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Airman 1st Class Garret Parker, 47th Contracting Squadron contract specialist, is a proud Texas native and XLer of the week recipient on Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Oct. 18, 2016. Clouse was chosen by wing leadership as this week’s XLer for his outstanding contributions to his unit and Laughlin. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin N. Valmoja)
Laughlin XLer: Airman 1st Class Garret Parker
Bertha Murrell, 47th Force Support Squadron child and youth program technician, stands in front of her wall of families she has bonded and helped with over the years, Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, October 20, 2016. Murrell finds immense joy in her job, and loves helping take care of, nurture and develop Laughlin’s children. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin N. Valmoja)
Laughlin XLer: Bertha Murrell
Airman 1st Class Danielle Britton, 47th Contracting Flight contracting specialist (front center), accepts the “XLer of the Week” award from Col. Thomas Shank (front left), 47th Flying Training Wing commander, on Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Oct. 4, 2016. The XLer is a weekly award chosen by wing leadership and is presented to those who consistently make outstanding contributions to their unit and Laughlin. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin N. Valmoja)
Laughlin XLer: Airman 1st Class Danielle Britton
Senior Airman Daniel Clouse, 47th Communications Squadron cyber transport technician, sits on the 47th CS rock on Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Sept. 28, 2016. Clouse was chosen by wing leadership as this week’s XLer for his outstanding contributions to his unit and Laughlin. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin N. Valmoja)
Laughlin XLer: Senior Airman Daniel Clouse
Capt. Anthony Viccellio, 434th Flying Training Squadron Transition Flight chief (front center), accepts the “XLer of the Week” award from Col. Thomas Shank (front left), 47th Flying Training Wing commander, on Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Sept. 22, 2016. The XLer is a weekly award chosen by wing leadership and is presented to those who consistently make outstanding contributions to their unit and Laughlin. (U.S. Air Force photo/1st Lt. Isabel Crump)
Laughlin XLer: Capt. Anthony Viccellio
Ashlyn Marble (front), 47th Logistics Readiness Flight secretary office automation, accepts the “XLer of the Week” award from Col. Thomas Shank (front left), 47th Flying Training Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. George Richey (front right), 47th FTW command chief on Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Sept. 8, 2016. The XLer is a weekly award chosen by wing leadership and is presented to those who consistently make outstanding contributions to their unit and Laughlin. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin N. Valmoja)
Laughlin XLer: Ashlyn Marble
Senior Airman Steven Odom, front center, 47th Force Support Squadron management apprentice, accepts the “XLer of the Week” award from Col. Michelle Pryor, 47th Flying Training Wing vice commander, and Chief Master Sgt. George Richey, 47th FTW command chief on Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Aug. 31, 2016. The XLer is a weekly award chosen by wing leadership and is presented to those who consistently make outstanding contributions to their unit and Laughlin. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Brandon May)
Laughlin XLer: Senior Airman Steven Odom
Airman 1st Class Tyler Joseph, front center, 47th Contracting Flight contract specialist, accepts the “XLer of the Week” award from Col. Thomas Shank, front left, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. George Richey, front right, 47th FTW command chief, on Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Aug. 23, 2016. The XLer is a weekly award chosen by wing leadership and is presented to those who consistently make outstanding contributions to their unit and Laughlin. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Ariel D. Partlow)
Laughlin XLer: Airman 1st Class Tyler Joseph
Airman 1st Class Justin Montello, 47th Operation Support Squadron airfield systems apprentice, smilies after learning about his award on Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Aug. 17, 2016. Montello was chosen by wing leadership as this week’s XLer. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Ariel D. Partlow)
Laughlin XLer: Airman 1st Class Justin Montello
Staff Sgt. Richard McDonald, 47th Medical Support Squadron laboratory NCO in charge stands in front of a integrated chemistry system on Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Aug. 10, 2016. This integrated chemistry system is used to separate serum from red blood cells in order to further analyze blood samples. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Brandon May)
Laughlin XLer: Staff Sgt. Richard McDonald
