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  • Technical Sgt. Nathaniel Andrews, 47th Civil Engineer Squadron assistant fire chief, was chosen by wing leadership to be the “XLer” of the week, for the week of July 15, 2019, at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. The “XLer” award, presented by Col. Lee Gentile, 47th Flying Training Wing commander and Chief Master Sgt. Ronald Harper, 47th Mission Support Group superintendent, is given to those who consistently make outstanding contributions to their unit and the Laughlin mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin N. Valmoja)

    XLer of the week: Tech. Sgt. Nathaniel Andrews

    Technical Sgt. Nathaniel Andrews, 47th Civil Engineer Squadron assistant fire chief, was chosen by wing leadership to be the “XLer” of the week, for the week of July 15, 2019, at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. The “XLer” award, presented by Col. Lee Gentile, 47th Flying Training Wing commander and Chief Master Sgt. Ronald Harper, 47th Mission Support Group superintendent, is given to those who consistently make outstanding contributions to their unit and the Laughlin mission.
  • Miguel Chacon, 47th Civil Engineering Squadron lead fire fighter, gives fire hats out to children at Laughlin Air Force Base, Oct. 20, 2017. Laughlin fire dogs volunteered to read to the children at the base library to help them understand a firefighter’s job. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Anne McCready)

    Laughlin ‘fire dogs’ focus on fire prevention

    Laughlin firefighters made their rounds on base during Fire Prevention Week, Oct 9 –13, 2017, at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. This year’s theme for fire prevention week was “Two Ways Out,” and Team XL firefighters along with Sparky reminded people of the importance of situational awareness by touring the base, visiting facilities to spread the message and giving out literature on the subject.
  • Airman 1st Class James Nicholson III, 47th Civil Engineer Squadron fire protection apprentice (front center), accepts the “XLer of the Week” award from Col. Michelle Pryor, 47th Flying Training Wing vice commander (front left), and Chief Master Sgt. George Richey, 47th FTW command chief (front right), on Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Jan. 25, 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 Benjamin N. Valmoja)

    Laughlin XLer: Airman 1st Class James Nicholson III

    Nicholson was chosen by wing leadership as this week’s XLer for his outstanding contributions to his unit and Laughlin.
  • The 47th Civil Engineer Squadron prepares for structural live-fire training on Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Nov. 18, 2015. Using an offensive firefighting tactic, the goal was to estinguish the fire as quickly, safely and efficiently as possible. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brandon May)

    Practice makes perfect

    The Laughlin Fire Department conducted structural live-fire training Nov. 18, 2015.
  • Staff Sgt. Matthew Solis, 47th Security Forces Squadron reports and analysis, cordons a simulated crime scene on Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Oct. 30, 2015. The exercises involved a simulated aircraft hijack and an active shooter scenario, a combined force protection condition, and an anti-terrorism and chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosives scenario. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ariel D. Partlow)(Released)

    Base agencies unite for wing-wide exercise

    Laughlin practices cooperation and communication to complete objective
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