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Former POW briefs Team XL on resilience, experience

U.S. Air Force retired Lt. Col. Barry Bridger, former Prisoner of War, paid a visit to Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Oct. 23, 2019, to talk about his time as a POW. Bridger mentioned communication, laughter and prayer were some of the key factors that pulled him, and many of his brothers-in-arms, through their 2,232-day imprisonment at Hanoi Hilton. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Marco A. Gomez)

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Former POW briefs Team XL on resilience, experience

Lt. Col. Gentry Mobley, 85th Flying Training Squadron commander, speaks to retired Lt. Col. Barry Bridger, former Prisoner of War, at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Oct. 23, 2019. Mobley gave Bridger a tour of the innovative technology student pilots get to interact with. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Marco A. Gomez)

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Former POW briefs Team XL on resilience, experience

U.S. Air Force retired Lt. Col. Barry Bridger, former Prisoner of War, gives his closing remarks at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Oct. 23, 2019. Bridger spoke to members of Team XL about his time as a POW in the infamous Hanoi Hilton. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Marco A. Gomez)

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Former POW briefs Team XL on resilience, experience

U.S. Air Force retired Lt. Col. Barry Bridger, former Prisoner of War, thanks members of Team XL for their hospitality at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Oct. 23, 2019. Bridger spoke to members of Team XL about his time as a POW in the infamous Hanoi Hilton. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Marco A. Gomez)

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Former POW briefs Team XL on resilience, experience

U.S. Air Force retired Lt. Col. Barry Bridger, former Prisoner of War, prepares to present at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Oct. 23, 2019. Bridger spoke to members of Team XL about his time as a POW in the infamous Hanoi Hilton. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Marco A. Gomez)

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XLer of the Week: Tech. Sgt. Rafael Franjul

Tech. Sgt. Rafael Franjul, 47th Flying Training Wing Legal Office NCO in charge, was chosen by wing leadership to be the “XLer of the Week” of Oct. 14, 2019 at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. For his ability to perform when needed, take care of Laughlin Airmen, and push his team forward with innovation, Tech. Sgt. Rafael Franjul was chosen as the wing’s “XLer of the Week.” (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Marco A. Gomez)

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XLer of the Week: Tech. Sgt. Rafael Franjul

Tech. Sgt. Rafael Franjul, 47th Flying Training Wing Legal Office NCO in charge, was chosen by wing leadership to be the “XLer of the Week” of Oct. 14, 2019 at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. For his ability to perform when needed, take care of Laughlin Airmen, and push his team forward with innovation, Tech. Sgt. Rafael Franjul was chosen as the wing’s “XLer of the Week.” (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Marco A. Gomez)

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Defenders take on allied nation's test

Master Sgt. Christopher Long, 47th Security Forces Squadron logistics and resources superintendent, holds a German Armed Forces Badge for Military Proficiency at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Oct. 10, 2019. “This was a great opportunity for our defenders to broaden their horizon and participate in activities outside their scope and challenge their abilities,” said Long. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Marco A. Gomez)

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Defenders take on allied nation's test

Airman 1st Class Marc Cisneros, a 47th Security Forces Squadron installation entry controller, prepares to run at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Oct. 10, 2019. The German Armed Forces Badge for Military Proficiency qualification consists of a multi-phase test which includes an aquatics performance portion, German physical test, a 12-kilometer ruck march, CBRN and combat life saver test. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Marco A. Gomez)

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Defenders take on allied nation's test

Airman 1st Class Marc Cisneros, a 47th Security Forces Squadron installation entry controller, performs a chin-up at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Oct. 10, 2019. One component of the German Armed Forces Badge for Military Proficiency qualification test is being able to hold a chin up for more than 60 seconds. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Marco A. Gomez)

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Defenders take on allied nation's test

