Airman's Time - 47th Maintenance Directorate U.S. Air Force Logo July 24, 2026 47th Flying Training Wing command team visits 47th Maintenance Directorate From left, U.S. Air Force Col. Eric Bissonette, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, and Nick Palencia, 47th Maintenance Directorate jet engine mechanic, receives a hands-on familiarization of the underside of a T-38C Talon during Airman’s Time at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, July 21, 2026. The session gave Bissonette an opportunity to learn about aircraft systems and maintenance operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kylie Rabb) Details Download 47th Flying Training Wing command team visits 47th Maintenance Directorate From left, U.S. Air Force Col. Eric Bissonette, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, and Nick Palencia, 47th Maintenance Directorate jet engine mechanic, drills into the underside of a T-38C Talon during Airman’s Time at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, July 21, 2026. The session gave Bissonette an opportunity to learn about aircraft systems and maintenance operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kylie Rabb) Details Download 47th Flying Training Wing command team visits 47th Maintenance Directorate U.S. Air Force Col. Eric Bissonette, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, examines the underside of a T-38C Talon during Airman’s Time at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, July 21, 2026. The familiarization highlighted the critical role maintainers play in supporting the wing’s flying mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kylie Rabb) Details Download 47th Flying Training Wing command team visits 47th Maintenance Directorate U.S. Air Force Col. Eric Bissonette, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, examines a wrench during Airman’s Time at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, July 21, 2026. The session gave Bissonette an opportunity to learn about aircraft systems and maintenance operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kylie Rabb) Details Download 47th Flying Training Wing command team visits 47th Maintenance Directorate U.S. Air Force Col. Eric Bissonette, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, uses a wrench to loosen bolts in the underside of a T-38C Talon during Airman’s Time at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, July 21, 2026. The experience emphasized that every successful flight begins with the expertise of dedicated maintenance professionals. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kylie Rabb) Details Download 47th Flying Training Wing command team visits 47th Maintenance Directorate U.S. Air Force Col. Eric Bissonette, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, uses a hand tool to gain hands-on experience with a T-38C Talon component during Airman’s Time at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, July 21, 2026. Airman’s Time provides opportunities for professional development, mentorship and cross-functional learning across the wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kylie Rabb) Details Download The 47th Flying Training Wing command team visited the 47th Maintenance Directorate during Airman's Time at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, July 21, 2026. The session gave the command team an opportunity to learn about aircraft systems and maintenance operations. The familiarization highlighted the critical role maintainers play in supporting the wing’s flying mission and emphasized that every successful flight begins with the expertise of dedicated maintenance professionals. Airman’s Time provides opportunities for professional development, mentorship and cross-functional learning across the wing.