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1st Lt. Ryan McGuire

Conquering the rock climbing wall at the Center for the Intrepid is just one of the exercises physical therapist Alicia White (holding the safety rope) has McGuire perform. The rehabilitation therapy helps the lieutenant get used to the prosthetic he received after having his lower right leg amputated following a boating mishap last summer. (TSgt Samuel Bendet)

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1st Lt. Ryan McGuire

Using a bungee cord to force him to shift his weight to his prosthesis, 1st Lt. Ryan McGuire goes through demanding physical therapy at the Center for the Intrepid in BAMC, San Antonio. Inset, McGuire competes in the 1,500-meter run at the inaugural Warrior Games in Colorado May 14.(TSgt Samuel Bendet)

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1st Lt. Ryan McGuire

McGuire had his best showing of the games, taking home gold in the 50-meter backstroke during the Wounded Warrior Games held at the Olympic Training Center, Colorado Springs, Colo. (TSgt Samuel Bendet)

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1st Lt. Ryan McGuire

McGuire hugs Air Force team coach Cami Stock after competing the 1,500 meter run during the wounded Warrior Games,Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colo. (TSgt Samuel Bendet)

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1st Lt. Ryan McGuire

Held at the Olympic Training Center and the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo., the Warrior Games proved to be a great tonic for McGuire. Not only did he fare well in the competitions, but the games helped his rehabilitation process as well. McGuire sprints the last leg of the 1,500 to take fourth. (TSgt Samuel Bendet)

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1st Lt. Ryan McGuire

Held at the Olympic Training Center and the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo., the Warrior Games proved to be a great tonic for McGuire. Not only did he fare well in the competitions, but the games helped his rehabilitation process as well. McGuire runs the 1,500 meter. (TSgt Samuel Bendet)

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1st Lt. Ryan McGuire

Held at the Olympic Training Center and the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo., the Warrior Games proved to be a great tonic for McGuire. Not only did he fare well in the competitions, but the games helped his rehabilitation process as well. McGuire dives into the pool to compete in the 100-meter freestyle, where he earned the bronze medal. (TSgt Samuel Bendet)

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47th ISS divides into two squadrons

LAUGHLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Texas – Airmen from the 47th Civil Engineering Squadron and the 47th Communications Squadron, stand in formation to honor the establishment of the squadrons. The 47th Installation Support Squadron deactivated during a ceremony at 9:47 a.m. June 30 dividing into the two new squadrons. (U.S. Photo by Staff Sgt. Desiree Economides)

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XLer of the Week

LAUGHLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Texas – First Lt. Ryan McGuire, 47th Operations Support Squadron, is presented the XLer of the Week award by Col. Michael Frankel, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, June 30. 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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Civil Air Patrol visits Laughlin

LAUGHLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Texas – First Lt. Joey Morrin, scheduler in the 85th Flying Training Squadron, explains what various instruments in a runway supervisory unit do to Cadet Alan Sayil, of East Hanover, N.J. (front), and Cadet Tim McClure, of Linden, Wash. (back). The Civil Air Patrol cadets participated June 18 through 26 in the Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Familiarization Course. The cadets traveled from across the nation to learn about the training Air Force pilots must complete before they are qualified to fly. (U.S. photo by Staff Sgt. Desiree Economides)

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Civil Air Patrol visits Laughlin

LAUGHLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Texas – Cadet Bobby Wlosek, Chicago Civil Air Patrol, observes while cadet Ryan Cole, Clarke County Composite Squadron in Athens, Ga., flies a T-6 simulator here June 24. The Civil Air Patrol cadets participated June 18 through 26 in the Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Familiarization Course. The cadets traveled from across the nation to learn about the training Air Force pilots must complete before they are qualified to fly. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Desiree Economides)

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Civil Air Patrol visits Laughlin

LAUGHLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Texas – Cadet Langdon Wright, Arlington Composite Squadron, Wash., focuses intently while William Turner, 47th Operations Group simulator instructor, points out mechanical detail in a T-6 simulator here June 24. Cadet Wright and 30 other Civil Air Patrol cadets participated June 18 through 26 in the Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Familiarization Course. The cadets traveled from across the nation to learn about the training Air Force pilots must complete before they are qualified to fly. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Desiree Economides)

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Leaning Pines golf course

LAUGHLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Texas – Airman 1st Class Ben Branta, 47th Maintenance Directorate, prepares to take a shot on the eighth hole of Laughlin’s Leaning Pines golf course June 26. Leaning Pines, which offers rates that are adjusted according to rank, is open daily from 7:30 a.m. to sunset and offers a driving range that is open all the time. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Blake Mize)

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Leaning Pines golf course

LAUGHLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Texas – Airman 1st Class Ben Branta, 47th Maintenance Directorate, takes a shot on the eighth hole of Laughlin’s Leaning Pines golf course June 26. Leaning Pines, which offers rates that are adjusted according to rank, is open daily from 7:30 a.m. to sunset and offers a driving range that is open all the time. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Blake Mize)

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Leaning Pines golf course

LAUGHLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Texas – Airman 1st Class Ben Branta, 47th Maintenance Directorate, takes a shot on the eighth hole of Laughlin’s Leaning Pines golf course June 26. Leaning Pines, which offers rates that are adjusted according to rank, is open daily from 7:30 a.m. to sunset and offers a driving range that is open all the time. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Blake Mize)

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Deployment Spotlight

LAUGHLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- Staff Sgt. Nicole Winn, 47th Comptroller Squadron quality assurance manager, is photographed with Staff Sgt. Christopher Alvarez, U.S. Forces- Iraq, and Maj. Gen. Joseph Reynes, director of USF-I Air Component Coordination Element, while deployed in early 2010 to Camp Victory, Iraq. While deployed, Sergeant Winn managed a $62 million combined budget for various Army commanders. (Contributed photo)

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84th Flying Training Squadron Change of Command

LAUGHLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Texas – Lt Col. Michael N. Mathes, new 84th Flying Training Squadron commander, receives the 84th FTS guidon from Col. Craig Wills, 47th Operations Group commander, during the squadron’s change-of-command ceremony here Jun 25. Colonel Mathes recently completed the T-6A Texan II Pilot instructor training. He is a command pilot with over 2500 hours, including 900 instructor hours, and 460 combat hours. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jose Mendoza)

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Book Sale

LAUGHLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Texas – There are thousands of books and other merchandise available at drastically discounted prices at Laughlin’s Base Exchange. The sale is offering books, Egyptian cotton sheets and more at 30 to 80 percent of their original prices. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Blake Mize)

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XLer of the Week

LAUGHLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Texas – Robert Williams, 47th Contracting Squadron , poses with fellow members of his squadron after being presented the XLer of the Week award by Col. David Ellis, 47th Flying Training Wing vice commander, June 23. 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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Six Laughlin members promoted to technical sergeant

LAUGHLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Texas – Master Sgt. Miguel Ramirez, acting 47th Medical Group first sergeant, advises Staff Sgt. Jovonnie Walter, 47th Security Forces Squadron, and other enlisted personnel who were recently promoted to technical sergeant about what will be expected from them and what they can expect once their promotion is complete. A total of six Laughlin members were promoted to technical sergeant. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Blake Mize)

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