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47th OG welcomes new commander

From the left, U.S. Air Force Col. Eric Bissonette, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, renders a salute back to Col. Richard Greig, 47th Operations Group incoming commander, during the 47th OG assumption of command ceremony at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, June 18, 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 OG welcomes new commander

A crew chief from the 47th Maintenance Directorate reveals Col. Richard Greig’s name on the 47th Operations Group flagship aircraft during the 47th OG assumption of command ceremony at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, June 18, 2026. The 47th OG provides management, control, standardization and evaluation of all aspects of flying training operations and airfield management at Laughlin. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jarrett Smith)

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47th OG welcomes new commander

U.S. Air Force Col. Richard Greig, 47th Operations Group incoming commander, delivers remarks during the 47th OG assumption of command ceremony at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, June 18, 2026. Prior to assuming command, Greig served as the Chief of Staff to the U.S. Special Operations Command Vice Commander, and was a part of the National Defense Strategy Core Writing Team under the Office of the Secretary of Defense, both located at the Pentagon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jarrett Smith)

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47th OG welcomes new commander

From the left, U.S. Air Force Col. Eric Bissonette, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, presents the squadron guidon to Col. Richard Greig, 47th Operations Group incoming commander, during the 47th OG assumption of command ceremony at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, June 18, 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 OG welcomes new commander

U.S. Air Force Col. Eric Bissonette, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, delivers remarks during the 47th Operations Group assumption of command ceremony at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, June 18, 2026. The 47th OG provides management, control, standardization and evaluation of all aspects of flying training operations and airfield management at Laughlin. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jarrett Smith)

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Wings of a Raven: Laughlin’s first Phoenix Raven graduate

Phoenix Raven Qualification Course graduates pose for a group photo at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., May 15, 2026. The course prepares future Ravens to ensure the security of aircrew, aircraft and cargo in hostile or high-threat areas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jewaun McElroy)

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Wings of a Raven: Laughlin’s first Phoenix Raven graduate

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Daevon Larkins, 47th Security Forces, trainer, practices a defensive stance during combatives training at the Phoenix Raven Qualification Course at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., April 21, 2026. The course prepares future Ravens to ensure the security of aircrew, aircraft and cargo in hostile or high-threat areas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jewaun McElroy)

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Wings of a Raven: Laughlin’s first Phoenix Raven graduate

A Phoenix Raven tab is displayed on the uniform of Airman 1st Class Larkins, 47th Security Forces Squadron trainer, at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, June 15, 2026. The Phoenix Raven Qualification Course prepares future Ravens to ensure the security of aircrew, aircraft and cargo in hostile or high-threat areas.

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Wings of a Raven: Laughlin’s first Phoenix Raven graduate

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Daevon Larkins, 47th Security Forces Squadron trainer, (left) practices delivering a right hook with U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Raeshon Correa, 47th Security Forces Squadron defender, (right) at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, April 16, 2026. Security Forces Airmen learn combatives to master close-quarters self-defense, ensure weapons retention during physical altercations, and manage suspects without immediately resorting to lethal force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Harrison Sullivan)

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Wings of a Raven: Laughlin’s first Phoenix Raven graduate

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Daevon Larkins, 47th Security Forces Squadron trainer, (right) spars with U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Raeshon Correa, 47th Security Forces Squadron defender, (left) to prepare for the Phoenix Raven course at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, April 16, 2026. Larkins went through pre-Raven course training before attending the 28-day Phoenix Raven Qualification Course at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Harrison Sullivan)

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87th FTS welcomes new commander

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. James Hesson, 87th Flying Training Squadron incoming commander, renders a first salute to his squadron during the 87th FTS change of command ceremony at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, June 12, 2026. Change of command ceremonies represent a formal transfer of authority and responsibility for a unit from one commanding officer to another. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Harrison Sullivan)

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87th FTS welcomes new commander

U.S. Air Force Col. Eric Bissonette, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, presents the guidon to Lt. Col. James Hesson, 87th Flying Training Squadron incoming commander, during a change of command ceremony at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, June 12, 2026. Change of command ceremonies represent a formal transfer of authority and responsibility for a unit from one commanding officer to another. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Harrison Sullivan)

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87th FTS welcomes new commander

U.S. Air Force Col. Eric Bissonette, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, accepts the guidon from Lt. Col. Johnathan Radtke, 87th Flying Training Squadron outgoing commander, during a change of command ceremony at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, June 12, 2026. Change of command ceremonies represent a formal transfer of authority and responsibility for a unit from one commanding officer to another. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Harrison Sullivan)

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87th FTS welcomes new commander

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Johnathan Radtke, 87th Flying Training Squadron outgoing commander, renders a final salute to his squadron during the 87th FTS change of command ceremony at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, June 12, 2026. Change of command ceremonies represent a formal transfer of authority and responsibility for a unit from one commanding officer to another. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Harrison Sullivan)

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87th FTS welcomes new commander

Tomas Cienega, 47th Maintenance Directorate dedicated crew chief, reveals Lt. Col. James Hesson’s name on the 87th Flying Training Squadron flagship during the 87th FTS change of command ceremony at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, June 12, 2026. Hesson accepted the role as the 87th FTS commander from former commander Lt. Col. Jonathan Radtke. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Harrison Sullivan)

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87th FTS welcomes new commander

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. James Hesson, 87th Flying Training Squadron incoming commander, gives a speech during a change of command ceremony at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, June 12, 2026. Hesson oversees the execution of 18K aircraft and simulator sorties and 7.2K academic events; responsible for the readiness and execution of daily flying operations for 71 aircrew, 11 support personnel, 63 aircraft worth $409M, and annually producing over 100 fighter and bomber pilots for the Combat Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Harrison Sullivan)

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87th FTS welcomes new commander

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Johnathan Radtke, 87th Flying Training Squadron outgoing commander, gives a speech during a change of command ceremony at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, June 12, 2026. During his time in command, he oversaw the execution of 18K aircraft and simulator sorties and 7.2K academic events; responsible for the readiness and execution of daily flying operations for 71 aircrew, 11 support personnel, 63 aircraft worth $409M, and annually producing over 100 fighter and bomber pilots for the Combat Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Harrison Sullivan)

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87th FTS welcomes new commander

U.S. Air Force Col. Eric Bissonette, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, presents the meritorious service medal to Lt. Col. Johnathan Radtke, 87th Flying Training Squadron outgoing commander, during a change of command ceremony at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, June 12, 2026. The Meritorious Service Medal was established as the counterpart of the Bronze Star Medal for the recognition of meritorious noncombatant service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Harrison Sullivan)

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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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