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LAUGHLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Texas - Tech. Sgt. Natividad "Nat" Ruiz smiles for the camera with Deputy Mission Support Group Commander Lt. Col. Steve Browning after receiving the Bronze Star Medal for actions during the past year he spent east of Baghdad at an Iraqi Army Base. During the tour, he averted a potentially deadly riot when suspected insurgent activity threatened the base's food supply chain. The sergeant returned to duty at the 47th Force Support Squadron on Oct. 8 and married Patty Ruiz the morning he received his Bronze Star. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Capt. Ken Hall)


Bronze Star and a Bride - All in a day's work for Laughlin Airman

LAUGHLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Texas - Tech. Sgt. Natividad "Nat" Ruiz smiles for the camera with Deputy Mission Support Group Commander Lt. Col. Steve Browning after receiving the Bronze Star Medal for actions during the past year he spent east of Baghdad at an Iraqi Army Base. During the tour, he averted a potentially deadly riot when suspected insurgent activity threatened the base's food supply chain. The sergeant returned to duty at the 47th Force Support Squadron on Oct. 8 and married Patty Ruiz the morning he received his Bronze Star. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Capt. Ken Hall)

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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)