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XLer of the Week

LAUGHLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Texas – Howard Willoughby, 47th Civil Engineering Squadron, is presented the XLer of the Week award by Col. Michael Frankel, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, Sept. 1. The XLer is a weekly award chosen by 47th FTW 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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A passion for the flag

LAUGHLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Texas – Steve Rosalez, 47th Maintenance Directorate, stands next to a U.S Flag at Laughlin. Rosalez is calling for worn, torn and faded flags to be retired at 6 p.m., Sept. 11 at the Val Verde County Fairgrounds Grandstand. Rosalez supports PROJECT: Pledge of Allegiance by providing nearly 400 flags a year to be respectfully retired. (U.S. Air Force Photo/ 2nd Lt. Miles Morse)
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HAWC isn't just for adults

LAUGHLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Texas – Ray Torres, Laughlin’s Health and Wellness Center exercise physiologist and fitness program manager, demonstrates to children from the youth center how to properly lift weights during an exercise class the Losano Fitness Center here in July. The HAWC will be offering weekly, evening fitness and health classes for children. (U.S. Air Force Photo by 2nd Lt. Kenneth Gilbert)
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Congressman's staffer visits Laughlin

LAUGHLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Texas – Lt. Col. Dee Katzer, 47th Civil Engineering Squadron commander, presents a plan to rebuild Laughlin’s enlisted dormitories to Erasmo Valles, a staffer from Congressman Ciro Rodriguez’s office, as Col. Michael Frankel, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, and Alissa Tovar, legislative assistant to Congressman Rodriguez, look on. The team spent the morning of Aug. 27 touring numerous Laughlin facilities including the dorms, the Aircraft Maintenance Operations Center and the simulator building. (U.S. Air Force photos/Airman 1st Class Blake Mize)
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Congressman's staffer visits Laughlin

LAUGHLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Texas – Chief Master Sgt. Mike Hanning, 47th Flying Training Wing command chief, explains the plan to remodel the day rooms of Laughlin’s enlisted dormitories to Erasmo Valles, a staffer from Congressman Ciro Rodriguez’s office, as Col. Michael Frankel, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, and Alissa Tovar, legislative assistant to Congressman Rodriguez, look on. The team spent the morning of Aug. 27 touring numerous Laughlin facilities including the dorms, the Aircraft Maintenance Operations Center and the simulator building. (U.S. Air Force photos/Airman 1st Class Blake Mize)
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Congressman's staffer visits Laughlin

LAUGHLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Texas – Lt. Col. Dee Katzer, 47th Civil Engineering Squadron commander, and Col. Michael Frankel, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, present a plan to rebuild Laughlin’s officer dormitories to Erasmo Valles, a staffer from Congressman Ciro Rodriguez’s office. The team spent the morning of Aug. 27 touring numerous Laughlin facilities including the dorms, the Aircraft Maintenance Operations Center and the simulator building. (U.S. Air Force photos/Airman 1st Class Blake Mize)
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47th LRD's one-millionth refueling

LAUGHLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Texas – Jerry Holt, Robert Rodriguez and Thomas Busch, all of the 47th Logistics Readiness Division, pose in front of the truck used to refuel the one-millionth Laughlin aircraft since the 47th LRD was contracted by the Air Force in 1991. Rodriguez refueled a T-38 at around 10:30 p.m. Aug. 25 that served as the one-millionth servicing. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Blake Mize)
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Dunk tank makes a splash

LAUGHLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Texas – Master Sgt. James Escher, 47th Security Forces Squadron, holds his breathe on his way into the dunk tank Aug. 26 during a “Burger Burn” at the Laughlin Chapel. Sergeant Escher is the first sergeant in SFS and with the help of other first sergeants across the base helped support the Chapel’s function. (U.S. Air Force Photo/ Staff Sgt. Desiree Economides)
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XLer of the Week

LAUGHLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Texas –Staff Sgt. Miranda Maple, 47th Medical Support Squadron, is presented the XLer of the Week award by Col. Michael Frankel, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, Aug. 25. The XLer is a weekly award chosen by 47th FTW 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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XLer of the Week

LAUGHLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Texas – Staff Sgt. Miranda Maple, 47th Medical Support Squadron, poses with fellow members of her squadron after being presented the XLer of the Week award by Col. Michael Frankel, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, Aug. 25. The XLer is a weekly award chosen by 47th FTW 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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Checkin' it twice

