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XLer of the week: Airman 1st Class Sahira Contreras

Contreras keeps herself busy at work, and also as secretary of the enlisted dorm counsel. Leadership chose her for this week’s “XLer” because she hit the ground running as a first-term-Airman at Laughlin. “It was more of a team effort,” Contreras said. “It was a reward for all of us because people don’t always know what we do here. It’s great to bring recognition to my team." (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Anne McCready)

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XLer of the week: Airman 1st Class Sahira Contreras

Airman 1st Class Sahira Contreras, 47th Medical Support Squadron referral management technician, was chosen by wing leadership to be the “XLer” of the week, for the week of May 27, 2019, at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. The “XLer” award, presented by Col. Andrew Cruz, 47th Medical Group commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Jose Diaz, 47th MDG superintendent, is given to those who consistently make outstanding contributions to their unit and the Laughlin mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Anne McCready)

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New flightline shuttles ready for Laughlin’s aircrew

Brand new flightline transportation vans are parked outside the 47th Mission Support Group logistics readiness flight’s vehicle operations center at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, May 29, 2019. The new vehicles replace Laughlin’s old cargo, “bread truck” style vehicles picking up and dropping off aircrew across the flightline. While featuring seating for fourteen aircrew and climate control, they also sport extra legroom, storage for flight equipment, and extra safety and comfort features that are head and shoulders over the predecessor vehicle’s open air, converted bench style seating. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Daniel Hambor)

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XLer of the week: Airman 1st Class Justin Welch

Airman 1st Class Justin Welch, 47th Flying Training Wing Command Post emergency actions controller, was chosen by wing leadership to be the “XLer” of the week, for the week of May 20, 2019, at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. The “XLer” award, presented by Col. Lee Gentile, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, is given to those who consistently make outstanding contributions to their unit and the Laughlin mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Marco A. Gomez)

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XLer of the week: Airman 1st Class Justin Welch

Airman 1st Class Justin Welch, 47th Flying Training Wing Command Post emergency actions controller, was chosen by wing leadership to be the “XLer” of the week, for the week of May 20, 2019, at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. The “XLer” award, presented by Col. Lee Gentile, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, is given to those who consistently make outstanding contributions to their unit and the Laughlin mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Marco A. Gomez)

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XLer of the week: Airman 1st Class Justin Welch

Airman 1st Class Justin Welch, 47th Flying Training Wing Command Post emergency actions controller, poses outside command post for a photo at Laughlin Air Force Base, May 28, 2019. Welch has not only earned the “XLer of the week” award but two Base Airmen Against Drunk Driving volunteer awards as well as the 47th Wing Staff Agencies Airman of the third quarter in 2018. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Marco A. Gomez)

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Airman's Spotlight: Terra Wade

Terra Wade, 47th Flying Training Wing command support staff secretary, uses theater as a way to relax after work and maintain her friendships. She and her husband both perform in the group "The Upstagers", who perform in Del Rio, Texas. "I met my husband when we were both in Tops in Blue, he was stationed here at Laughlin at the time," Wade said. "He told me about this theater group he was in while he was here. So when I knew I wanted to be where he was, I got a permissive PCS here and I just fell into the theater group, it was a natural thing." (U.S. Air Force graphic by Senior Airman John A. Crawford)

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XLer of the week: 1st Lt. Claire Latscha

1st Lt. Claire Latscha, a 87th Flying Training Squadron instructor pilot, prepares for taxi during a training mission at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, May 17, 2019. Latscha helped to identify a significant issue in the aircrew relief device used in training, working together with five separate wings across the Air Force to ensure the safety and effective training for all new aircrew in the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John A. Crawford)

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XLer of the week: 1st Lt. Claire Latscha

1st Lt. Claire Latscha, a 87th Flying Training Squadron instructor pilot, moves to an aircraft for a training mission at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, May 17, 2019. Latscha helped the 19th Air Force pen new techniques for aviators flying in the T-38C Talon airframe, helping to strengthen the Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training program for the fighter aircraft track and is now used across all of Air Education and Training Command. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John A. Crawford)

