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  • Senior Airman Daniel Miranda: Notable Nomad August 2020

    U.S. Air Force Col. Jon Wheeler, 33rd Fighter Wing commander, presented the Notable Nomad award to Senior Airman Daniel Miranda, 33rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, Aug. 13, 2020. The Notable Nomad award is a commander’s accolade given to only one Airman

  • Airman to Colonel: First female vice paving the way

    After enlisting more than 38 years ago, Col. Sandra Wilson blazed a path from enlisted to officer, reaching a new height in June this year when she became the first female vice commander for the 162nd Wing. If that isn’t enough, Wilson is also the first non-rated officer to take the role.

  • Laughlin Airmen use first aid, save family

    During one ordinary shift, two Laughlin Airmen found themselves in a frightening situation during which they had to apply the life-saving skills they’d rehearsed each year.

  • Laughlin XLer of week: Capt. Brian McGovern

    Capt. Brian McGovern, 47th Student Squadron transition flight commander, was chosen by wing leadership to be the “XLer of the Week”, the week of August 3, 2020, at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. The “XLer” award, presented by Col. Craig Prather, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, and Chief Master

  • SUPT classes 20-20, 20-21 set to graduate at Laughlin

    Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 20-20 and 20-21 are set to graduate after 52 weeks of training at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Aug. 8, 2020. Laughlin is the home of the 47th Flying Training Wing, whose mission is to build combat-ready Airmen, leaders and pilots. (U.S. Air Force