Maj. James Busch, 84th Flying Training Squadron, and Col. Angela Cadwell, 47th Mission Support Group commander, check the fuel service door on a T-6 aircraft prior to their flight. Colonel Cadwell spent the day with Airmen from the 47th OG in an effort to learn more about their mission and to determine how the MSG can better assist them in the future. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Desiree Economides)
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XLer of the Week

LAUGHLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Texas – The T-38 Phase Cell Group, of the 47th Maintenance Directorate, poses with Col. Craig Wills, 47th Operations Group commander, after the entire unit was presented the XLer of the Week award August 18. Among other things, the group’s leadership said they continually go above and beyond to ensure future pilots fly the safest aircraft possible. The XLer is a weekly award chosen by 47th FTW 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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Two thumbs up at 'Pilot for a Day'

LAUGHLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Texas – Del Rio native Edgar Ibarra Jr., touches a static wick on a T-6 aircraft Aug. 20 during his “Pilot for a Day” tour. The “Pilot for a Day” program gives terminally ill or disabled children the opportunity to experience a day in the life of a pilot at Laughlin. 8-year-old Edgar has spina bifida and his love of all things mechanical made him a perfect candidate. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Desiree Economides)
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Two thumbs up at 'Pilot for a Day'

LAUGHLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Texas – Capt. Winfield Scott, a T-6 instructor pilot in the 85th Flying Training Squadron, talks to 8-year-old Edgar Ibarra Jr. during “Pilot for a Day” Aug. 20. The “Pilot for a Day” program gives terminally ill or disabled children the opportunity to experience a day in the life of a pilot at Laughlin. Edgar, a Del Rio native, has spina bifida and his love of all things mechanical made him a perfect candidate. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Desiree Economides)
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SUPT class 10-11

Specialized Undergradate Pilot Training class 10-11 graduated July 2.
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Newly appointed chief of AFRS comes home to begin world tour

LAUGHLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Texas – Command Chief Master Sgt. Ruben Gonzalez, Air Force Recruiting Service command chief, shares a laugh with Jay Gonzalez of Del Rio’s KTJK during his morning show in Del Rio Aug. 19. Chief Gonzalez, who is from Eagle Pass and was recruited into the Air Force out of Del Rio in 1985, chose to begin his world-wide tour of AF recruiting stations with Del Rio. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Blake Mize)
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Newly appointed chief of AFRS comes home to begin world tour

LAUGHLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Texas – Command Chief Master Sgt. Ruben Gonzalez, Air Force Recruiting Service command chief, presents Master Sgt. (ret.) Pete Castillo, who recruited him into the Air Force in 1985, with his coin Aug. 19 in Del Rio. Chief Gonzalez, who is from Eagle Pass and recruited into the Air Force out of Del Rio, chose to begin his world-wide tour of AF recruiting stations with Del Rio. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Blake Mize)
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Newly appointed chief of AFRS comes home to begin world tour

LAUGHLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Texas – Command Chief Master Sgt. Ruben Gonzalez, Air Force Recruiting Service command chief, meets with Del Rio mayor Bobby Fernandez Aug. 19. Chief Gonzalez, who is from Eagle Pass and was recruited into the Air Force out of Del Rio in 1985, chose to begin his world-wide tour of AF recruiting stations with Del Rio. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Blake Mize)
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Newly appointed chief of AFRS comes home to begin world tour

LAUGHLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Texas – Command Chief Master Sgt. Ruben Gonzalez, Air Force Recruiting Service command chief, leads the Del Rio chapter of Junior Reserve Officer Training Corp cadets in a set of pushups Aug. 19. Chief Gonzalez, who is from Eagle Pass and was recruited into the Air Force out of Del Rio in 1985, chose to begin his world-wide tour of AF recruiting stations with Del Rio. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Blake Mize)
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Newly appointed chief of AFRS comes home to begin world tour

LAUGHLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Texas – Command Chief Master Sgt. Ruben Gonzalez, Air Force Recruiting Service command chief, shares a laugh with Jay Gonzalez of Del Rio’s KTJK during his morning show in Del Rio Aug. 19. Chief Gonzalez, who is from Eagle Pass and was recruited into the Air Force out of Del Rio in 1985, chose to begin his world-wide tour of AF recruiting stations with Del Rio. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Blake Mize)
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