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  • Members of the 47th Security Forces Squadron pose for a group photo at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Jan. 7, 2020. Every year on Jan. 9, the nation takes a day to celebrate and honor the service of all law enforcement agencies around the country and abroad as Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. This includes military law enforcement’s public service to ensure members of Laughlin work and live in a safe, threat-free environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin N. Valmoja)

    Laughlin observes National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day

    LAUGHLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Texas – Defenders do more than scan Identification Cards at the front gate. Many have deployed overseas and have been in combat situations. For this very reason, Defenders work and train extensive hours to stay sharp at all times. Every year on Jan. 9, the nation takes a day to celebrate and honor the service of all law enforcement agencies around the country and abroad as Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. This includes military law enforcement’s public service to ensure members of Laughlin work and live in a safe, threat-free environment.
  • Master Sgt. Christopher Long, 47th Security Forces Squadron logistics and resources superintendent, holds a German Armed Forces Badge for Military Proficiency at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Oct. 10, 2019. “This was a great opportunity for our defenders to broaden their horizon and participate in activities outside their scope and challenge their abilities,” said Long. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Marco A. Gomez)

    Defenders take on allied nation's test

    Master Sgt. Christopher Long, 47th Security Forces Squadron logistics and resources superintendent, holds a German Armed Forces Badge for Military Proficiency at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Oct. 10, 2019. “This was a great opportunity for our defenders to broaden their horizon and participate in activities outside their scope and challenge
  • Staff Sgt. Nicholas Heckler, 47th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, prepares for a long day in the field at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, April 17, 2019. The 47th SFS changed up the tempo with an exercise that challenged their tactics, teamwork and physical fitness as they were put head to head with a simulated opposing force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Benjamin N. Valmoja)

    Defensor Fortis: XL Defenders hold the line

    Laughlin's Defenders trekked through the base’s farthest corners, fighting off a simulated enemy with their sights set on sharpening their tactics as a unit at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, April 17, 2019. They changed up the tempo with an exercise that challenged their tactics, teamwork and physical fitness.
  • Maj. Matthew McGinnis, 47th Security Forces Squadron commander, provides insight on how proper preparation places one in a position to seize any opportunity. "More often than not, being in the right place at the right time wasn’t an accident," McGinnis said. "You were in the right place because you worked hard and put yourself there." (U.S. Air Force photo)

    Commander’s Corner: Get out there and go get it!

    An obvious trait I see in successful people is their ability to recognize opportunity and act on it. Success usually doesn’t come by sitting back and waiting for it to come to you. Opportunity may present itself Being in a leadership position in the Air Force has allowed me to watch opportunity play out. Some people look at an opportunity and watch it fly right by and wonder later why nothing good ever happens to them. Other people pounce when opportunity shows itself. to you or you may have to seek it out, but once it comes, you have to have the fortitude to seize it and do something with it.
  • The 47th Security Forces Squadron is slated to host the first-ever Pre-Ranger Assessment Course at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Feb. 2 through 4, 2108. According to Carey, these three days are monumental in assessing whether you’ll be successful at the 15-day rather than sending an Airman who is not prepared. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Anne McCready)

    First Pre-Ranger Assessment Course to be held at Laughlin

    The 47th Security Forces Squadron is scheduled to host the first-ever Pre-Ranger Assessment Course at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, on Feb. 2-4, 2018. The three-day course provides an opportunity for U.S. Air Force members of any rank and career field to gage whether or not the 15-day Ranger Assessment Course (RAC) at Fort Bliss, Texas, is a path they intend to pursue.
  • Tech. Sgt. Richard Bates, 47th Security Forces Squadron flight chief, was selected for promotion to Technical Sergeant under the Stripes for Exceptional Performers (STEP) program on Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, April 1, 2017. Prior to this STEP promotion, Bates was also a Senior Airman Below-the-Zone recipient and a first-time staff sergeant select. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin N. Valmoja)

    STEP promotion surprises defender

    April Fool’s Day came with a pleasant surprise this year for Tech. Sgt. Richard Bates, 47th Security Forces Squadron flight chief. Bates was selected by Brig. Gen. Patrick Doherty, 19th Air Force commander, for promotion to Technical Sergeant under the Stripes for Exceptional Performers (STEP) program -- and it wasn’t an April Fool’s joke.
  • Airman 1st Class Matthew McGonigal, 47th Security Forces Squadron patrolman (center), accepts the “XLer of the Week” award from Col. Michelle Pryor, 47th Flying Training Wing vice commander (left), and Chief Master Sgt. George Richey, 47th FTW command chief (right), on Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, March 2, 2017. 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/Airman 1st Class Daniel Hambor)

    Laughlin XLer: Airman 1st Class Matthew McGonigal

    McGonigal was chosen by wing leadership as this week’s XLer for his outstanding contributions to his unit and Laughlin
  • Staff Sgt. Tynesha Sweeney, center, 47th Security Forces Squadron NCO in charge of standardizations and evaluations, accepts the “XLer of the Week” award from Col. Thomas Shank, left, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Teresa Clapper, right, 47th FTW command chief, here, March 30, 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 Airman 1st Class Brandon May)

    Laughlin XLer: Staff Sgt. Tynesha Sweeney

    Week of April 4, 2016
  • Senior Airman Steven Lowrance, center, 47th Security Forces Squadron vehicle control officer, poses with Col. Thomas Shank, left, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Teresa Clapper, 47th FTW command chief, after accepting the “XLer of the Week” award, here, Dec. 2, 2015. 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: Senior Airman Steven Lowrance

    Week of November 30, 2015
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