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Laughlin AFB, Texas

Pilot training graduates at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, in 1943. (Courtesy photo)
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Laughlin AFB, Texas

Student pilots in parachute training on Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, in 1989. (Courtesy photo)
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Laughlin AFB, Texas

Aircraft maintenance operations on Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, in 1956. (Courtesy photo)
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Laughlin AFB, Texas

A maintainer marshalls a T-38C Talon on the flightline on Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, in 1989. (Courtesy photo)
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Laughlin AFB, Texas

The main gate of Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, in 1980. (Courtesy photo)
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Laughlin AFB, Texas

The main gate of Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, in 1957. (Courtesy photo)
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Pilot training graduates Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, in 1943. (Courtesy photo)
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Chaplains

Aaliyah Negley, 47th Flying Training Wing community support coordinator, instructs a class on suicide prevention at the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Del Rio Border Patrol Sector in Del Rio, Texas, Sept. 21, 2015. The training covered the pillars of resiliency, ways to cope with stress, how to overcome overwhelming challenges, and how to look for the signs of depression or suicidal thoughts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ariel D. Partlow)
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An exemplary Airman

Air Force Reservist Master Sgt. Christopher Enfinger, 47th Security Forces Squadron alternate operations superintendent, poses at the 47th SFS on Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, July 8, 2015. When not serving in his reservist capacity, Enfinger is one of only 25 officers, detectives, and sergeants assigned to the San Antonio Police Department Gang Unit who is responsible for tracking, documenting and monitoring more than 10,000 gang members and over 30 different gangs throughout San Antonio. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech Sgt. Steven R. Doty)
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Two badges, two missions, one purpose

An Air Force Security Police Badge rests against a San Antonio Police Department badge on Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, July 8, 2015. The badges belong to Christopher Enfinger who serves as a patrol officer assigned to the SAPD Gang Unit, as well as a Master Sgt. assigned to the Air Force Reserves currently stationed at the 47th Security Forces Squadron here. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech Sgt. Steven R. Doty)
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Introducing, the F-35 Lightning II

An F-35 Lightning II sits on the flightline at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, May 1, 2015. The F-35 is a 5th Generation fighter, combining advanced stealth with fighter speed and agility, fully fused sensor information, network-enabled operations and advanced sustainment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Steven R. Doty)
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An under-the-belly look

Staff Sgt. Robert James Jr., 61st Aircraft Maintenance Unit dedicated crew chief, provides insight on the F-35 Lightning II at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, May 1, 2015. James is one of more than 1,000 specially trained F-35 maintainers trained with simulators like the weapons loading trainer at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida Integrated Training Center. The simulators provide realistic maintenance training without taking the aircraft off the flight line. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Steven R. Doty)
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Graduation day surprise

Laughlin Air Force Base student pilot graduates, Class 15-08, and their families tour two F-35 Lightning II jets on May 1, 2015. Luke currently has 22 of the scheduled 144 F-35’s on the flightline with 20 U.S. jets and two from the Royal Australian Air Force. A total of 11 countries will send representatives to Luke Air Force Base’s F-35 program, and in June, Luke will stand up the 62nd Fighter Squadron to begin flying in September. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Steven R. Doty)
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Mission-focused

Col. Brian Hastings, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, left, speaks with Brig. Gen. Scott Pleus, 56th Fighter Wing commander, at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, May 1, 2015. The 56th FW is the largest fighter wing in the U.S. Air Force, graduating more than 300 F-16 pilots and 300 air control professionals annually, and will soon transition into the sole pilot training center for the F-35 Lightning II. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Steven R. Doty)
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Mentoring Airmen

Maj. William Andreotta, 56th Training Squadron assistant director of operations, talks with Airmen at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, May 1, 2015. Luke’s critical role in the F-35 Lightning II mission is focused on training and producing U.S. and international pilots for the U.S. Air Force’s initial operational capability in August of 2016. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Steven R. Doty)
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Future pilot

