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Former AETC commander helps reopen Club XL’s bar

LAUGHLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Texas — Retired Gen. William Looney, Col. Michael Frankel, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, Lt. Col. Dee Katzer, 47th Civil Engineering Squadron commander, Lt. Col. William Rhyne, 47th Operations Support Squadron, Susan Powell, 47th Force Support Squadron and Tech. Sgt. Stephen Payne, 47th CES conduct a ceremonial ribbon cutting during Club XL’s bar grand reopening Feb. 4. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jose Mendoza)

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XLer of the Week

LAUGHLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Texas – Michele Perez and Kim Vaughn, both of 47th Flying Training Wing Protocol, pose with Col. Michael Frankel, 47th FTW commander, after being presented the XLer of the Week award Feb. 9. The XLer is a weekly award chosen by wing leadership and given to those who consistently make outstanding contributions to Laughlin and their unit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Blake Mize)

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Laughlin raises awareness for Feb. being Children's Dental Health Month

LAUGHLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Texas – Captain Edward Gonzalez and Staff Sgt. Lynnette Pace, both of the 47th Medical Operations Squadron, demonstrate the proper technique for brushing teeth to children at Laughlin’s Youth Center Feb. 7. The demonstration was to raise awareness for Feb. being National Children’s Dental Health Month. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Ashley Wolfe)

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Laughlin Airman earns rare commissioning scholarship

LAUGHLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Texas – Airman 1st Class Tyler Sumrall, 47th Comptroller Squadron, is applauded after being notified that he had been awarded a college scholarship through the Airman Scholarship Commissioning Program. Airman Sumrall will attend Arizona State University and study political science while participating in ASU’s Reserve Officer Training Corp program. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Blake Mize)

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Commentary -- A way of life

LAUGHLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Texas – Colonel Angela Cadwell, 47th Mission Support Group commander, and Lt. Col. Dee Katzer, 47th Civil Engineering Squadron commander, brief Col. Michael Frankel 47th Flying Training Wing commander, on some of the projects the 47th CES is planning for the continued improvement of Laughlin. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Blake Mize)

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Chili cookoff

LAUGHLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Texas – Colonel Angela Cadwell, 47th Mission Support Group commander, and Lt. Col. Karen Stoff, 47th MSG deputy commander, take time to judge a chili contest at the 47th Civil Engineering Squadron Jan. 27. The 47th Flying Training leadership actively participates in events boosting morale around base on a daily basis. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Ashley Wolfe)

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47th Medical Group commissions one of their own

LAUGHLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Texas – Lieutenant Col. Kirk Philips, 47th Medical Group deputy commander, gives the oath of office to newly-commissioned 2nd Lt. Kristine Morris, 47th MDG, Jan. 14. Lieutenant Morris went through a medical services Air Force recruiter in San Antonio to go from being a civil servant to a commissioned officer in the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Bennie Sanders)

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47th Medical Group commissions one of their own

LAUGHLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Texas – Second Lt. Kristine Morris, 47th Medical Group, signs her commissioning certificate Jan.14. Lieutenant Morris went through a medical services Air Force recruiter in San Antonio to go from being a civil servant to a commissioned officer in the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Bennie Sanders)

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Laughlin members take time to judge local science fairs

LAUGHLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Texas – Airman 1st Class Justin Baez, 47th Operations Support Squadron, judges a Lamar Elementary student’s science fair project in Del Rio Jan. 19. Winners from science fairs such as this one will compete at the San Felipe Del Rio Consolidated Independent School District science fair Feb. 3 at the Del Rio Civic Center. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Ashley Wolfe)

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Laughlin members take time to judge local science fairs

LAUGHLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Texas –First Lt. Elizabeth Jarding, 86th Flying Training Squadron, judges a Lamar Elementary student’s science fair project in Del Rio Jan. 19. Winners from science fairs such as this one will compete at the San Felipe Del Rio Consolidated Independent School District science fair Feb. 3 at the Del Rio Civic Center. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Ashley Wolfe)

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Tony the Vet includes Laughlin in his walkathon

LAUGHLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Texas – Lieutenant Col. Timothy Cook, 47th Medical Operations Squadron commander, and several other Laughlin members walk with Tony the Vet here Jan. 20 during his walkathon across the United States to raise awareness for the needs of military veterans. More information about the walkathon can be found at www.tonythevet.org. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Blake Mize)

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SUPT class 11-04

Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training class 11-04 graduates Jan. 21.