Senior Airman Rodolfo Chaira, 47th Civil Engineer Squadron fire protection journeyman, stands in front of a fire truck Aug. 3, 2016 on Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. Chaira was named the “XLer of the Week” for his excellent work performance and contributions to the local community. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Brandon May)
Laughlin XLer: Senior Airman Rodolfo Chaira
Technical Sgt. Estevan Salinas, front center, 47th Security Forces Squadron police and vehicle services non-commissioned officer, accepts the “XLer of the Week” award from Col. Thomas Shank, front left, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. George Richey, front right, 47th FTW command chief here, July 27, 2016. The XLer is a weekly award chosen by wing leadership and is presented to those who consistently make outstanding contributions to their unit and Laughlin. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Ariel D. Partlow)
Laughlin XLer: Technical Sgt. Estevan Salinas
James Brown, front right, 47th Flying Training installation deployment officer, accepts the “XLer of the Week” award from Col. Michelle Pryor, front left, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, here, July 20, 2016. The XLer is a weekly award chosen by wing leadership and is presented to those who consistently make outstanding contributions to their unit and Laughlin. (Courtesy photo)
Laughlin XLer: James Brown
Roger Kuhlmann, 47th Force Support Squadron military and manpower flight chief, accepts the “XLer of the Week” award from Col. Thomas Shank, left, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Erica Shipp, 47th Mission Support Group superintendent, here, July 13, 2016. The XLer is a weekly award chosen by wing leadership and is presented to those who consistently make outstanding contributions to their unit and Laughlin. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Brandon May)
Laughlin XLer: Roger Kuhlmann
Airman 1st Class Patrick Bova-Ruiz, 47th Communications Squadron fiber transport technician, accepts the “XLer of the Week” award from Col. Thomas Shank, left, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. George Richey, 47th FTW command chief, here, July 6, 2016. The XLer is a weekly award chosen by wing leadership and is presented to those who consistently make outstanding contributions to their unit and Laughlin. (Courtesy photo)
Laughlin XLer: Airman 1st Class Patrick Bova-Ruiz
Craig Alexander, 47th Civil Engineer Squadron fire department health and safety assistant chief, accepts the “XLer of the Week” award from Col. Michelle Pryor, left, 47th Flying Training Wing vice commander, and Chief Master Sgt. George Richey, 47th FTW command chief, here, June 29, 2016. The XLer is a weekly award chosen by wing leadership and is presented to those who consistently make outstanding contributions to their unit and Laughlin. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Brandon May)
Laughlin XLer: Craig Alexander
Senior Airman Danielle Dooms, 47th Medical Operations Squadron health technician, accepts the “XLer of the Week” award from Col. Thomas Shank, left, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. George Richey, 47th FTW command chief, here, June 22, 2016. The XLer is a weekly award chosen by wing leadership and is presented to those who consistently make outstanding contributions to their unit and Laughlin. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Brandon May)
Laughlin XLer: Senior Airman Danielle Dooms
Eloy Salazar, center, 47th Logistics Readiness Flight Traffic Management Office contracting officer representative, accepts the “XLer of the Week” award from Col. Eric Shafa, left, 47th Mission Support Group commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Erica Shipp, right, 47th MSG superintendent, here, June 15, 2016. The XLer is a weekly award chosen by wing leadership and is presented to those who consistently make outstanding contributions to their unit and Laughlin. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jimmie D. Pike)
Laughlin XLer: Eloy Salazar
Jose Gamez, center, 47th Force Support Squadron recreation aid, accepts the “XLer of the Week” award from Col. Thomas Shank, left, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Erica Shipp, right, 47th Mission Support Group superintendent, here, June 8, 2016. The XLer is a weekly award chosen by wing leadership and is presented to those who consistently make outstanding contributions to their unit and Laughlin. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Brandon May)
Laughlin XLer: Jose Gamez
Staff Sgt. Daniela Dilone, 47th Contracting Flight contract specialist, accepts the “XLer of the Week” award from Col. Thomas Shank, left, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Erica Shipp, 47th Mission Support Group superintendent, here, during an all-call, June 2, 2016. The XLer is a weekly award chosen by wing leadership and is presented to those who consistently make outstanding contributions to their unit and Laughlin. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Brandon May)
Laughlin XLer: Staff Sgt. Daniela Dilone
