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  • Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, has been graduating pilots since the mid-1950’s and has seen nearly 22,000 silver wings presented to graduates. Currently, the base uses the T-6A Texan II, T-38C Talon and the T-1A Jayhawk to teach American and allied nation’s pilots to fly. (U.S. Air Force Graphic by Airman 1st Class Marco A. Gomez)

    New commander takes reins at 47th Flying Training Wing

    Col. Lee Gentile assumed command of the 47th Flying Training Wing Oct. 31 during a ceremony in Hangar 1 at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. “Every Airman is crucial to the success of the wing’s mission,” Gentile said. “As leaders, it’s our mission to ensure our Airmen understand their part and their impact.”
  • Maj. Gen. Patrick Doherty, 19th Air Force commander, is responsible for and oversees over 45 percent of the Air Force’s annual flying hour program that trains more than 32,000 U.S. and allied aircrew annually flying 28 different type of aircraft. The 19th Air Force, based out of Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, is composed of more than 36,000 total force personnel and 1,608 aircraft assigned to 17 wings located across the U.S. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anne McCready)

    Airman's Spotlight: Maj. Gen. Patrick Doherty

    Maj. Gen. Patrick Doherty, 19th Air Force commander, is responsible for and oversees over 45 percent of the Air Force’s annual flying hour program that trains more than 32,000 U.S. and allied aircrew annually flying 28 different type of aircraft. The 19th Air Force, based out of Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, is composed of more than
  • Airman 1st Class Lucas Lobo, 47th Medical Support Squadron outpatient records technician, searches through the filing system at the 47th Medical Group, Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas on Oct. 19, 2018. One of Lobo’s highest priorities is keeping patients’ personal information safe and secure, and filing properly it for future use. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anne McCready)

    XLer of the week: Airman 1st Class Lucas Lobo

    Airman 1st Class Lucas Lobo, 47th Medical Support Squadron outpatient records technician, was chosen by wing leadership to be the “XLer” of the week, for the week of Oct. 15, 2018, at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. The “XLer” award, presented by Col. Charlie Velino, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, is given to those who consistently make outstanding contributions to their unit and the Laughlin mission.
  • Staff Sgt. Kenneth Rambo, 47th Flying Training Wing egress systems craftsman, installs components on a pilot’s ejection seat, Oct. 10, 2018, at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. Along with their support and the dedication of his team, Rambo mentored the next generation of egress craftsmen, aced the Unit Effectiveness Inspection, or UEI, with zero discrepancies and earned the honor roll achievement to earn him the “XLer of the week” award. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Marco A. Gomez)

    XLer of the week: Staff Sgt. Kenneth Rambo

    Staff Sgt. Kenneth Rambo, 47th Flying Training Wing egress systems craftsman was chosen by wing leadership to be the “XLer” of the week, for the week of Oct. 8, 2018, 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.
  • Paloma Felan, Losano Fitness Center spin and Zumba instructor, leads a spin class during additional exercises at Losano Fitness Center at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas Oct. 5, 2018. Felan was hit with breast cancer in the summer of 2017, and she opted for a double mastectomy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anne McCready)

    Cancer survivor says knowledge is power

    The solid gym doors swung open, spilling the warm, Texas evening light across the Losano Fitness Center carpet. A woman with a lively step marched across the gym lobby down the hallway greeting the people she saw by name. She turned right into a room with mirrors, colorful mood lamps and a light, hardwood floor. A handful of women greeted her as they stretched and warmed up for the class.
  • Deborah Pagan, 47th Flying Training Wing Comptroller Squadron financial budget analyst, is part of a team who assist units and members of Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas with financial business concerning government expenses. Pagan enjoys helping Airmen understand financial processes better so they are empowered to complete the mission and not worry about possibly committing fraud, waste or abuse. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Airman 1st Class Anne McCready)

    Airman’s Spotlight: Deborah Pagan

    Many shy away from handling financial issues due to complexity, and dealing with government finances can seem especially daunting. The repercussions could be severe if there is suspected fraud waste and abuse in question. That is why it is important for Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, to have a team of analysts, who oversee government purchase cardholders, how vouchers are filed and many more financial doings. Deborah Pagan, 47th Flying Training Wing Comptroller Squadron financial budget analyst, has worked five years in finance and 10 years as the 47th Operations Group resource advisor, helping Airmen sort through the financial fog of government expenses.
  • Airman 1st Class Beau Cantrell, 47th Communications Squadron cyber transport technician, logs in to a “switch” to check the configuration in a server room, Sept. 24, 2018, at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. Cantrell, hailing from Hot Springs, Arkansas, attacked a critical network error that affected more than 1,700 computers at Laughlin. He was able to identify and address what went wrong, restoring internet for 22 units in less than three days. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Marco A. Gomez)

    XLer of the week: Airman 1st Class Beau Cantrell

    Airman 1st Class Beau Cantrell, 47th Communications Squadron cyber transport technician was chosen by wing leadership to be the “XLer” of the week, for the week of Sept. 17, 2018, at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. The “XLer” award, presented by Col. Charlie Velino, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, is given to those who consistently make outstanding contributions to their unit and the Laughlin mission.
  • Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 18-14 graduates after 52 weeks of training at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Sept. 7, 2018. Laughlin is the home of the 47th Flying Training Wing, whose mission is to graduate the world’s best military-trained pilots, deploy mission-ready warriors and develop professional and confident leaders. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Airman 1st Class Anne McCready)

    SUPT Class 18-14 set to graduate

    All Laughlin members are invited to attend Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 18-14’s graduation ceremony at 10 a.m., Sept. 7, in Anderson Hall, here.
  • Master Sgt. Shenett Camacho, 47th Flying Training Wing Command Post superintendent of command and control operations, discusses her views on mentorship and how having mentors in and out of her career field helped her grow throughout her career. Overall, Camacho’s goal as a mentor and a senior NCO remain the same as when she was a NCO. That goal she says is to strive to be better than she was the day before and bring as many with her along the journey. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anne McCready)

    Airman’s Spotlight: Master Sgt. Shennet Camacho

    Master Sgt. Shenett Camacho, 47th Flying Training Wing Command Post superintendent of command and control operations, found mentors throughout her career who helped guide her in work and in her personal life. After discovering the worth of her role in the mission as an airman 1st class, Camacho decided to make the U.S. Air Force a career, and she leaned on her role models for wisdom.
  • Howard Knoll, 47th Maintenance Directorate T-38C Talon Division aircraft maintenance trainer, monitors Francisco Gallegos, 47th MXD flight attendant, inspect a T-38’s landing gear. Knoll, a prior Air Force maintainer, possesses more than 30 years knowledge about the T-38, and he values passing this information on to Laughlin’s maintainers and to local high schools through the “Grow Your Own” program to keep Laughlin pilots safe in the air. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anne McCready)

    XLer of the Week: Howard Knoll

    Howard Knoll, 47th Maintenance Directorate T-38C Talon Division aircraft maintenance trainer, was chosen by wing leadership to be the “XLer” of the week, for the week of Aug. 20, 2018, at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. The “XLer” award, presented by Col. Charlie Velino, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, is given to those who consistently make outstanding contributions to their unit and the Laughlin mission.
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