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XLer of the Week

LAUGHLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Texas – Hector Aldrete, Sebastian Aboki and Jessica Goninan, all of Laughlin’s Fitness Assessment Cell, pose with Col. Thomas Murphy, 47th Flying Training Wing vice commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Samuel Johnson, 47th Mission Support Group superintendant, after the FAC was presented the XLer of the Week award by Colonel Murphy at Losano Fitness Center Jan. 20. The XLer is a weekly award chosen by wing leadership and given to those who consistently make outstanding contributions to Laughlin and their unit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Blake Mize)

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XLer of the Week

LAUGHLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Texas – Airman Chloe Ullah, 47th Medical Operations Squadron, poses with Col. Michael Frankel, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, and fellow members of her squadron after being presented the XLer of the Week award Jan. 12. The XLer is a weekly award chosen by wing leadership and given to individuals who consistently make outstanding contributions to Laughlin and their unit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Blake Mize)

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Laughlin UPT graduate, now an AF Thunderbird, returns to promote Oct. air show

LAUGHLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Texas – Capt. Kristen Hubbard, Thunderbirds advance pilot and narrator, speaks to the Junior ROTC class Del Rio High School Jan. 7. Captain Hubbard was here to promote the Thunderbirds’ air show at Laughlin Oct. 15 and 16. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Blake Mize)

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Laughlin UPT graduate, now an AF Thunderbird, returns to promote Oct. air show

LAUGHLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Texas – Capt. Kristen Hubbard, Thunderbirds advance pilot and narrator, helps a Junior ROTC student at Del Rio High School try on her helmet Jan. 7. Captain Hubbard was here to promote the Thunderbirds’ air show at Laughlin Oct. 15 and 16. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Blake Mize)

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Laughlin UPT graduate, now an AF Thunderbird, returns to promote Oct. air show

LAUGHLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Texas – Capt. Kristen Hubbard, Thunderbirds advance pilot and narrator, taxis onto Laughlin’s flight line Jan. 6. Captain Hubbard was here to promote the Thunderbirds’ air show at Laughlin Oct. 15 and 16. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Blake Mize)

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Laughlin UPT graduate, now an AF Thunderbird, returns to promote Oct. air show

LAUGHLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Texas – Capt. Kristen Hubbard, Thunderbirds advance pilot and narrator, speaks to local reporters soon after landing at Laughlin’s flight line Jan. 6. Captain Hubbard was here to promote the Thunderbirds’ air show at Laughlin Oct. 15 and 16. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Blake Mize)

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Laughlin's new UPS system

LAUGHLIN AIR FORCE BASE, TEXAS - John Freeman, 47th Operations Group, shows off Laughlin’s new Uninterruptable Power Supply system to Sylvia Garza and Tech Sgt. Shawn Hires, both of the 47th Contracting Squadron. All three were key in Laughlin’s purchase of the new system that powers the flight simulators here if the main power source goes down. (U.S. Air Force Photo by 2nd Lt. Travis Antoniono)

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Laughlin's dorms inspected

LAUGHLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Texas – Staff Sgt. Bryan Garcia, 47th Security Forces Squadron, leads his Military Working Dog, Ado, through an inspection of Laughlin’s officer dormitories Jan. 4. In addition to the inspection of both the enlisted and officer dorms, all enlisted dorm residents and 10 percent of Laughlin’s student pilots were called to Laughlin's Losano Fitness Center for a drug screening. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Blake Mize)

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