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USO opens day room at Laughlin

U.S. Air Force Col. Jesse Caldwell, 47th Flying Training Wing, deputy commander, speaks at United Service Organizations (USO) day room ribbon cutting ceremony at Laughlin Air Force Base, Feb. 4, 2025. This is the first time in Laughlin’s history to have a physical location on base, providing a dedicated space for the USO to deliver their mission at a regular tempo.

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USO opens day room at Laughlin

Heather Krauss, USO executive director, speaks at United Service Organizations (USO) day room ribbon cutting ceremony at Laughlin Air Force Base, Feb. 4, 2025. This is the first time in Laughlin’s history to have a physical location on base, providing a dedicated space for the USO to deliver their mission at a regular tempo.

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Raptors and Talons

F-22 Raptors and T-38 Talons from the 1st Fighter Wing conduct an elephant walk at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., Jan. 31, 2025. This demonstration highlighted the wing's capability to mobilize forces rapidly in high-stress scenarios. The 1st FW’s primary mission is to deliver dominant airpower, supporting global operations, rapid deployment and homeland defense. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech Sgt. Matthew Coleman-Foster)

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Graduating the future of flight: Class 25-05

U.S. Air Force Airmen from graduating Class 25-05 pose for a group photo at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Jan. 30, 2025. Twenty-two U.S. Air Force officers were awarded silver wings during the ceremony, symbolizing their completion of the Undergraduate Pilot Training program. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Harrison Sullivan)

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Hazmat leak

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jonathan Cain, 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron fire protection firefighter, inspects a simulated hazardous materials leak within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 30, 2025. Airmen mitigated the leak and decontaminated the area, practicing different scenarios to enforce proper safety procedures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zeeshan Naeem)

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Graduating the future of flight: Class 25-05

U.S. Air Force Airmen from graduating Class 25-05 break their wings at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Jan. 30, 2025. Twenty-two U.S. Air Force officers were awarded silver wings during the ceremony, symbolizing their completion of the Undergraduate Pilot Training program. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Harrison Sullivan)

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Graduating the future of flight: Class 25-05

U.S. Air Force Airmen from graduating Class 25-05 present one half of their broken wings to their loved ones at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Jan. 30, 2024. Twenty-two U.S. Air Force officers were awarded silver wings during the ceremony, symbolizing their completion of the Undergraduate Pilot Training program. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Harrison Sullivan)

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Laughlin personnel support Red Flag 25-1

Two U.S. Air Force Defenders return to the main camp after completing a security patrol during Red Flag 25-1 at training site Caliente near Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Jan. 27, 2025. The event focused on strategic patience and sustainability, reinforcing the importance of teamwork in securing contingency locations. Laughlin Air Force Base personnel assisted in the planning of the exercise, ensuring realistic threat engagements that required strategic patience and critical decision-making. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Keira Rossman)

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Laughlin personnel support Red Flag 25-1

A group of U.S. Air Force Defenders maintain a fighting position along a perimeter during Red Flag 25-1 at training site Caliente near Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Jan. 27, 2025. The exercise tested their ability to operate independently and protect critical infrastructure while facing real-time tactical engagements. 47th Flying Training Wing members integrated with the Weapons and Tactics community to plan the exercise while refining tactics, techniques and procedures for contested environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Keira Rossman)

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Laughlin personnel support Red Flag 25-1

U.S. Air Force Defenders construct a tent during Red Flag 25-1 at training site Caliente near Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Jan. 27, 2025. The exercise reinforced teamwork, adaptability, and sustainability, ensuring Defenders could establish and maintain operations in austere environments. Five Airmen from Laughlin Air Force Base joined the planning team, contributing to the coordination of key exercise elements and ensuring mission objectives were met. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Keira Rossman)

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Laughlin personnel support Red Flag 25-1

