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47th OSS Welcomes New Commander

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Amanda Thorsen, 47th Operations Support Squadron (OSS) incoming commander, renders her first salute to Airmen of the 47th OSS during the change of command ceremony at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Jan. 16, 2026. The 47th Operations Support Squadron provides mission-critical operational support to the 47th Flying Training Wing, enabling safe and effective pilot training through airfield management, weather forecasting, intelligence, scheduling, and command and control functions in support of daily flying operations at Laughlin Air Force Base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Harrison Sullivan)

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47th OSS Welcomes New Commander

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Amanda Thorsen, 47th Operations Support Squadron (OSS) incoming commander, presents a speech at the 47th OSS change of command ceremony at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Jan. 16, 2026. Prior to assuming command Thorsen was the 47th Flying Training Wing program integration office director, ensuring that every new training tool, curriculum update, or system enhancement actually improves pilot training effectiveness without disrupting flight schedules or student progression. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Harrison Sullivan)

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47th OSS Welcomes New Commander

U.S. Air Force Col. Joseph McCane, 47th Operations Group commander, left, presents the squadron guidon from Lt. Col. Amanda Thorsen, 47th Operations Support Squadron (OSS) incoming commander, right, during the 47th OSS change of command ceremony at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Jan. 16, 2026. In a change of command ceremony, the guidon symbolizes the transfer of command, as well as the authority and responsibility associated with it. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Harrison Sullivan)

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47th OSS Welcomes New Commander

U.S. Air Force Col. Joseph McCane, 47th Operations Group commander, left, receives the squadron guidon from Lt. Col. Daniel Garrison, 47th Operations Support Squadron (OSS) outgoing commander, right, during the 47th OSS change of command ceremony at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Jan. 16, 2026. In a change of command ceremony, the guidon symbolizes the transfer of command, as well as the authority and responsibility associated with it. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Harrison Sullivan)

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47th OSS Welcomes New Commander

Lt. Col. Daniel Garrison, 47th Operations Support Squadron (OSS) outgoing commander, renders his final salute to Airmen of the 47th OSS during the change of command ceremony at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Jan. 16, 2026. The change of command ceremony is a tradition dating back to the Roman era, where military leaders would pass batons, colors, standards, or ensigns that symbolized the passing of command to subordinates in attendance and ensured unit members were never without official leadership or a continuation of trust.(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Harrison Sullivan)

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Red Bulls begin flight operations after relocation

From the left, U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Johnathan Radtke, 87th Flying Training Squadron commander, provides a pre-flight briefing to Republic of Singapore Air Force Lt. Marcus Tan, 47th Student Squadron student pilot at the new 87th FTS building at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Jan. 6, 2026. Construction on the squadron's new facility began in early 2025, after the sunset of the T-1A Jayhawk and departure of the 86th Flying Training Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jarrett Smith)

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Red Bulls begin flight operations after relocation

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Johnathan Radtke, 87th Flying Training Squadron commander, leads a pre-flight briefing at the new 87th FTS building at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Jan. 6, 2026. The 12,700 square foot facility allows for more flight rooms and amenities while still reusing existing supplies, creating a more modern look to the facility and still maintaining history. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jarrett Smith)

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Red Bulls begin flight operations after relocation

The new 87th Flying Training Squadron building and Air Traffic Control Tower is pictured at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Jan. 6, 2026. The 87th FTS recently completed their transition to their newly renovated facility, marking the end of approximately 30 years in the original facility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jarrett Smith)

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Red Bulls begin flight operations after relocation

The new 87th Flying Training Squadron building is pictured at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Jan. 6, 2026. The 87th FTS mission focuses on training U.S. Air Force and Allied officers to fly fighter and bomber aircraft using the T-38C Talon, serving as a follow-on graduate course to the Undergraduate Pilot Training program. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jarrett Smith)

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Red Bulls begin flight operations after relocation

From the left, U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Marco Delgado and Tazhae Powell, 47th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment technicians, clean flying gear at the new 87th Flying Training Squadron building at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Jan. 6, 2026. Construction on the squadron's new facility began in early 2025, after the sunset of the T-1A Jayhawk and departure of the 86th Flying Training Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jarrett Smith)

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Red Bulls begin flight operations after relocation

U.S. Air Force Capt. William Smith, 47th Flying Training Wing executive officer, stores flying gear in a locker at the new 87th Flying Training Squadron building at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Jan. 6, 2026. The 12,700 square foot facility allows for more flight rooms and amenities while still reusing existing supplies, creating a more modern look to the facility and still maintaining history. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jarrett Smith)

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Red Bulls begin flight operations after relocation

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Romanie Durnin, 87th Flying Training Squadron director of operations, makes a phone call at the new 87th FTS building at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Jan. 6, 2026. The 87th FTS recently completed their transition to their newly renovated facility, marking the end of approximately 30 years in the original facility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jarrett Smith)

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Red Bulls begin flight operations after relocation

A canvas inside the new 87th Flying Training Squadron building is pictured at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Jan. 6, 2026. Since the squadron couldn’t bring the wall to the new facility, they created canvases for each of the aircraft on the wall with the existing signatures, allowing future students to continue the tradition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jarrett Smith)

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Red Bulls begin flight operations after relocation

Airmen from the 87th Flying Training Squadron step out of the new 87th FTS building onto the flightline at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Jan. 6, 2026. The 87th FTS mission focuses on training U.S. Air Force and Allied officers to fly fighter and bomber aircraft using the T-38C Talon, serving as a follow-on graduate course to the Undergraduate Pilot Training program. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kylie Rabb)

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Graduating the Future of Flight: Class 26-04

A loved one pins the silver wings onto U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Abdulmalik Ariyo, 47th Student Squadron student pilot, during a pilot graduation at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Jan. 8, 2026. Graduating pilots were awarded silver wings as a symbol of successfully completing Undergraduate Pilot Training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Darryl Keith)

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Graduating the Future of Flight: Class 26-04

U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Joseph Fox, 47th Student Squadron student pilot, holds up their broken silver wings during a pilot graduation ceremony at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Jan. 8, 2026. The breaking of silver wings is a tradition dating back to the U.S. Army Air Corps where a pilot's first wings are not to be worn but broken and given to a loved one. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Darryl Keith)

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Laughlin MXD manager celebrates 40 years of service

David N. Weber (right), an enlisted U.S. Air Force Airman, receives recognition during a presentation ceremony, circa late 1980s. Weber served as a tactical aircraft maintenance specialist and supported aircraft operations during his active-duty service. (Courtesy Photo)

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Laughlin MXD manager celebrates 40 years of service

David N. Weber, an enlisted Airman, poses for a photo during his early years of service in the U.S. Air Force, circa 1985. Weber enlisted as a tactical aircraft maintenance specialist and began a career that would span more than four decades of military and federal service. (Courtesy Photo)

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Laughlin MXD manager celebrates 40 years of service

David N. Weber (right), an enlisted U.S. Air Force Airman, receives recognition during a presentation ceremony, circa late 1980s. Weber served as a tactical aircraft maintenance specialist and supported aircraft operations during his active-duty service. (Courtesy Photo)

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Laughlin MXD manager celebrates 40 years of service

U.S. Air Force Col. Tyler Ellison, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, and U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Erik Garza, 47th Flying Training Wing command chief, presents a certificate of service to David Weber (center), Quality Assurance Environmental and Safety Programs Manager, during a recognition ceremony at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Dec. 4, 2025, celebrating Weber’s more than 40 years of federal service. Chief Master Sgt. Erik Garza (right), 47th Maintenance Directorate senior enlisted leader, attends the presentation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Harrison Sullivan)

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