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XLer of the week: 1st Lt. Claire Latscha

1st Lt. Claire Latscha, a 87th Flying Training Squadron instructor pilot, was chosen by wing leadership to be the “XLer” of the week, for the week of May 13, 2019, at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. The “XLer” award, presented by Col. Lee Gentile, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, is given to those who consistently make outstanding contributions to their unit and the Laughlin mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John A. Crawford)

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Laughlin AFB mourns tragic loss

On May 18, 2019, 2nd Lt. Kristofer M. Saenz was fatally injured in a head-on collision in Knippa, Texas. Saenz graduated pilot training April 19th in class 19-08 with a C-130 assignment to Dyess AFB, Texas.

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XLer of the Week: John Jasper

John Jasper, 47th Maintenance Directorate T-1 Jayhawk division chief, was chosen by wing leadership to be the “XLer” of the week, for the week of May 6, 2019, at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. The “XLer” award, presented by Col. Lee Gentile, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, is given to those who consistently make outstanding contributions to their unit and the Laughlin mission.

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XLer of the Week: Scott Baker

Scott Baker, 47th Communications Squadron telecommunications manager, was chosen by wing leadership to be the “XLer” of the week, for the week of April 29, 2019, at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. The “XLer” award, presented by Col. Lee Gentile, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, is given to those who consistently make outstanding contributions to their unit and the Laughlin mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anne McCready)

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Devil Dash 2019

The Devil Dash kicks off as runners begin the race at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, on May 4, 2019. This was the 7th annual Devil Dash held by Laughlin’s 434th Flying Training Squadron, and this year, they raised money for the Air Warrior Courage Foundation and observed the memory of Airman 1st Class Raymond Losano, a Del Rio, Texas, native who died serving in Afghanistan in 2003. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anne McCready)

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Devil Dash 2019

Second Lt. Collin Blaydon, 47th Student Squadron student pilot, dashes past the wing headquarters building at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, to the finish line of the Devil Dash 5K on May 4, 2019. More than 200 people signed up to run, which earned $3,500 for the Air Warrior Courage Foundation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anne McCready)

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Devil Dash 2019

Capt. Omar Alkorek, 47th Medical Operations Squadron dentist, rests after running the Devil Dash 5K at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, on May 4, 2019. More than 200 people signed up to run and earned $3,500 for the Air Warrior Courage Foundation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anne McCready)

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Devil Dash 2019

The Devil Dash racers present a check to the Air Warrior Courage Foundation, a charity before the run begins at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas on May 4, 2019. The foundation was formed by military aviators to “care for [their] own.” They focus on active duty, guard, reserve and retired military personnel and their families needing financial assistance for medical, educational, and other extraordinary expenses not covered by other military, veterans’, or charitable institutions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anne McCready)

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Devil Dash 2019

Capt. Jesus Beltran, 47th Student Squadron instructor pilot, instructs the Devil Dash racers on how to complete the 5K or 10K at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, on May 4, 2019. More than 200 people signed up to run and earned $3,500 for the Air Warrior Courage Foundation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anne McCready)

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Devil Dash 2019

Retired Master Sgt. Lee Blackwell, a TAC-P formal training unit course manager, leaves the Devil Dash racers with a few words before they run the 5K or 10K at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas on May 4, 2019. Blackwell visited Laughlin to share his memory of Airman 1st Class Raymond Losano, who was killed in Afghanistan in 2003 and gave valuable insight on leadership. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anne McCready)

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The Sexual Assault Prevention and Response office is the central resource center for those looking for help or seeking answers about sexual assault, at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont. Michelle Johnston, 341st Missile Wing Sexual Assault Response Coordinator, is the wing’s representative available to active duty personnel, dependents and civilians. Johnston and her support team of victim advocates and representatives of related helping agencies are committed to filling the difficult role of assisting people dealing with these circumstances. (Courtesy Graphic)

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