Group evacuate a simulated casualty during a Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) Rodeo at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, April 16, 2025. The exercise tested medics’ ability to recover and treat a downed pilot while under simulated fire. Teams performed across all phases of TCCC: Care Under Fire, Tactical Field Care and Tactical Evacuation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Keira Rossman)

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Calling all creators! Design competition underway for Laughlin’s new morale patch

An emblem from the 3646th Pilot Training Wing (PTW). The 3646th PTW conducted pilot training operations at Laughlin Air Force Base prior to the activation of the 47th Flying Training Wing in 1972. This patch symbolizes the early roots of Air Force pilot development and the enduring mission of producing the world’s greatest aviators. (Courtesy photo)

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Calling all creators! Design competition underway for Laughlin’s new morale patch

A World War II-era emblem from the 47th Bombardment Group. This historic insignia, featuring the number “47” across a bomb with wings, highlights the combat heritage of the 47th. The unit earned distinction in the European and North African theaters, and its legacy continues through Laughlin Air Force Base’s 47th Flying Training Wing. (Courtesy photo)

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Calling all creators! Design competition underway for Laughlin’s new morale patch

An emblem from the 3646th Pilot Training Wing (PTW). The 3646th PTW conducted pilot training operations at Laughlin Air Force Base prior to the activation of the 47th Flying Training Wing in 1972. This patch symbolizes the early roots of Air Force pilot development and the enduring mission of producing the world’s greatest aviators. (Courtesy photo)

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Exchange Grand Opening

U.S. Air Force retired Chief Master Sgt. Anthony Burelson, left, Lt. Col. Elmer Lustina, center, 47 Communications Squadron (CS) commander, and Senior Master Sgt. McKenzie Lauber, right, 47 CS senior enlisted leader, inspect uniform items at the base exchange at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, April 16, 2025. The base exchange refresh allowed for an overhaul of facilities and the inventory, better providing for the customers on base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Larsen)

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Exchange Grand Opening

U.S. Air Force retired Chief Master Sgt. Anthony Burelson, left, Lt. Col. Elmer Lustina, center, 47 Communications Squadron (CS) commander, and Senior Master Sgt. McKenzie Lauber, right, 47 CS senior enlisted leader, inspect uniform items at the base exchange at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, April 16, 2025. The base exchange refresh allowed for an overhaul of facilities and the inventory, better providing for the customers on base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Larsen)

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Exchange Grand Opening

U.S. Air Force retired Chief Master Sgt. Anthony Burelson, left, Lt. Col. Elmer Lustina, center, 47 Communications Squadron (CS) commander, and Senior Master Sgt. McKenzie Lauber, right, 47 CS senior enlisted leader, inspect uniform items at the base exchange at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, April 16, 2025. The base exchange refresh allowed for an overhaul of facilities and the inventory, better providing for the customers on base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Larsen)

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Exchange Grand Opening

U.S. Air Force retired Chief Master Sgt. Anthony Burelson, left, Lt. Col. Elmer Lustina, center, 47 Communications Squadron (CS) commander, and Senior Master Sgt. McKenzie Lauber, right, 47 CS senior enlisted leader, inspect uniform items at the base exchange at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, April 16, 2025. The base exchange refresh allowed for an overhaul of facilities and the inventory, better providing for the customers on base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Larsen)

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Exchange Grand Opening

U.S. Air Force retired Chief Master Sgt. Anthony Burelson, left, Lt. Col. Elmer Lustina, center, 47 Communications Squadron (CS) commander, and Senior Master Sgt. McKenzie Lauber, right, 47 CS senior enlisted leader, inspect uniform items at the base exchange at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, April 16, 2025. The base exchange refresh allowed for an overhaul of facilities and the inventory, better providing for the customers on base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Larsen)

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Exchange Grand Opening

U.S. Air Force retired Chief Master Sgt. Anthony Burelson, left, Lt. Col. Elmer Lustina, center, 47 Communications Squadron (CS) commander, and Senior Master Sgt. McKenzie Lauber, right, 47 CS senior enlisted leader, inspect uniform items at the base exchange at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, April 16, 2025. The base exchange refresh allowed for an overhaul of facilities and the inventory, better providing for the customers on base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Larsen)

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Reflection of T-6

Four T-6A Texan II's are parked on the flightline after a rainshower at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, July 9, 2024. The T-6A is the primary training aircraft for U.S. Air Force pilots. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Larsen)

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ACC commander visits Laughlin

U.S. Air Force Gen. Ken Wilsbach, commander of Air Combat Command, sits in the cockpit of an F-22 Raptor and speaks to student pilots during a “Pet the Jet” event at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, April 11, 2025. As an experienced F-22 pilot, Wilsbach shared with students on the capabilities of fifth-generation aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Keira Rossman)

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ACC commander visits Laughlin

U.S. Air Force Gen. Ken Wilsbach, commander of Air Combat Command, speaks to 1st Lt. Isabella Pedraza, 47th Force Support Squadron, at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, April 11, 2025. Pedraza was recognized by Wilsbach as an outstanding performer for her contributions to quality-of-life initiatives that support Laughlin’s Airmen and families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Keira Rossman)

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ACC commander visits Laughlin

U.S. Air Force Gen. Ken Wilsbach, middle, commander of Air Combat Command, speaks to Lt. Col. Imran Khan, 85th FTS Commander and T-6A evaluator pilot on the flightline at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, April 11, 2025. The 434th and 85th Flying Training Squadrons operate Laughlin’s T-6 fleet, training hundreds of students annually in basic flight maneuvers, instrument navigation, and formation flying. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Keira Rossman)

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ACC commander visits Laughlin

U.S. Air Force Capt. Brad Ellis, front, 434th Flying Training Squadron T-6 instructor pilot and director of operations, and Gen. Ken Wilsbach, back, commander of Air Combat Command, taxi along the runway in a T-6A Texan II at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, April 11, 2025. The sortie provided Wilsbach with a firsthand view of how instructor pilots guide students through Laughlin’s rigorous flying syllabus. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Keira Rossman)

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ACC commander visits Laughlin

U.S. Air Force Gen. Ken Wilsbach, right, commander of Air Combat Command, sits in a T-6A Texan II during a preflight check at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, April 11, 2025. The T-6A Texan II is designed to simulate the flight characteristics of high-performance aircraft, serving as the first step in the Air Force’s flying training pipeline. Wilsbach, an Undergraduate Pilot Training graduate from Laughlin, returned to observe how current instructors utilize the aircraft to develop mission-ready aviators. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Keira Rossman)

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