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  • Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Classes 19-21 and 19-22 are set to graduate after 52 weeks of training at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Aug. 16, 2019. Laughlin is the home of the 47th Flying Training Wing, whose mission is to train the next generation of multi-domain combat aviators, deploy mission-ready warriors and develop professional, confident leaders. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Airman 1st Class Marco A. Gomez)

    SUPT classes 19-21, 19-22 set to graduate

    All Laughlin members are invited to attend Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Classes 19-21 and 19-22’s graduation ceremony at 10 a.m., Aug. 16, 2019, in Anderson Hall, here. Bruno Lozano, Del Rio city mayor and former U.S. Air Force security forces defender, will be the guest speaker. Awards and special recognition will be given to outstanding graduates.
  • Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Classes 19-17 and 19-18 are set to graduate after 52 weeks of training at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, June 28, 2019. Laughlin is the home of the 47th Flying Training Wing, whose mission is to train the next generation of multi-domain combat aviators, deploy mission-ready warriors and develop professional, confident leaders. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Senior Airman Benjamin N. Valmoja)

    SUPT Classes 19-17 and 19-18 set to graduate

    All Laughlin members are invited to attend Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Classes 19-17 and 19-18’s graduation ceremony at 10 a.m., June 28, 2019, in Anderson Hall, here. Maj. Gen. Craig Wills, 19th Air Force commander and former 47th Operations Group commander, will be the guest speaker. Awards and special recognition will be given to outstanding graduates.
  • Lt. Col. Richard Brower, the director of operations for the 434th Flying Training Squadron, gives a pre-flight brief to David Krizauskas, a 434th Flying Training Squadron instructor pilot, 1st Lt. Rhett Spongberg, a 434th Flying Training Squadron instructor pilot, and Rebecca Wilson, a Civil Air Patrol cadet from Broken Arrow, Okla. on June 13, 2019 at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. The Civil Air Patrol is a congressionally chartered volunteer civilian auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force that provide emergency services, aerospace education and teen cadet programs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John A. Crawford)

    CAP Cadets converge on Laughlin

    Twenty-eight high school Civil Air Patrol students from across America converged on Laughlin June 8 through 15 to get a first-hand course in pilot training. CAP is the official civilian auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force. CAP is a volunteer organization with an aviation-minded membership including people from all backgrounds, lifestyles and occupations.
  • Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Classe 19-10 is set to graduate after 52 weeks of training at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, May 31, 2019. Laughlin is the home of the 47th Flying Training Wing, whose mission is to train the next generation of multi-domain combat aviators, deploy mission-ready warriors and develop professional, confident leaders. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Senior Airman Anne McCready)

    SUPT Class 19-10 set to graduate

    All Laughlin members are invited to attend Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 19-10’s graduation ceremony at 9 a.m., May 31, 2019, in Anderson Hall, here. Col. (retired) Carl W. Rahn, 618th Air Operations Center director of operations, will be the guest speaker.
  • Frank Ochello, 47th Operations Group T-6A Texan II simulator instructor pilot, has been serving as a simulation instructor at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, for 16 years. Impressed by each and every student who graduates with their wings, Ochello believes there are no short cuts to becoming an Air Force pilot. “These students are truly the cream of the crop of their generation,” Ochello said. “I’m grateful our country still produces such men and women who want to serve.” (U.S Air Force graphic by Anne McCready)

    Airman’s Spotlight: Frank Ochello

    Frank Ochello, 47th Operations Group T-6A Texan II simulator instructor pilot, has been serving as a simulation instructor at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, for 16 years. Impressed by each and every student who graduates with their wings, Ochello believes there are no short cuts to becoming an Air Force pilot. “These students are truly the cream
  • Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 19-07 graduate after 52 weeks of training at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, March 15, 2019. Laughlin is the home of the 47th Flying Training Wing, whose mission is to train the next generation of multi-domain combat aviators, deploy mission-ready warriors and develop professional, confident leaders. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Airman 1st Class Marco A. Gomez)

    SUPT Class 19-07 set to graduate

    All Laughlin members are invited to attend Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 19-07’s graduation ceremony at 10 a.m., March 15, 2019, in Anderson Hall, here. Col. Jaron Roux, Secretary of Defense Executive Fellow serving with Accenture Federal Services, will be the guest speaker. Awards and special recognition will be given to outstanding graduates.
  • As the officer in charge of officiating the dignified transfers of fallen heroes between an aircraft and a transport vehicle, Maj. Emily Arthur, currently the 47th Contracting Flight commander at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, then filling the shoes of the Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, contracting commander, found herself in a meaningful role. Her eyes were opened to the realization while her issues may seem big, others have also experienced tragic loss. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Daniel Hambor)

    Putting our problems in perspective: visual reminders

    If you’ve ever visited my office, you’ll notice that I have a framed photograph hanging rather prominently on my back wall. The picture is of an Air Force Honor Guard member, diligently standing guard over two flag-draped caskets in the back of a C-17. This picture serves as a reminder of one of the most important jobs I have ever held in the Air Force.
  • Master Sgt. Christopher Smith Jr., 47th Security Forces Squadron operations superintendent, was assigned to Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, directly after his military training instructor assignment at Air Force Basic Military Training. As an MTI, he enjoyed being able to take an Airman who was on the fence or not quite cutting it, and set them on the right track with proper direction and motivation. “It wasn’t always about yelling and punishment,” he said. “That’s a part of the job and a way to establish authority, but there is so much more to shaping an Airman than screaming and pretending to be angry.” (U.S. Air Force graphic by Airman 1st Class Anne McCready)

    Airman’s Spotlight: Master Sgt. Christopher Smith Jr.

    Master Sgt. Christopher Smith Jr., 47th Security Forces Squadron operations superintendent, was assigned to Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, directly after his military training instructor assignment at Air Force Basic Military Training. As an MTI, he enjoyed being able to take an Airman who was on the fence or not quite cutting it, and set them on
  • Lt. Col. Andrew Katz, 47th Operation Support Squadron commander, talks about gaining a new focus, taking initiative, and how innovation can be simple. In his squadron, he says, “If you touch it, you own it,” and he encourages his people take ownership of problems in their work centers and provide ground-breaking solutions. (Courtesy photo)

    Search for Initiative and Ownership

    When Gen. David Goldfein became Chief of Staff of the Air Force in mid-2016, he called squadrons the “beating heart” of the service and promised his first year as chief would focus on revitalizing the squadron, as the core-fighting unit of the Air Force. Now, with this new focus, it’s critical for one to dig deeper to discover the root of this shift in mindset— generating initiative and ownership.
  • 2nd Lt. Eric Wiggins and other student pilots from Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training class 20-05 practice their parachute landing falls, Jan. 17, 2019, at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. They used two and four foot platforms to jump from, and when they fell, they practiced making 5 points of contact during the roll. According to instructors, if they were to land feet-first from a parachute jump, they could potentially break their legs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anne McCready)

    The 47th AOPTU prepares student pilots to land a career in flight

    2nd Lt. Eric Wiggins and other student pilots from Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training class 20-05 practice their parachute landing falls, Jan. 17, 2019, at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. They used two and four foot platforms to jump from, and when they fell, they practiced making 5 points of contact during the roll. According to instructors,
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