Grace Warner, 47th Communications Squadron assistant information systems security manager, accepts the “XLer of the Week” award from Col. Thomas Shank, left, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Teresa Clapper, right, 47th FTW command chief, here, May 24, 2016. The XLer is a weekly award chosen by wing leadership and is presented to those who consistently make outstanding contributions to their unit and Laughlin. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Brandon May)
Laughlin XLer: Grace Warner
Michael Reyes, 47th Maintenance Directorate aircrew egress systems craftsman, accepts the “XLer of the Week” award from Col. Thomas Shank, left, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Teresa Clapper, right, 47th FTW command chief, here, May 11, 2016. The XLer is a weekly award chosen by wing leadership and is presented to those who consistently make outstanding contributions to their unit and Laughlin. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Brandon May)
Laughlin XLer: Michael Reyes
Airman 1st Class Jourdan Coleman, 47th Force Support Squadron career development apprentice, accepts the “XLer of the Week” award from Col. Thomas Shank, left, 47th FTW commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Teresa Clapper, right, 47th FTW command chief, here, May 4, 2016. The XLer is a weekly award chosen by wing leadership and is presented to those who consistently make outstanding contributions to their unit and Laughlin. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Brandon May)
Laughlin XLer: Airman 1st Class Jourdan Coleman
Capt. Rebecca Sullivan, 47th Flying Training Wing specialist for the primary prevention of violence and alternate sexual assault response coordinator, accepts the “XLer of the Week” award from Col. Thomas Shank, left, 47th FTW commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Teresa Clapper, right, 47th FTW command chief, here, April 27, 2016. The XLer is a weekly award chosen by wing leadership and is presented to those who consistently make outstanding contributions to their unit and Laughlin. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Brandon May)
Laughlin XLer: Capt. Rebecca Sullivan
1st Lt. Nicholas Atkins, 434th Flying Training Squadron X-Flight unit standardization and evaluation manager and T-6 Texan II instructor pilot, accepts the “XLer of the Week” award from Col. Darrell Judy, 47th Flying Training Wing vice commander, here, April 11, 2016. The XLer is a weekly award chosen by wing leadership and is presented to those who consistently make outstanding contributions to their unit and Laughlin. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brandon May)
Laughlin XLer: 1st Lt. Nicholas Atkins
Capt. Paul Homsher, center, 85th Flying Training Squadron c-flight assistant flight commander and T-6 Texan II instructor pilot, accepts the “XLer of the Week” award from Col. Thomas Shank, left, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Teresa Clapper, right, 47th FTW command chief, here, April 6, 2016. The XLer is a weekly award chosen by wing leadership and is presented to those who consistently make outstanding contributions to their unit and Laughlin. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jimmie D. Pike)
Laughlin XLer: Capt. Paul Homsher
Staff Sgt. Tynesha Sweeney, center, 47th Security Forces Squadron NCO in charge of standardizations and evaluations, accepts the “XLer of the Week” award from Col. Thomas Shank, left, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Teresa Clapper, right, 47th FTW command chief, here, March 30, 2016. The XLer is a weekly award chosen by wing leadership and is presented to those who consistently make outstanding contributions to their unit and Laughlin. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brandon May)
Laughlin XLer: Staff Sgt. Tynesha Sweeney
Salvador Pascacio, center, 47th Logistics Readiness Flight resource advisor, accepts the “XLer of the Week” award from Col. Thomas Shank, left, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Teresa Clapper, right, 47th FTW command chief, here, March 24, 2016. The XLer is a weekly award chosen by wing leadership and is presented to those who consistently make outstanding contributions to their unit and Laughlin. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brandon May)
Laughlin XLer: Salvador Pascacio
Jolene Hiott, center, 47th Force Support Squadron non-appropriated funds accounting office manager, accepts the “XLer of the Week” award from Col. Thomas Shank, left, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Teresa Clapper, right, 47th FTW command chief, here, March 15, 2016. The XLer is a weekly award chosen by wing leadership and is presented to those who consistently make outstanding contributions to their unit and Laughlin. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brandon May)
Laughlin XLer: Jolene Hiott
