Laughlin’s unexpected visit from Santa spreads holiday cheer, enhances pilot training

Pilots, returning from a flight, greet Santa Claus on the flightline at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Dec. 17, 2019. As part of an ongoing cooperation between Laughlin and the North Pole, Col. Lee Gentile, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, met with Santa to enhance the base’s Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training program by providing student pilots an opportunity of a lifetime—delivering presents all across the United States. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Anne McCready)

PHOTO BY: Senior Airman Daniel Hambor
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