Senior Airman Michael Kester, 47th Communications Squadron Cyber Transport journeyman, poses with Col. Brian Hastings, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, after being presented the XLer of the week award here Aug. 1, 2013. The XLer is a weekly award chosen by wing leadership and given to those who consistently make outstanding contributions to Laughlin and their unit. (U.S. Air Force photo/1st Lt. James Ramirez)