First Lt. Daniel Schreiber, center, 47th Operations Support Squadron weather flight commander, accepts the “XLer of the Week” award from Col. Thomas Shank, left, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Teresa Clapper, right, 47th FTW command chief, here, Mar. 11, 2016. The XLer is a weekly award chosen by wing leadership and is presented to those who consistently make outstanding contributions to their unit and Laughlin. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jimmie D. Pike)
Laughlin XLer: 1st Lt. Daniel Schreiber
Raul Castorena, center, 47th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, accepts the “XLer of the Week” award from Col. Darrell Judy, left, 47th Flying Training Wing vice commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Erica Shipp, right, 47th Mission Support Group superintendent, here, March 1, 2016. The XLer is a weekly award chosen by wing leadership and is presented to those who consistently make outstanding contributions to their unit and Laughlin. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brandon May)
Laughlin XLer: Raul Castorena
Airman 1st Class Maritza Caldera, center, 47th Medical Operations Squadron mental health technician, accepts the “XLer of the Week” award from Col. Thomas Shank, right, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Teresa Clapper, left, 47th FTW command chief, here, Feb. 17, 2016. The XLer is a weekly award chosen by wing leadership and is presented to those who consistently make outstanding contributions to their unit and Laughlin. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jimmie D. Pike)
Laughlin XLer: A1C Maritza Caldera
Capt. David Alt, center, 47th Medical Operations Squadron family physician, accepts the “XLer of the Week” award from Col. Thomas Shank, left, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Teresa Clapper, right, 47th FTW command chief, here, Feb. 3, 2016. The XLer is a weekly award chosen by wing leadership and is presented to those who consistently make outstanding contributions to their unit and Laughlin. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jimmie D. Pike)
Laughlin XLer: Capt. David Alt
Airman 1st Class Christopher Arnold, center, 47th Contracting Flight contract specialist, accepts the “XLer of the Week” award from Col. Darrell Judy, left, 47th Flying Training Wing vice commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Teresa Clapper, right, 47th FTW command chief, here, Jan. 27, 2016. The XLer is a weekly award chosen by wing leadership and is presented to those who consistently make outstanding contributions to their unit and Laughlin. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brandon May)
Laughlin XLer: Airman 1st Class Christopher Arnold
Tech. Sgt. Zachariah Grooms, center, 47th Communications Squadron NCO in charge of Cyber Systems Operations, accepts the “XLer of the Week” award from Col. Thomas Shank, left, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Teresa Clapper, right, 47th FTW command chief, here, Jan. 19, 2016. The XLer is a weekly award chosen by wing leadership and is presented to those who consistently make outstanding contributions to their unit and Laughlin. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jimmie D. Pike)
Laughlin XLer: Tech. Sgt. Zachariah Grooms
Staff Sgt. Vanessa Flores, center-right, 47th Civil Engineer Squadron NCO in charge of Readiness and Emergency Management Flight, accepts the “XLer of the Week” award from Col. Darrell Judy, center-left, 47th Flying Training Wing vice commander, and is accompanied by Lt. Col. Tammie Harris, left, 47th CES Commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Teresa Clapper, right, 47th FTW command chief, here, Jan. 13, 2016. The XLer is a weekly award chosen by wing leadership and is presented to those who consistently make outstanding contributions to their unit and Laughlin. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jimmie D. Pike)
Laughlin XLer: Staff Sgt. Vanessa Flores
Valerie Plata, center, 47th Communications Squadron unit program coordinator, poses with Col. Darrell Judy, left, 47th Flying Training Wing vice commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Teresa Clapper, 47th FTW command chief, after accepting the “XLer of the Week” award, here, Jan. 6, 2015. The XLer is a weekly award chosen by wing leadership and is presented to those who consistently make outstanding contributions to their unit and Laughlin. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jimmie D. Pike)
Laughlin XLer: Valerie Plata
Capt. Thienan Tran, center, 47th Flying Training Wing chaplain, poses with Col. Thomas Shank, left, 47th FTW commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Teresa Clapper, 47th FTW command chief, after accepting the “XLer of the Week” award, here, Dec. 16, 2015. The XLer is a weekly award chosen by wing leadership and is presented to those who consistently make outstanding contributions to their unit and Laughlin. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jimmie D. Pike)
Laughlin XLer: Thienan Tran
