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LAUGHLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Texas – Robert Barrera, a disabled Vietnam veteran, speaks to a group of Airmen as part of a stand down day here Jan. 24. The day was set aside to focus on resilience and suicide awareness. Barrera spoke about his own thoughts of suicide after being injured and lost his desire to live. Through the support of friends, a great sense of humor, his faith and a stronger understanding of himself, he went on to lead a successful life. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Nathan L. Maysonet)


Vet talks resilience

LAUGHLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Texas – Robert Barrera, a disabled Vietnam veteran, speaks to a group of Airmen as part of a stand down day here Jan. 24. The day was set aside to focus on resilience and suicide awareness. Barrera spoke about his own thoughts of suicide after being injured and lost his desire to live. Through the support of friends, a great sense of humor, his faith and a stronger understanding of himself, he went on to lead a successful life. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Nathan L. Maysonet)

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Brandy Mirenna, center, 47th Maintenance Directorate secretary, poses with Col. Darrell Judy, 47th Flying Training Wing vice commander, Chief Master Sgt. Teresa Clapper, 47th FTW command chief, after accepting the “XLer of the Week” award, here, Oct. 21, 2015. 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 by Airman 1st Class Brandon May) (Released)
From left, Priscilla Turner, Laughlin Spouses’ Club president, Silvia Gonzalez, Family Advocacy Program assistant, Rachel Emmerthal, club vice-president, Casey Mollen, Family Advocacy Program Outreach manager, and Hillary Bailey, club charitable chair, pose with donated diapers at the Family Advocacy office on Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Oct. 5, 2015. In partnership with the 47th Medical Group’s Family Advocacy Program, the Laughlin Spouses’ Club contributed over 900 diapers to enhance the ‘Bundles for Babies’ program offered to new moms affiliated with the base. (Photo provided by the Laughlin Spouses' Club)(Released)
From left, Priscilla Turner, Laughlin Spouses’ Club president, Silvia Gonzalez, Family Advocacy Program assistant, Rachel Emmerthal, club vice-president, Casey Mollen, Family Advocacy Program Outreach manager, and Hillary Bailey, club charitable chair, pose with donated diapers at the Family Advocacy office on Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Oct. 5, 2015. In partnership with the 47th Medical Group’s Family Advocacy Program, the Laughlin Spouses’ Club contributed over 900 diapers to enhance the ‘Bundles for Babies’ program offered to new moms affiliated with the base. (Photo provided by the Laughlin Spouses' Club)(Released)
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Albert Garcia, 47th Operations Support Squadron radar approach controller and retired master sergeant, poses for a photo at Westover Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in San Antonio, Texas, Aug. 17, 2015. Garcia was the victim of a hit-and-run on State Road 277 North, and suffered breaks to multiple bones including his pelvis into two pieces; his upper left leg; his lower left leg; his left arm in three places, cutting to the bone; both wrists; his spine and multiple cuts and scrapes. (Photo provided by the Garcia family)(Released)
Albert Garcia, 47th Operations Support Squadron radar approach controller and retired master sergeant, poses for a photo at Westover Hills Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in San Antonio, Texas, Aug. 17, 2015. Garcia was the victim of a hit-and-run on State Road 277 North, and suffered breaks to multiple bones including his pelvis into two pieces; his upper left leg; his lower left leg; his left arm in three places, cutting to the bone; both wrists; his spine and multiple cuts and scrapes. (Photo provided by the Garcia family)(Released)
Purple lights illuminate one of two water towers on Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Oct. 21, 2015. The outcome of “Purple Light Nights” each year during October’s Domestic Violence Awareness Month is to increase the awareness of domestic violence issues and it’s affect upon children and families and to further impress upon the mission to “Remember, the victims who lost their lives from domestic violence; Support those who survived domestic violence; and Hope for those still living with abuse.” (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Steven R. Doty)(Released)
Purple lights illuminate one of two water towers on Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Oct. 21, 2015. The outcome of “Purple Light Nights” each year during October’s Domestic Violence Awareness Month is to increase the awareness of domestic violence issues and it’s affect upon children and families and to further impress upon the mission to “Remember, the victims who lost their lives from domestic violence; Support those who survived domestic violence; and Hope for those still living with abuse.” (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Steven R. Doty)(Released)
Staff Sgt. Shon Nguyen, 47th Medical Group aerospace medical technician, puts on his ruck gear on Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Oct. 17, 2015. Competitors weighing 150 pounds and over were required to carry a 20-pound rucksack; and those weighing under 150 pounds were required to carry a 10-pound rucksack. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ariel D. Partlow)(Released)
Staff Sgt. Shon Nguyen, 47th Medical Group aerospace medical technician, puts on his ruck gear on Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Oct. 17, 2015. Competitors weighing 150 pounds and over were required to carry a 20-pound rucksack; and those weighing under 150 pounds were required to carry a 10-pound rucksack. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ariel D. Partlow)(Released)
Brig. Gen. (Dr.) Lee E. Payne, Air Force Medical Operations Agency commander, poses with members of the 47th Medical Group on Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Oct. 15, 2015. Payne is responsible for leading consultative support of 75 military treatment facilities, over 44,000 personnel and with a $5.9 billion budget, ensuring a cost-effective, modern and prevention-based healthcare continuum for 2.6 million beneficiaries worldwide. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech Sgt. Steven R. Doty)(Released)
Brig. Gen. Lee Payne, center, Air Force Medical Operations Agency commander attends a 47th Medical Group mission brief at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Oct. 15, 2015. . Payne visited Laughlin to get a first-hand look at the mission and to interact with 47th Medical Group Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brandon May) (Released)