Airman's Time 47th Radar, Airfield, and Weather Systems (RAWS) Flight U.S. Air Force Logo Aug. 7, 2026 Airman's Time 47th Radar, Airfield, and Weather Systems (RAWS) Flight From left, U.S. Air Force Col. Eric Bissonette, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, is shown how to don the required safety equipment by Airman 1st Class Jonah Lopez, 47th Operations Support Squadron Radar, Airfield, and Weather Systems apprentice, in preparation to climb an air traffic control radio tower during Airman's Time at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Aug. 4, 2026. Laughlin is home to the Air Force's largest Air Traffic Control and Landing Systems ground-to-air radio portfolio. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Harrison Sullivan) Details Download Airman's Time 47th Radar, Airfield, and Weather Systems (RAWS) Flight U.S. Air Force Col. Eric Bissonette, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, climbs an air traffic control radio tower during Airman's Time at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Aug. 4, 2026. The Air Traffic Control towers hold antennas used to communicate with Air Force pilots and any other aircraft going through Laughlin's airspace. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Harrison Sullivan) Details Download Airman's Time 47th Radar, Airfield, and Weather Systems (RAWS) Flight U.S. Air Force Col. Eric Bissonette, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, performs a harness hang test during Airman's Time at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Aug. 4, 2026. Airmen trained in Radar, Airfield, and Weather Systems conduct hang tests to build confidence and trust their gear. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Harrison Sullivan) Details Download Airman's Time 47th Radar, Airfield, and Weather Systems (RAWS) Flight U.S. Air Force Staff Sergeant Samuel Stone, Operations Support Squadron Radar, Airfield, and Weather Systems (RAWS) noncommission officer in charge, rappels down an Air Traffic Control radio tower during Airman's Time at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Aug. 4, 2026. Home to the Air Force's largest Air Traffic Control and Landing Systems (ATCALS) ground-to-air radio portfolio, Laughlin relies on RAWS to install, maintain, and repair the antennas and infrastructure that keep pilots and air traffic controllers in constant communication. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Harrison Sullivan) Details Download LAUGHLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- The 47th Flying Training Wing command team visited the 47th Operations Support Squadron's Radar, Airfield, and Weather Systems (RAWS) Flight during Airman’s Time at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Aug. 4, 2026 The session gave the U.S. Air Force Col. Eric Bissonette, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, an opportunity to learn about RAWS Operations and climb a radio tower. Home to the Air Force's largest Air Traffic Control and Landing Systems ground-to-air radio portfolio, Laughlin relies on RAWS to install, maintain, and repair the antennas and infrastructure that keep pilots and air traffic controllers in constant communication. Airman’s Time provides opportunities for professional development, mentorship and cross-functional learning across the wing.