Justin Westbrook, center-right, 47th Civil Engineer Squadron Information Technology specialist, and his wife, Tech. Sgt. Westbrook, center-left, 47th Flying Training Wing commander support staff, pose with Col. Thomas Shank, left, 47th FTW commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Teresa Clapper, 47th FTW command chief, after accepting the “XLer of the Week” award, here, Dec. 11, 2015. The XLer is a weekly award chosen by wing leadership and is presented to those who consistently make outstanding contributions to their unit and Laughlin. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jimmie D. Pike)
Laughlin XLer: Justin Westbrook
Cecilio Saenz, center, 47th Maintenance Directorate quality assurance inspector, poses with Col. Thomas Shank, left, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Teresa Clapper, 47th FTW command chief, after accepting the “XLer of the Week” award, here, Nov. 18, 2015. The XLer is a weekly award chosen by wing leadership and is presented to those who consistently make outstanding contributions to their unit and Laughlin. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brandon May)
Laughlin XLer: Cecilio Saenz
Lawerence Cartwright, center, 47th Maintenance Directorate aircraft ordnance mechanic, poses with Col. Thomas Shank, 47th Flying Training Wing commander and Chief Master Sgt. Teresa Clapper, 47th FTW command chief, after accepting the “XLer of the Week” award, here, Nov. 24, 2015. The “XLer” is a weekly award chosen by wing leadership and is presented to those who consistently make outstanding contributions to their unit and Laughlin. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brandon May)
Laughlin XLer: Lawerence Cartwright
First Lt. Bradford Smith, center, 434th Flying Training Squadron check flight scheduler, poses with Col. Thomas Shank, left, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Teresa Clapper, 47th FTW command chief, after accepting the “XLer of the Week” award, here, Nov. 4, 2015. The “XLer” is a weekly award chosen by wing leadership and is presented to those who consistently make outstanding contributions to their unit and Laughlin. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brandon May)
Laughlin XLer: 1st Lt. Bradford Smith
Joseph Pagan, center, 47th Operations Group quality assurance chief and building custodian, poses with Col. Thomas Shank, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, Chief Master Sgt. Teresa Clapper, 47th FTW command chief, after accepting the “XLer of the Week” award, here, Nov. 4, 2015. The “XLer” is a weekly award chosen by wing leadership and is presented to those who consistently make outstanding contributions to their unit and Laughlin. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ariel D. Partlow) (Released)
Laughlin XLer: Joseph Pagan
Technical Sgt. Veronica Logan, center, 47th Flying Training Wing judge advocate NCO in charge, poses with Col. Thomas Shank, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, Chief Master Sgt. Teresa Clapper, 47th Flying Training Wing command chief, after accepting the “XLer of the Week” award, here, Oct. 28, 2015. The “XLer” is a weekly award chosen by wing leadership and is presented to those who consistently make outstanding contributions to their unit and Laughlin. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ariel D. Partlow) (Released)
Laughlin XLer: Tech. Sgt. Veronica Logan
Second Lt. Alexander LeBlanc, center, 47th Flying Training Wing Command Post emergency action controller, poses with Col. Darrell Judy, 47th Flying Training Wing vice commander, Staff Sgt. Pradeep Muddasani, 47th Flying Training Wing command chief executive, after accepting the “XLer of the Week” award, here, Oct. 15, 2015. The “XLer” is a weekly award chosen by wing leadership and is presented to those who consistently make outstanding contributions to their unit and Laughlin. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ariel D. Partlow) (Released)
Laughlin XLer: 2nd Lt. Alexander LeBlanc
Kenneth Wiese, center, 47th Medical Group quality,risk and credentialing manager, poses with Col. Thomas Shank, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, Chief Master Sgt. Teresa Clapper, 47th FTW command chief, after accepting the “XLer of the Week” award, here, Oct. 6, 2015. The “XLer” is a weekly award chosen by wing leadership and is presented to those who consistently make outstanding contributions to their unit and Laughlin. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brandon May) (Released)
Laughlin XLer: Kenneth Wiese
Gene Stamps, center, 47th Student Squadron T-38C Talon simulator instructor, poses with Col. Thomas Shank, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, Chief Master Sgt. Teresa Clapper, 47th FTW command chief, after accepting the “XLer of the Week” award, here, Sep. 30, 2015. The “XLer” is a weekly award chosen by wing leadership and is presented to those who consistently make outstanding contributions to their unit and Laughlin. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ariel D. Partlow) (Released)
Laughlin XLer: Gene Stamps

What is XLer?

The “XLer” is a weekly award chosen by wing leadership and is presented to those who consistently make outstanding contributions to their unit and Laughlin.