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  • On May 27, 2019, Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, will observe its own as well for Memorial Day. While Laughlin mourns their lost Airmen, they will also recognize the many others across the U.S. Air Force and the Department of Defense who have given their lives for their love of county. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Senior Airman Anne McCready)

    Laughlin observes its own for Memorial Day

    “It’s been a tough 18 months for Team XL,” said Col. Lee Gentile, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, as he contemplated the wing’s preparation for a memorial service for 2nd Lt. Kristofer Saenz, who was killed in a car accident May 18, 2019. “We’ve lost four vital members in about 18 months. That is never easy for a small wing like ours to handle,” he said.
  • Scott Baker, 47th Communications Squadron telecommunications manager, was chosen by wing leadership to be the “XLer” of the week, for the week of April 29, 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. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anne McCready)

    XLer of the Week: Scott Baker

    Scott Baker, 47th Communications Squadron telecommunications manager, was chosen by wing leadership to be the “XLer” of the week, for the week of April 29, 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.
  • Airman 1st Class Monet Gaston-Crevelle, 47th Medical Operations Squadron mental health technician, says when she sees her teammates, she also tries to envision herself in their shoes. She finds this helps her be more considerate of them rather than focused on herself. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Airman 1st Class Anne McCready)

    Airman’s Spotlight: Airman 1st Class Monet Gaston-Crevelle

    Airman 1st Class Monet Gaston-Crevelle, 47th Medical Operations Squadron mental health technician, says when she sees her teammates, she also tries to envision herself in their shoes. She finds this helps her be more considerate of them rather than focused on herself. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Airman 1st Class Anne McCready)
  • Benjamin Rawald poses with U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. (ret.) John I. Pray, Jr., President and CEO, Operation Homefront, U.S. Army Maj. Gen. (ret.) Lee Baxter, Board of Directors Chairman, Operation Homefront, Air Force Lt. Gen. Brian Kelly, Deputy Chief of Staff for Manpower, Personnel and Services and U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Daniel O’Donohue, Director, Joint Force Development, J7. Benjamin Rawald, from Del Rio, Texas, was named the 2019 Air Force Military Child of the Year Award, and he hopes to be a role model for all Air Force kids. (Courtesy photo)

    Benjamin Rawald named Air Force Military Child of the Year

    Nominated twice before, Benjamin Rawald from Del Rio, Texas, was named the 2019 Air Force Military Child of the Year Award. Benjamin, a 17-year-old junior, has dedicated years of effort with the Boy Scouts of America, which has brought him to the attention of the community and the nation.
  • Lt. Col. Ryan Durham, 86th Flying Training Squadron commander, talks relationships in his Commander’s Corner. He believes caring for one another is of utmost importance and tending relationships among brothers and sisters in arms is the way to build a strong team. “How do we best strengthen relationships? One word: care,” Durham said. “People need to know and see that you genuinely care about them. Real relationships should not be confused with networking and must go beyond the standard ‘how are you?’ in the hallway. Take the time to listen to those around you.”

    Relationships matter

    One of Col Gentile’s 2019 focus areas for our wing is strengthening relationships. He has asked each member of Team XL to bolster relationships with our families, friends, and the Airman around us to include our subordinates, our peers, and our bosses. Upon hearing this focus area, I was reminded of an enduring lesson in leadership and life: relationships matter. Relationships matter because they form the foundation of success. This is especially true here at Laughlin. Building combat-ready pilots is a team sport that requires the contribution of many. No one accomplishes our mission alone. Instead, strong relationships enable mission success.
  • Chief Master Sgt. Robert L. Zackery III, 47th Flying Training Wing command chief master sergeant, from Chattanooga, Tennessee, Zackery has served in the Air Force nearly 23 years, gathering numerous values as well as experience during that time. Summing up what Zackery stands for is performance, hard work, ownership and fairness. He is against ego, laziness, discrimination and incompetence. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anne McCready)

    Chief Zackery joins Team XL

    Chief Master Sgt. Robert L. Zackery III, 47th Flying Training Wing command chief master sergeant, is one of Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas’, newest leaders, and he is excited to be working with the members of Team XL. Being a Tactical Air Control Party (TAC-P), and having deployed and lived with the U.S. Army, U.S Navy and coalition countries, Zackery brings a diverse array of combat, joint and international experience to the table for the 47th Flying Training Wing.
  • Alejandro Alvarado, 47th Contracting Flight contract s officer, was chosen by wing leadership to be the “XLer of the Week”, for the week of March 25, 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. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anne McCready)

    XLer of the week: Alejandro Alvarado

    Alejandro Alvarado, 47th Contracting Flight contracting officer, was chosen by wing leadership to be the “XLer of the Week”, for the week of March 25, 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.
  • Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Luis Reyes, the Exchange’s senior enlisted advisor, speaks to Exchange employees at the Laughlin Base Exchange, March 26, 2019 at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. Reyes visited the Laughlin BX, Commissary and Shoppette as part of a tour of Exchange facilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John A. Crawford)

    Exchange Senior Enlisted Advisor Focuses on Serving Airmen at Laughlin AFB

    Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Luis Reyes, Army & Air Force Exchange Service’s senior enlisted advisor, is making it his mission to ensure Airmen and families at Laughlin Air Force Base have the products they need, whether shopping in-store or online. During his visit to Laughlin on March 26, 2019, Reyes toured Exchange facilities and met with 47th Mission Support Group Superintendent Chief Master Sgt. Ronald Harper to address how the 123-year-old Department of Defense retailer can better serve Airmen.
  • 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
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