An instructor pilot with the 96th Flying Training Squadron, left, speaks with a student pilot about the F-35 Lightning II at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, May 1, 2015. As team XL seeks to graduate the world’s best pilots, this experience provided the next-generation of warfighter’s an opportunity to view the aircraft up-close and personal, receive briefings from the pilots and maintenance professionals and learn about its important role in the Air Force mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Steven R. Doty)
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Documenting the future of America's 'Air Power'

Danny Williams, 47th Student Squadron Simulator instructor, captures images of the F-35 Lightning II sits at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, May 1, 2015. The two F-35’s are based out of the 61st Fighter Squadron, nicknamed “Top Dogs”, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Steven R. Doty)
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Non-lethal training

Airman 1st Class Jalen Snyder, center, 47th Security Forces Squadron patrolman, fends off Senior Airman Jacob Eckert, 47th SFS patrolman, in the RedMan suit after a level one contamination of oleoresin capsicum on Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Feb. 27, 2015. The RedMan suit is a form-fitted exoskeleton made of closed cell foam with a slick finish and is designed to protect the wearer from blunt trauma when training. Realistic training that places law enforcement officers into situations that simulate the stress and risk of the job, but that also avoids training injuries, is optimal. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Steven R. Doty)
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Act of courage

Master Sgt. Cameron Engleman is presented an Air Force Commendation Medal by Col. Brian Hastings, 47th Flying Training Wing commander at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Feb. 25, 2015. Engleman's medal citation reads: Master Sergeant Cameron T. Engleman distinguished himself by an act of courage while assigned to the 47th Civil Engineer Squadron, 47th Mission Support Group, 47th Flying Training Wing, Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. On that date and while off-duty, Sergeant Engleman instinctively rushed to the medical aid of a 35-year-old male active duty member who collapsed in the fitness center while playing basketball. His initial assessment determined the unconscious patient had no pulse and was not breathing. He immediately directed bystanders to call 911 and retrieve the facility's automated external defibrillator. Additionally, Sergeant Engleman initiated the administration of cardiopulmonary resuscitation, providing three sets of chest compressions and delivering vital oxygen to the patient's organs. Furthermore, he guided the set-up and application of the automated external defibrillator, delivering one shock to the victim. Immediately following the shock, he performed a secondary assessment, in which the patient had regained circulation and started breathing. Moreover, Sergeant Engleman led seven fire emergency service first responders. Upon arrival, he then directed the advanced life support personnel for patient stabilization and transport to the nearest emergency medical facility. His unselfish actions directly contributed to aborting cardiac death and saving an Airman's life. By his prompt action and humanitarian regard for his fellowman, Sergeant Engleman has reflected credit upon himself and the United States Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Steven Doty)
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Act of courage

Tech. Sgt. Patrick Ogborn is presented an Air Force Commendation Medal by Col. Brian Hastings, 47th Flying Training Wing commander at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Feb. 25, 2015. Ogborn's medal citation reads: Technical Sergeant Patrick L. Ogborn distinguished himself by an act of courage while assigned to the 47th Civil Engineer Squadron, 47th Mission Support Group, 47th Flying Training Wing, Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. On that date and while off-duty, Sergeant Ogborn rushed to the medical aid of a 35-year-old male active duty member who had collapsed in the fitness center while playing basketball. His initial assessment determined the unconscious patient had no pulse and was not breathing. He immediately assisted with the administration of cardiopulmonary resuscitation, providing three sets of artificial ventilation and mouth-to-mouth breathing, delivering vital oxygen to the patient's lungs. Furthermore, Sergeant Ogborn aided in the prompt set-up and application of the automated external defibrillator, which assessed the patient as needing one shock. After the shock was delivered, the patient regained circulation and started breathing. He then assisted with patient monitoring, stabilization and transfer to fire emergency services and advanced life support personnel for prompt transport to the nearest medical facility. Sergeant Ogborn's unselfish and immediate measures directly contributed to aborting cardiac death and saving an Airman's life. By his prompt action and humanitarian regard for his fellowman, Sergeant Ogborn has reflected credit upon himself and the United States Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Steven Doty)
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