A U.S. Air Force Defender maintains a defensive position in a field during Red Flag 25-1 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Jan. 27, 2025. The exercise forced Defenders to critically think, ration supplies, and adjust defensive postures before engaging adversaries. Laughlin personnel joined organizers and supported the exercise’s two opposing forces: defensive forces deemed BLUEFOR, and offensive forces deemed REDFOR. The exercise allowed Laughlin Airmen to collaborate with joint and coalition partners, strengthening interoperability in real-world scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Keira Rossman)

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Laughlin personnel support Red Flag 25-1

A U.S. Air Force Defender rucks with fellow airmen during Red Flag 25-1 at training site Caliente near Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Jan. 27, 2025. The event focused on strategic patience and sustainability, reinforcing the importance of teamwork in securing contingency locations. Five Airmen from Laughlin joined the planning team, contributing to the coordination of key exercise elements and ensuring mission objectives were met. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Keira Rossman)

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Laughlin personnel support Red Flag 25-1

A U.S. Air Force Defender rucks with fellow airmen during Red Flag 25-1 at training site Caliente near Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Jan. 27, 2025. The event focused on strategic patience and sustainability, reinforcing the importance of teamwork in securing contingency locations. The exercise allowed Laughlin Airmen to collaborate with joint and coalition partners, strengthening interoperability in real-world scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Keira Rossman)

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Laughlin personnel support Red Flag 25-1

A group of U.S. Air Force Defenders prepare to ruck during Red Flag 25-1 at training site Caliente near Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Jan. 27, 2025. The exercise tested their ability to operate independently and protect critical infrastructure while facing real-time tactical engagements. The exercise allowed Laughlin Airmen to collaborate with joint and coalition partners, strengthening interoperability in real-world scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Keira Rossman)

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Laughlin personnel support Red Flag 25-1

A group of U.S. Air Force Defenders prepare to ruck during Red Flag 25-1 at training site Caliente near Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Jan. 27, 2025. The exercise tested their ability to operate independently and protect critical infrastructure while facing real-time tactical engagements. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Keira Rossman)

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Laughlin personnel support Red Flag 25-1

A U.S. Air Force Defender delivers a safety brief before a large-scale exercise during Red Flag 25-1 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Jan. 27, 2025. Organizers utilized Task Performance Checklists and Mission Essential Tasks to measure Defenders' ability to secure key assets in a contested environment. Laughlin Air Force Base personnel played a key role in mission execution at Red Flag by providing planning and operational support across security forces, manpower, public affairs and medical. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Keira Rossman)

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Laughlin personnel support Red Flag 25-1

A U.S. Air Force Defender plots key locations on a map during Red Flag 25-1 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Jan. 26, 2025. Organizers designed the exercise to refine tactics, techniques, and procedures while testing decision-making under pressure. Five Airmen from Laughlin joined the planning team, contributing to the coordination of key exercise elements and ensuring mission objectives were met. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Keira Rossman)

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Laughlin personnel support Red Flag 25-1

U.S. Air Force Defenders distribute essential equipment to participants during Red Flag 25-1 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Jan. 26, 2025. The exercise tested logistics, personnel movement, and sustainment planning to ensure operational effectiveness in a contested environment. Laughlin Air Force Base personnel assisted in the planning of the exercise, ensuring realistic threat engagements that required strategic patience and critical decision-making. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Keira Rossman)

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Laughlin personnel support Red Flag 25-1

U.S. Air Force personnel participate in a mock intelligence briefing at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, during Red Flag 25-1, Jan. 26, 2025. The exercise emphasized strategic patience, sustainability, and critical decision-making, challenging Defenders to operate in a contested environment. Laughlin’s personnel played a key role in mission execution, providing planning and operational support across security forces, manpower, public affairs and medical. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Keira Rossman)

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Mission-ready

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Derrius Amis, 379th Expeditionary Force Support Squadron services specialist, and Senior Airman Kameron Kensington, 379th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron installation patrolman, perform an aft engagement drill during a tactical leadership course within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Jan. 23, 2025. Utilizing the Mission-Ready Airman concept, students from various career fields received training with M4 carbines to build readiness for installation security scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zeeshan Naeem)

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