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Opening water bottle

Airman Juan Loera, 47th Communications Squadron mobile knowledge operator, opens a water bottle after a tire-flipping challenge during the Team Cohesion Challenge on Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Aug. 27, 2016. The challenge, developed by GORUCK, was intended to exercise teamwork and push participants, and was modeled after special operations training. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Benjamin N. Valmoja)

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Firefighters spray participants in Team Cohesion Challenge

Laughlin firefighters spray Team Cohesion Challenge participants as they perform squats at the end of the challenge on Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Aug. 27, 2016. The teammates were faced with multiple challenges that tested teamwork and perseverance like rock climbing, a log carry and tire flipping, all during a four-mile ruck march. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Benjamin N. Valmoja)

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Team carrying rail road tie

Participants help carry a railroad tie during the Team Cohesion Challenge on Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Aug. 27, 2016. The Team Cohesion Challenge is intended to highlight teamwork within a unit through a series of physical challenges and was modeled after special operations training. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Benjamin N. Valmoja)

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Junior firefighter navigates firehose blindfolded

A junior firefighter sorts through a cluster of firehose during a youth firefighting camp held by the 47th Civil Engineering Squadron fire department, on Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Aug. 16, 2016. The goal of this exercise was for campers to navigate in and out of fires with minimal vision while staying safe. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin N. Valmoja)

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Airman teaches youth fire safety technique

Tech. Sgt. Aaron Strayhorn, 47th Civil Engineering Squadron fire inspector, teaches a junior firedog how to find his way through a cluster of tangled firehose during a week-long youth firefighting camp, on Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Aug. 18, 2016. The objective was to simulate escaping a fire with minimal vision while staying safe. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin N. Valmoja)

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Firefighter teaches youth about firefighting equipment

Brian Richardson, 47th Civil Engineer Squadron fire department crew chief, teaches campers about firehose fittings during a week-long youth firefighting camp on Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Aug. 16, 2016. Using knowledge about the fittings on a firehose, the junior firedogs were able to determine the direction of the hose and navigate it while blindfolded. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin N. Valmoja)

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Junior firefighter uses firehose

Raul Castorena, 47th Civil Engineer Squadron fire department crew chief, demonstrates the power of a firehose with a junior firedog, during a week-long youth firefighting camp on Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Aug. 16, 2016. Along with using the firehose, campers tried out other equipment that a real firefighter would use such as firefighting suits, firetrucks and night vision goggles. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin N. Valmoja)

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Junior firefighters play with firetruck spray

Laughlin’s junior firedogs get sprayed by a P-19 Airfield Rescue Firefighting Vehicle during a week-long youth firefighting camp, on Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Aug. 16, 2016. The vehicle is capable of pumping up to 500 gallons of water per minute through its hose. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin N. Valmoja)

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Youth firefighter camp

Senior Airman Ian Morales, 47th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, helps a camper into his firefighting gear, during a week-long youth firefighting camp, on Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Aug. 16, 2016. The firefighting gear, or bunker gear, is used by firefighters to protect them from the intense heat of fires. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin N. Valmoja)

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Laughlin XLer: Airman 1st Class Justin Montello

Airman 1st Class Justin Montello, 47th Operation Support Squadron airfield systems apprentice, smilies after learning about his award on Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Aug. 17, 2016. Montello was chosen by wing leadership as this week’s XLer. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Ariel D. Partlow)

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Laughlin XLer: Airman 1st Class Justin Montello

Airman 1st Class Justin Montello, 47th Operation Support Squadron airfield systems apprentice, smilies after learning about his award on Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Aug. 17, 2016. Montello was chosen by wing leadership as this week’s XLer. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Ariel D. Partlow)

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SUPT Class 16-13 set to graduate

Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 16-13 is set to graduate. (U.S. Air Force graphic/Airman 1st Class Brandon May)

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Staff Sgt. Richard McDonald

Staff Sgt. Richard McDonald, 47th Medical Support Squadron laboratory NCO in charge stands in front of a integrated chemistry system on Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Aug. 10, 2016. This integrated chemistry system is used to separate serum from red blood cells in order to further analyze blood samples. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Brandon May)

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Weekly XLer

Staff Sgt. Richard McDonald, front right, 47th Medical Support Squadron laboratory NCO in charge, accepts the “XLer of the Week” award from Col. Thomas Shank, front left, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, here, Aug. 10, 2016. The XLer is a weekly award chosen by wing leadership and is presented to those who consistently make outstanding contributions to their unit and Laughlin. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Brandon May)

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Here to help

Second Lt. Tom Kerr, and 2nd Lt. Juan Alvarez-Herrera, 47th Student Squadron student pilots, cover broken windows on Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Feb. 23, 2016. Base organizations came together to help fellow servicemembers and their families after strong winds and hail ripped through the area. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Isabel Crump)

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Hail damaged

A storm containing 60 plus mph winds and golf ball sized hail hit Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, at approximately 10:30 p.m. Feb. 22, 2016. With the storm came damaged facilities, housing units and personal property, to include hundreds of dented cars and homes. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Hannah I. Crump)

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The DASR

A crane removes an antenna from a Digital Airport Surveillance Radar unit at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, March 22, 2016. The DASR keeps track of air traffic within Laughlin’s airspace. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jimmie D. Pike)

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Laughlin XLer: Senior Airman Rodolfo Chaira

Senior Airman Rodolfo Chaira, 47th Civil Engineer Squadron fire protection journeyman, stands in front of a fire truck Aug. 3, 2016 on Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. Chaira was named the “XLer of the Week” for his excellent work performance and contributions to the local community. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Brandon May)

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Laughlin XLer: Senior Airman Rodolfo Chaira

Senior Airman Rodolfo Chaira, front center, 47th Civil Engineer Squadron fire protection journeyman, accepts the “XLer of the Week” award from Col. Thomas Shank, front left, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Erica Shipp, front right, 47th Mission Support Group superintendent, here, Aug. 3, 2016. The XLer is a weekly award chosen by wing leadership and is presented to those who consistently make outstanding contributions to their unit and Laughlin. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Brandon May)

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Maj. Chang takes command of 47th Contracting Flight

Maj. William Chang, right, 47th Contracting Flight commander, poses for a photo with Lt. Col. Dwayne Gray, 47th Mission Support Group deputy commander, during a change of command at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, July 19, 2016. Chang came to Laughlin from his previous position as the Chief of the Directorate of Contracting, Space and Missile Systems Center, Los Angeles Air Force Base, California. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Brandon May)

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