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  • Airman Brittany Zipperian assists Airman 1st Class Daud Mohamad with a face mask during the Scarlet Hawk Exercise 17-03 at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Sept. 6, 2017. While in the search and recovery phase of the exercise, the team donned personal protective gear, which would protect them from blood-borne pathogens. Both Zipperian and Mohamd are members of the 47th Force Support Squadron.

    Base exercises keep Laughlin Airmen prepared for potential mishap

    “Murphy’s Law” is an old adage that suggests if there’s an opportunity for something to go wrong it can, and it will – and the Air Force is not immune.
  • Mike Cardenas and Roland Deleon, Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas recyclers, tosses cardboard into a flatbed at the aircraft engine workshop here Sept. 15, 2017. Cardenas and Deleon, who both are prior service members, have more than 20 years’ combined experience in recycling at the facility.

    Recycling at Laughlin preserves the environment, saves money

    Before the mid-90s, the only means of recycling on Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, was through delivering their recyclables to the neighboring city of Del Rio. This not only lead to recyclables being thrown into general trash, but landfills were filled to the brim.
  • Staff Sgt. Phillip Crews, 47th Civil Engineer squadron fire emergency and logistics non-commissioned officer in charge, was chosen by wing leadership to be the “XLer,” for the week of Aug. 30. The “XLer,” a wing-level award program sponsored by Col. Charles Velino, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, and presented by Col. Michelle Pryor, 47th FTW vice commander, is awarded to those who consistently make outstanding contributions to their unit and Laughlin’s mission.

    XLer of the Week: Staff Sgt. Phillip Crews

    Staff Sgt. Phillip Crews, 47th Civil Engineer squadron fire emergency and logistics non-commissioned officer in charge, was chosen by wing leadership to be the “XLer,” for the week of Aug. 30.
  • Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 17-14 is set to graduate. (U.S. Air Force graphic/Airman 1st Class Benjamin N. Valmoja)

    SUPT Class 17-14 set to graduate

    All Laughlin members are invited to attend a graduation ceremony for Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 17-14, at 10 a.m., here, in Anderson Hall, Sept. 8, 2017.
  • Lt. Gen. Darryl Roberson, commander of Air Education and Training Command, examines the wing of a hail-damaged T-38 Talon at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, March 16, 2016, during a base tour. While touring Laughlin, Roberson held an all-call, visited various base agencies and discussed operations with wing leaders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brandon May)

    Laughlin, AETC tackle hailstorm recovery, one year later

    More than 18 months ago, a series of severe thunderstorms rolled through Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, dropping large chunks of ice on buildings, cars, and aircraft alike. The hail that rained down on the area Feb. 22, 2016, brought devastating effects to the base’s infrastructure. Along with the buildings, the storm put Laughlin’s pilot training mission at risk when more than 80 percent of the training fleet was grounded due to exceptional hail damage.
  • XLer of the Week: 2nd Lieutenant Dana Perodeau

    XLer of the Week: 2nd Lt. Dana Perodeau

    Second Lieutenant Dana Perodeau, International Military Students officer, was chosen by wing leadership to be this week’s “XLer,” Aug. 28.
  • U.S. Air Force Maj. Matthew McGinnis, 47th Security Forces Squadron commander, presents an award to Staff Sgt. Cody Davidson, 47th Military Working Dogs patrolman, and his K-9 dog Foxo, during a retirement ceremony for Foxo at Laughlin Air Force base, Texas on August 25, 2017.

    Laughlin retires K-9 service dog, long-time friend

    The 47th Security Forces Squadron at Laughlin Air Force Base retired one of its oldest K-9 service dogs on Friday, Aug. 25.
  • XLer of the Week: Senior Airman Evan Antons

    XLer of the Week: Senior Airman Evan Antons

    Senior Airman Evan Antons, aviation resource management journeyman, was chosen by the 47th Flying Training Wing leadership to be this week’s “XLer,” Aug. 14.
  • Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 17-13 is set to graduate. (U.S. Air Force graphic/Airman 1st Class Benjamin N. Valmoja)

    SUPT Class 17-13 set to graduate

    All Laughlin members are invited to attend Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 17-13's graduation ceremony Aug. 18, at 10 a.m. in Anderson Hall, here.
  • Staff Sgt. Katrina McGee, 47th Logistics Readiness Squadron plans and integration NCOIC, presents her award from wing leadership Aug. 14.

    XLer of the Week: Staff Sgt. Katrina McGee

    Staff Sgt. Katrina McGee, 47th Logistics Readiness Squadron plans and integration NCOIC, was chosen by wing leadership to be this week’s “XLer,” Aug. 14.
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