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Firefighters with the 47th Civil Engineer Squadron prepare litter carriers during a two-day exercise on Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Oct. 30, 2015. Day two of the exercise involved simulating an aircraft hijacking and active shooter scenario with multiple “victims.” (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ariel D. Partlow)(Released)


Fire team in action

Firefighters with the 47th Civil Engineer Squadron prepare litter carriers during a two-day exercise on Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Oct. 30, 2015. Day two of the exercise involved simulating an aircraft hijacking and active shooter scenario with multiple “victims.” (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ariel D. Partlow)(Released)

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Members of the Laughlin Honor Guard set the POW/MIA dinner table at the Air Force Ball on Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Sept. 30, 2017. The POW/MIA table is an observance for the military’s brothers and sisters-in-arms who were prisoners of war or missing in action during any time of conflict.
Col. Charles Velino, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, gives closing remarks attendees at the Air Force Ball on Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Sept. 30, 2017. The Air Force Ball is an observance of the U.S. Air Force transitioning into its own branch of the U.S. Armed Forces on Sept. 18, 1947.
Col. Charles Velino, 47th Flying Training Wing commander and Airman Brittany Zipperian, 47th Force Support Squadron apprentice, cut the first slice of cake at the Air Force Ball at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Sept. 30, 2017. Traditionally, the oldest and youngest attendants to the ball cut the first slice of cake.
Retired Chief Master Sgt. Robert Mehaffey, recalls the highlights of his career as a guest speaker to attendees at the Air Force Ball on Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Sept. 30, 2017. The Air Force Ball is an observance of the U.S. Air Force transitioning into its own branch of the U.S. Armed Forces on Sept. 18, 1947.
U.S. Air Force Col. Thomas Shank speaks to those in attendance about how this project positively effects the base and local community at Laughlin Air Force Base, Tx., June 23, 2017. Building this school on Laughlin AFB will eliminate city property costs and up to 21,000 hours in school bus operations.
Members of the San Felipe Del Rio Consolidated Independent School District and local civic leaders join U.S. Air Force Col. Thomas Shank in breaking the ground for the future Science, Technology, Mathematics and Engineering Magnet Elementary School at Laughlin Air Force Base,Tx., June 23, 2017. Building this school base will allow students to have direct access to mentors that work in the STEM career field.
San Felipe Del Rio Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees’ President Mr. Joshua Overfelt and U.S. Air Force Col. Thomas Shank pose after a symbolic signing for this project at Laughlin Air Force Base, Tx., June 27, 2017. Through collaborative efforts, the base and city have shared both resources and expenses to facilitate the school’s construction.
San Felipe Del Rio Consolidated Independent School District Superintendent, Dr. Carlos Rios addresses the community during the ground-breaking ceremony at Laughlin Air Force Base, Tx., June 23, 2017. In an effort to unite the community, this school will be open to both military families and families within the community.
Airman 1st Class Matthew McGonigal, 47th Security Forces Squadron patrolman (center), accepts the “XLer of the Week” award from Col. Michelle Pryor, 47th Flying Training Wing vice commander (left), and Chief Master Sgt. George Richey, 47th FTW command chief (right), on Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, March 2, 2017. 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/Airman 1st Class Daniel Hambor)