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Laughlin hosts Military Spouse Appreciation Day events

A U.S. Air Force pilot poses for a photo with his spouse in front of a T-6A Texan II heritage aircraft at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, May 9, 2025. The aircraft tour and photo opportunity were part of Military Spouse Appreciation Day, providing insight into Laughlin’s flying training mission. (Courtesy photo)

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Laughlin hosts Military Spouse Appreciation Day events

Military spouses observe a firefighter equipment demonstration during a tour of the Laughlin Fire Department at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, May 9, 2025. The tour was part of Military Spouse Appreciation Day, offering spouses a hands-on look at first responder operations. (Courtesy photo)

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Laughlin hosts Military Spouse Appreciation Day events

A display of gift baskets and door prizes at the Military Spouse Appreciation Day brunch at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, May 9, 2025. The event featured donations from local Del Rio businesses and support from the Military Affairs Association and USO. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Keira Rossman)

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Laughlin hosts Military Spouse Appreciation Day events

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Lester J. Largaespada, 47th Flying Training Wing command chief, delivers remarks to attendees during a Military Spouse Appreciation Day brunch at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, May 9, 2025. The event recognized the dedication and sacrifice of military spouses across the installation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Keira Rossman)

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Laughlin hosts Military Spouse Appreciation Day events

Military spouses and U.S. Air Force members of the 47th Security Forces Squadron pose for a group photo following a tour of the Military Working Dog facility at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, May 9, 2025. The tour was one of several events hosted for Military Spouse Appreciation Day, honoring the vital role spouses play in the military community. (Courtesy photo)

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Laughlin hosts Military Spouse Appreciation Day events

A Laughlin military spouse interacts with a U.S. Air Force Military Working Dog during a K-9 demonstration at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, May 9, 2025. The demo was part of Laughlin’s Military Spouse Appreciation Day, providing attendees with a behind-the-scenes look at daily base operations. (Courtesy photo)

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Deployments, dates, and dinner plans

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Carl Rumsey, 47th Operation Support Squadron Non-commissioned officer in charge (NCOIC) commanders support staff, and Staff Sgt. Jennifer Velasco, 47th Comptroller Squadron NCOIC financial management flight, pose in front of the air traffic control tower at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, May 9, 2025. The couple reflected on their experience as a dual-military team, highlighting the importance of communication and shared priorities in honor of Spouse Appreciation Day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Keira Rossman)

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Medevac

Special warfare tactical air control party Airmen from the 124th Air Support Operations Squadron simulate shielding patients from rotor wash and debris during a UH-60 Black Hawk landing in Idaho City, Idaho, May 8, 2025. The exercise provided hands-on medevac training and allowed 124th ASOS members to integrate with joint medical personnel in realistic, life-threatening scenarios — demonstrating the combat readiness and tactical proficiency of the Air National Guard. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Mercedee Wilds)

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Obedience training

Military working dog Rex, an explosive detection dog with the 75th Security Forces Squadron, navigates an obstacle during obedience training with trainer Tech. Sgt. Hailey Pethtel May 8, 2025, at Hill Air Force Base, Utah. Rex is the newest K-9 to join the squadron and is undergoing his Field Transition Evaluation, a rigorous assessment designed to ensure he is fully mission-ready before validation and certification. (U.S. Air Force photo by Cynthia Griggs)

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Sonic smoke

Capt. Nick Le Tourneau, F-22 Demonstration Team pilot, performs precision aerial maneuvers during the National Security Forum at Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala., May 7, 2025. Since 1954, the Secretary of the Air Force's National Security Forum has brought together the nation's most influential civic leaders with senior military leaders to enable open discussions on historic and contemporary national security strategies and challenges. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Richard P. Ebensberger)

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Beyond the smoke

Senior Airman Robbie Ellington, 96th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, uses a C-THRU Navigator on his helmet to see in a smoke-filled room May 6, 2025, at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Eglin AFB firefighters were one of only two Defense Department units to test the equipment for a Homeland Security assessment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Samuel King Jr.)

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Show of Force

U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps aircraft along with U.S. Army Patriot missile batteries line up on the runway for an elephant walk during a routine operational readiness exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 6, 2025. Kadena AB showcased an array of assets, demonstrating a portion of more than 100 aircraft operating from the Keystone of the Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Nadine Barclay)

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Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin, left, Acting Secretary of the Air Force Gary Ashworth and Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman speak before testifying to the House Appropriations Committee for an oversight hearing at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., May 6, 2025. (U.S. Air Force photo by Eric Dietrich)

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Congressional Panel

Acting Secretary of the Air Force Gary Ashworth testifies to the House Appropriations Committee for an oversight hearing at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., May 6, 2025. (U.S. Air Force photo by Eric Dietrich)

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Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin testifies to the House Appropriations Committee for an oversight hearing at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., May 6, 2025. (U.S. Air Force photo by Eric Dietrich)

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Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman testifies to the House Appropriations Committee for an oversight hearing at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., May 6, 2025. (U.S. Air Force photo by Eric Dietrich)

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Laughlin celebrates 2025 first quarter award winners

U.S. Air Force Col. Tyler Ellison, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Lester J. Largaespada, 47th FTW command chief, present a first quarter award at Laughlin Air Force Base, May 2, 2025. The quarterly awards ceremony honored Airmen and civilians who demonstrated exceptional performance, leadership, and mission impact across the wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Harrison Sullivan)