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  • Senior Airman Christopher Dunning, a 47th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron Mental Health flight chief, was chosen by wing leadership to be the “XLer of the Week” of Sept. 16, 2019 at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Marco A. Gomez)

    XLer of the Week: Senior Airman Christopher Dunning

    Senior Airman Christopher Dunning, a 47th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron Mental Health technician, was chosen by wing leadership to be the “XLer of the Week” of Sept. 16, 2019 at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. Dunning had a key role during Laughlin’s tactical pause where his team had the opportunity to ensure that anyone who was involved in the incident had someone to talk to.
  • Capt. Kathleen Shurr, 47th Medical Operations Squadron family health physician, was chosen by wing leadership to be the “XLer” of the week, for the week of Feb. 11, 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 Senior Airman Daniel Hambor)

    XLer of the Week: Capt. Kathleen Shurr

    Capt. Kathleen Shurr, 47th Medical Operations Squadron family health physician, was chosen by wing leadership to be the “XLer” of the week, for the week of Feb. 11, 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.
  • Maj. (Dr.) Phong Ngo, 47th Medical Operations Squadron physician, enters a patient’s information into a medical records program, Sept. 18, 2018, at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. “The challenging aspect is finding the amount of time and being efficient to try to handle everything, because we’re such a small base, we have to learn to coordinate with outside providers and specialists to get the patients the care they need,” Ngo said. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Marco A. Gomez)

    XLer of the week: Maj. (Dr.) Phong Ngo

    Maj. (Dr.) Phong Ngo, 47th Medical Operations Squadron family medicine physician, was chosen by wing leadership to be the “XLer” of the week, for the week of Sept. 10, 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.
  • Airmen 1st Class Chansol Kim and Sanghoon Woo were recently naturalized as U.S. citizens. The two South Korean natives joined the Air Force for the opportunities; Woo plans on commissioning and becoming a pilot, while Kim plans on traveling the world. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Benjamin N. Valmoja)

    XL Airmen gain American citizenship

    People join the military for different reasons: financial stability, education, travel – the list goes on. For Airmen 1st Class Chansol Kim and Sanghoon Woo, wearing the uniform has a different meaning than most, because through their commitment to the Air Force they are now naturalized American citizens.
  • Kenneth Wiese, 47th Medical Group director of quality services, was chosen by wing leadership to be the “XLer” of the week, for the week of March 19, 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. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Marco A. Gomez)

    XLer of the week: Kenneth Wiese

    Kenneth Wiese, 47th Medical Group director of quality services, was chosen by wing leadership to be the “XLer” of the week, for the week of March 19, 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.
  • Jamie Wells, 47th Medical Group pediatric nurse, was chosen by wing leadership to be the “XLer” of the week, for the week of Jan. 8, 2018. The “XLer” award, presented by Col. Thatcher Cardon, 47th Medical Group commander, is given to those who consistently make outstanding contributions to their unit and the Laughlin mission.

    XLer of the week: Jamie Wells

    Jamie Wells, 47th Medical Group pediatric nurse, was chosen by wing leadership to be the “XLer” of the week, for the week of Jan. 8, 2018. The “XLer” award, presented by Col. Thatcher Cardon, 47th Medical Group commander, is given to those who consistently make outstanding contributions to their unit and the Laughlin mission.

  • 47th MDG partners with VVRMC

    Laughlin Air Force Base's 47th Medical Group partnered with Del Rio's Val Verde Regional Medical Clinic to improve healthcare for both Laughlin and Del Rio communities.
  • The month of March not only celebrates the beginning of spring but is also a month to remind the public about the importance of nutrition. The National Nutrition Month campaign – created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics - educates people on making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Senior Airman Ariel D. Partlow)

    A 'small bite' into National Nutrition Month

    The 47th Medical Group brings awareness to National Nutrition Month in March to help promote a healthier lifestyle for military members and their families.
  • Airman 1st Class Maritza Caldera, center, 47th Medical Operations Squadron mental health technician, accepts the “XLer of the Week” award from Col. Thomas Shank, right, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Teresa Clapper, left, 47th FTW command chief, here, Feb. 17, 2016. The XLer is a weekly award chosen by wing leadership and is presented to those who consistently make outstanding contributions to their unit and Laughlin. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jimmie D. Pike)

    Laughlin XLer: A1C Maritza Caldera

    Week of February 17, 2016
  • Laughlin offers multiple resources to help combat stress including whether it is job-, financial-, or family-related stress, or just the “holiday blues,” there is always a support agency standing by to help such as: the Airman and Family Readiness Center, mental health clinic, the Military Crisis Hotline, the chaplain and the Military Family Life Consultants. (U.S. Air Force graphic by 2nd Lt. Dean Krupka)

    Spreading a little holiday resilience

    Reminding Laughlin of the resources available.
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