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  • Senior Airman Chansol Kim, 47th Medical Support Squadron commander support staff, was chosen by wing leadership to be the “XLer” of the week, for the week of March 18, 2019, at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. The “XLer” award, presented by Col. Todd Dyer, 47th Flying Training Wing vice commander, is given to those who consistently make outstanding contributions to their unit and the Laughlin mission.

    XLer of the Week: Senior Airman Chansol Kim

    Senior Airman Chansol Kim, 47th Medical Support Squadron commander support staff, was chosen by wing leadership to be the “XLer” of the week, for the week of March 18, 2019, at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. The “XLer” award, presented by Col. Todd Dyer, 47th Flying Training Wing vice commander, is given to those who consistently make outstanding contributions to their unit and the Laughlin mission.
  • For Airman 1st Class Victoria Friend, being an entry controller with the 47th Security Forces Squadron means many things: securing the people and property of Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, while providing professionalism, integrity, and compassion to those driving up to Laughlin’s gate.

    Airman’s Spotlight: Airman 1st Class Victoria Friend

    For Airman 1st Class Victoria Friend, being an entry controller with the 47th Security Forces Squadron means many things: securing the people and property of Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, while providing professionalism, integrity, and compassion to those driving up to Laughlin’s gate.
  • Chaplain (1st Lt.) William Miller, a 47th Flying Training Wing chaplain, was chosen by wing leadership to be the “XLer” of the week, for the week of March 13, 2019, at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. The “XLer” award, presented by Col. Lee Gentile, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, is given to those who consistently make outstanding contributions to their unit and the Laughlin mission.

    XLer of the Week: Chaplain William Miller

    Chaplain (1st Lt.) William Miller, a 47th Flying Training Wing chaplain, was chosen by wing leadership to be the “XLer” of the week, for the week of March 13, 2019, at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. The “XLer” award, presented by Col. Lee Gentile, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, is given to those who consistently make outstanding contributions to their unit and the Laughlin mission.
  • The winners and nominees of the 47th Maintenance Directorate first Annual Awards ceremony pose for a group photo at the 47th Maintenance Directorate on March 9, 2019 at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. This event is the first awards ceremony for the 47th MXD of its kind since the directorate’s creation in 1989. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John A. Crawford)

    47th Maintenance Directorate has first annual awards

    Annual awards ceremonies celebrating the hard work and dedication of their members are a military staple across the Department of Defense. However, the 47th Maintenance Directorate at Laughlin Air Force Base never had one until March 9, 2019, when they celebrated their very first of what is scheduled to be a recurring annual ceremony.
  • As a thank you for the outstanding support from Del Rio and the surrounding community, Laughlin Air Force Base will host an open house and air show, Saturday, March 14, 2020. The one day event will be headlined by the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds demonstration team.

    Laughlin to host 2020 Fiesta of Flight Air and Space Expo

    As a “thank you” for the outstanding support from Del Rio and the surrounding community, Laughlin Air Force Base will host an open house and air show, Saturday, March 14, 2020. The one day event will be headlined by the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds demonstration team.
  • Master Sgt. Jessica Green, 47th Force Support Squadron wing career assistance advisor, sees it as a personal goal to help others achieve the best life possible for them. “I do this by first helping others identify what is important to them and helping them outline actions or choices that will align them with where they see themselves in the future,” Green said. “It is my personal belief that people who invest time into themselves end up learning a lot about who they are, what they want in life, the kind of life they desire and the types of people they want to surround themselves with which in turn helps to facilitate their life goals.” (U.S. Air Force graphic by Airman 1st Class Anne McCready)

    Airman's Spotlight: Master Sgt. Jessica Green

    Master Sgt. Jessica Green, 47th Force Support Squadron wing career assistance advisor, sees it as a personal goal to help others achieve the best life possible for them. “I do this by first helping others identify what is important to them and helping them outline actions or choices that will align them with where they see themselves in the
  • One project 1st Lt. Monica Kestermann, 86th Flying Training Squadron T-1A Jayhawk instructor pilot, is working on is finalizing a library in the break room with books of aviation and leadership for pilots and students during their down time at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. She was recognized by wing leadership as this week’s “XLer” for not only her dedication to her students but to her job and her squadron as well. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anne McCready)

    XLer of the week: 1st Lt. Monica Kestermann

    First Lt. Monica Kestermann, 86th Flying Training Squadron T-1A Jayhawk instructor pilot, was chosen by wing leadership to be the “XLer of the Week”, for the week of March 4, 2019, at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. The “XLer” award, presented by Col. Lee Gentile, 47th FTW commander, is given to those who consistently make outstanding contributions to their unit and the Laughlin mission.
  • Staff Sgt. Ray Salazar, 47th Medical Group Dental Clinic dental technician, works with records while Staff Sgt. Mark Hughes, 47th MDG Dental Clinic lab technician, provides customer service to a patient on Feb. 25, 2019, at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. Challenges continue to arise as the student pilot population is expected to increase as much as 60 percent in the upcoming year, but Laughlin’s dental team proved themselves up for the challenge by lassoing in the 2018 Air Force Medical Service Small Dental Clinic Award. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anne McCready)

    The 47th Dental Flight fills gaps in manning with innovation

    Much of the Air Force has at one point or another experienced what it’s like to be under-manned, and the Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas 47th Medical Group Dental Clinic is no exception. When there’s a never-ending push to see how much more can be accomplished by an ever smaller team, adaptation seems to become key. The Laughlin Dental Clinic, like many agencies, is never at 100 percent manning, but they make up for that through endless innovation and teamwork.
  • Barbra Golap, 47th Force Support Squadron food service specialist, prepares a breakfast sandwich at the Leaning Pines Golf Course at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, March 5, 2019. Laughlin’s new food option, Bogeys, is a barbecue and home-style themed grab-and-go restaurant inside the golf course. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Daniel Hambor)

    New food option opens at Laughlin's golf course

    Three years ago, the pro shop at the Leaning Pines Golf Course at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, consisted of only a small market accompanying a couple of couches meant for social functions. Fast forward to March 5, 2019, the shop now consists of Bogeys, a full course kitchen and dining area serving breakfast and lunch every day of the week, including weekends.
  • Rusty Thompson, 47th Maintenance Directorate T-38C Talon crew chief, knows what it means to serve, having been in the U.S. Army during the Gulf War and in Somalia, and coming from a family in the service. Now a crew chief for the 47th Maintenance Directorate, he passes on his excitement, expertise and experience to the next generation of multi-domain combat aviators training at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. His mission is to help pilots graduate and prepare them for any inevitable combat roles they may find themselves in. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Senior Airman Daniel Hambor)

    Airman's Spotlight: Rusty Thompson

    Rusty Thompson, 47th Maintenance Directorate T-38C Talon crew chief, knows what it means to serve, having been in the U.S. Army during the Gulf War and in Somalia, and coming from a family in the service. Now a crew chief for the 47th Maintenance Directorate, he passes on his excitement, expertise and experience to the next generation of multi-domain combat aviators training at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas.
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