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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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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 CES welcomes new commander

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Nathan Thomsen, 47th Civil Engineer Squadron (CES) outgoing commander, turns over the 47th CES guidon to Col. Peter Joo, 47th Mission Support Group commander, during the 47th CES change of command ceremony at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, June 9, 2026. The passing of the guidon to Joo signifies Thomsen's relinquish of command of the 47th CES. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Harrison Sullivan)

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47th CES welcomes new commander

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Col. Benjamin Johnson, 47th Civil Engineer Squadron commander, renders a first salute to his squadron during the 47th CES change of command ceremony at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, June 9, 2026. The 47th CES is responsible for acquiring, maintaining, repairing and protecting from fire and disaster of 808 facilities and infrastructure assets across 5,343 acres, valued at $223 million. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Harrison Sullivan)

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47th CES welcomes new commander

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Benjamin Johnson, 47th Civil Engineer Squadron incoming commander, accepts the 47th CES guidon from Col. Peter Joo, 47th Mission Support Group commander, during the 47th CES change of command ceremony at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, June 9, 2026. The passing of the guidon to Johnson signifies his acceptance of command of the 47th CES. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Harrison Sullivan)

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47th CES welcomes new commander

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Nathan Thomsen, 47th Civil Engineer Squadron outgoing commander, renders a final salute to his squadron during the 47th CES change of command ceremony at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, June 9, 2026. The 47th CES is the lead agency for the Laughlin AFB’s civil engineer functions: Installation Management; Operations; Engineering; Fire and Emergency Services; and Emergency Management programs. The Squadron generates trained and equipped expeditionary Prime Base Engineer Emergency Force for worldwide deployments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Harrison Sullivan)

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47th CES welcomes new commander

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Nathan Thomsen, 47th Civil Engineer Squadron outgoing commander, gives a speech during the 47th CES change of command ceremony at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, June 9, 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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47th CES welcomes new commander

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Benjamin Johnson, incoming commander of the 47th Civil Engineer Squadron (CES), gives a speech during the 47th CES change of command ceremony at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, June 9, 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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47th CES welcomes new commander

U.S. Air Force Col. Peter Joo, 47th Mission Support Group commander, presents the Meritorious Service certificate to Lt. Col. Nathan Thomsen, outgoing commander of the 47th Civil Engineer Squadron (CES), during the 47th CES change of command ceremony at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, June 9, 2026. The Meritorious Service Medal is a military award given to members of the United States Armed Forces who distinguish themselves through exceptional meritorious achievement or service to the nation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Harrison Sullivan)

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