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From pavement to the busiest RAPCON in the AF
Like most other young boys, Staff Sgt. John Hammer dreamed of growing up and being a professional football star. Instead, the 30-year-old husband and father of three is a senior watch supervisor at the busiest airfield in the Air Force.Before joining the Air Force in 2005, Hammer lived and grew up in Knob Noster, Mo., where he held a full time job
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2/21
2012
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DUI victim becomes BAADD volunteer
The car came to a stop after ramming into another vehicle at 70 miles-per-hour. Initially the man could not feel anything, and slowly the realization of the extent of his injuries began to set in. He was trapped in a car on a cold December night with a bone sticking out of his jeans and broken knee caps, suddenly the pain crept in and would not
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12/20
2011
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XXavier: One hard hitting dog
XXavier is a military working dog with the 47th Security Forces Squadron who, for the past four years, has worked and played here garnering a reputation as the hardest hitting dog in the Department of Defense. XXavier will be leaving Laughlin for the 341st Training Squadron at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, to breed the next generation of military
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12/05
2011
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Airfield ops handles fourth busiest airfield in AF
Its apparent Laughlin's mission is to train pilots while deploying mission ready Airmen. To do so, about 100 people ensure the air space is under control so students are able train.The 47th Operations Support Squadron Airfield Operations Flight provide air traffic control and airfield management service to Laughlin pilots and civilian aircraft
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8/08
2011
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2011 – Year of Motorcycle Safety, ride smart
This year was deemed as Year of Motorcycle Safety by Air Force leadership May 6, for the entire Air Force family and is asking motorcyclist to pay attention and commit themselves to motorcycle safety.Air Force officials are placing such a high emphasis on motorcycle safety not only because the risks of riding a motorcycle are always present, but
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6/30
2011
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Laughlin XLer -- Tech. Sgt. Jasmine Jones
Job title and unit: Base Webpage Maintainer, 47th Installation Support SquadronHometown: Chicago, Ill. Family: Darnell (son)Time at Laughlin: 1.5 yearsTime in military/civil service: 11 yearsGreatest accomplishment: Completing my CCAF and having my sonHobbies: ReadingBad habit: Always wanting to take overFavorite movies: Harlem Nights, Coming to
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2/25
2010
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Laughlin XLer -- Staff Sgt. Lynnette Pace
Job title and unit: Dental hygienist, 47th Medical Operations SquadronHometown: Glendale, Ariz. Family: 4 sisters and 3 brothers Time at Laughlin: 6 months Time in military/civil service: 9 1/2 years Greatest accomplishment: graduating dental hygiene school Hobbies: hiking, biking, scuba diving, shopping Bad habit: not listening Favorite movies:
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2/18
2010
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Laughlin XLer -- Bob Mason
Job title and unit: 47th Operations Group, T-6 Maintenance DispatcherHometown: Monahans, TexasFamily: Connie (wife), Jessica and Kassandra (daughters), Christopher (son) Time at Laughlin: 13 1/2 years Time in military/civil service: Active Duty 9 1/2 years, Civil Service 16 1/2 yearsGreatest accomplishment: Getting married and raising a family
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2/16
2010
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Laughlin XLer -- Lt. Col. John Hilterman
Job title and unit: 47th Flying Training Wing Inspections chiefHometown: Walpole, Mass. Family: Rebecca (wife), Jackie (daughter), John III and Kyle (sons)Time at Laughlin: 14 monthsTime in military/civil service: 22 yearsGreatest accomplishment: Night carrier qualification in the F-18Hobbies: Boating, golfBad habit: Listening to rock music too
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2/11
2010
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Laughlin members recognized at Annual Awards Banquet
Several awards were handed out at Laughlin's 2009 Annual Awards Banquet here Jan. 28."We're very grateful for all the Laughlin members who excelled throughout the year, ensuring we accomplished our mission for the Air Force," said Col. Jeff McDaniels, 47th Flying Training Wing commander. "I'm especially proud of our Airmen and Civilians that we
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1/29
2010
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