Staff Sgt. James Shanahan, a 47th Security Forces Squadron patrolman, jumps into a pool at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Oct. 10, 2019. A total of 11 defenders volunteered for the pre-qualification stages to earn the German Armed Forces Badge for Military Proficiency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Marco A. Gomez)

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Lifelong Supporters of Team XL

Members gather to celebrate Bill Cauthorn’s, lifelong honorary commander and CEO of The Bank and Trust, recognition from Col. Lee Gentile, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, in Del Rio, Texas, Oct. 15, 2019. Cauthorn received a custom belt buckle as a gift for his exceptional commitment to Laughlin Air Force Base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Marco A. Gomez)

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Lifelong Supporters of Team XL

Bill Cauthorn, lifelong honorary commander, receives a custom Laughlin belt buckle from Col. Lee Gentile, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, in Del Rio, Texas, Oct. 15, 2019. Cauthorn is the CEO of The Bank and Trust, and has been a lifelong supporter of Laughlin Air Force Base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Marco A. Gomez)

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Lifelong Supporters of Team XL

Sid Cauthorn, 47th Flying Training Wing honorary wing commander, receives an award from Col. Lee Gentile, 47th FTW commander, in Del Rio, Texas, Oct. 15, 2019. The honorary wing commander program enables the base and local community to develop and encourage the sharing of ideas, experiences and friendships. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Marco A. Gomez)

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Xler of the Week: 1st Lt. Veronica Arnold

1st Lt. Veronica Arnold, 47th Operations Support Squadron weather flight commander, studies a weather model for the local area at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Oct. 17, 2019. Arnold was chosen by wing leadership to be the "XLer of the Week" of Oct. 7, 2019. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Marco A. Gomez)

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Laughlin inducts new NCOs and SNCOs

Tech. Sgt. Rafael Franjul, 47th Flying Training Wing legal office NCO in-charge, administers the non-commissioned officer’s charge at the staff sergeant and master sergeant induction ceremony at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Oct. 4, 2019. The induction ceremony formally recognizes the accomplishments of not only Laughlin’s newest staff sergeants, but also newly promoted master sergeants. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Daniel Hambor)

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Laughlin inducts new NCOs and SNCOs

Master Sgt. Jason Anderson, 47th Medical Operations Squadron flight medicine technician, receives a promotion medallion from Chief Master Sgt. Robert Zackery III, 47th Flying Training Wing command chief, at the staff sergeant and master sergeant induction ceremony at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Oct. 4, 2019. The induction ceremony formally recognizes the accomplishments of not only Laughlin’s newest master sergeants, but also newly promoted staff sergeants. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Daniel Hambor)

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Laughlin inducts new NCOs and SNCOs

Master Sgt. Janine White, 47th Mission Support Group first sergeant, receives a promotion medallion from Chief Master Sgt. Robert Zackery III, 47th Flying Training Wing command chief, at the staff sergeant and master sergeant induction ceremony at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Oct. 4, 2019. The induction ceremony formally recognizes the accomplishments of not only Laughlin’s newest master sergeants, but also newly promoted staff sergeants. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Daniel Hambor)

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Laughlin inducts new NCOs and SNCOs

Chief Master Sgt. Robert Zackery III, 47th Flying Training Wing command chief, awards promotion medallions to soon-to-be staff sergeants at the staff sergeant and master sergeant induction ceremony at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Oct. 4, 2019. The induction ceremony formally recognizes the accomplishments of not only Laughlin’s newest staff sergeants, but also newly promoted master sergeants. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Daniel Hambor)

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Laughlin inducts new NCOs and SNCOs

Senior Airman Matthew McGonigal, 47th Security Forces Squadron resource protection specialist, receives a medallion from Chief Master Sgt. Robert Zackery III, 47th Flying Training Wing command chief, at the staff sergeant and master sergeant induction ceremony at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Oct. 4, 2019. The induction ceremony welcomed Laughlin’s newest non-commissioned officers and senior non-commissioned officers into their new positions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Daniel Hambor)

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