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  • Marisol Cantu, Defense Commissary Agency sales store checker, scans groceries behind a plastic shield to protect the cashiers from germs, March 31, 2020 at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. Commissary workers at Laughlin are considered essential personnel during COVID-19 to ensure Airmen here are able to pursue the mission. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Anne McCready)

    Laughlin’s commissary is essential to the mission

    Not many customers interact with their store cashier and think their job is as crucial as a paramedic’s, firefighter’s or police officer’s. As it turns out, they are. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Department of Defense announced on March 25 that all Defense Commissary Agency operations, including the commissary at Laughlin Air Force Base, are mission-critical.
  • The Red River Valley Association Award was presented for the first time at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, to 2nd Lt. Joshua Radjenovich a student pilot in Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 20-08, Feb. 28, 2020. After a highly competitive 52-week class in SUPT, the instructor pilots voted which of the graduates they would most want as a wingman, flying into battle. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Anne McCready)

    47 FTW introduces the Red River Valley Fighter Pilot Association award

    The Red River Valley Fighter Pilot Association Award was presented for the first time at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, to 2nd Lt. Joshua Radjenovich a student pilot in Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 20-08, Feb. 28, 2020. After a highly competitive 52-week class in SUPT, the instructor pilots voted which of the graduates they would most want as a wingman, flying into battle.
  • The 2020 Fiesta of Flight Air & Space Expo here March 14 is cancelled, in order to mitigate health risks to attendees. For more information visit www.laughlin.af.mil or follow Laughlin Air Force Base on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. For all other inquires, email 47FTWPA.Tasker@us.af.mil. (U.S. Air Force graphic by 47th Flying Training Wing Public Affairs)

    Laughlin declares state of emergency, initiates HPCON Charlie

    As the situation regarding COVID-19 evolves and the possibility for exposure to the virus heightens, Laughlin leadership declares a Public Health Emergency in conjunction with a Health Protection Condition to Charlie, today, March 25. 
  • Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 20-10 and 20-11 are set to graduate after 52 weeks of training at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, March 27, 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 graphic by Senior Airman Anne McCready)

    SUPT classes 20-10, 20-11 set to graduate

    Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 20-10 and 20-11 are set to graduate after 52 weeks of training at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, March 27, 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 graphic by Senior Airman Anne McCready)
  • Col. Lee Gentile, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, signed a Women’s History Month proclamation, here on March 4, 2020. Since 1995, presidents have issued a series of annual proclamations designating the month of March as “Women’s History Month.” These proclamations celebrate the contributions women have made to the United States and recognize the specific achievements women have made over the course of American history in a variety of fields. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John A. Crawford)

    Laughlin recognizes Women’s History Month

    Col. Lee Gentile, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, signed a Women’s History Month proclamation, here on March 4, 2020. Since 1995, presidents have issued a series of annual proclamations designating the month of March as “Women’s History Month.” These proclamations celebrate the contributions women have made to the United States and recognize the specific achievements women have made over the course of American history in a variety of fields.
  • Staff Sgt. Vicktoria Bradshaw, 47th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, is relatively new to the K-9 career field and to Laughlin Air Force base, Texas. Bradshaw is empowered by absorbing information and experience. She emphasizes the importance of giving and expecting respect, which is why she believes it’s valuable to listen and observe more than anything. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Senior Airman Anne McCready)

    Women's History Month: Staff Sgt. Vicktoria Bradshaw

    Staff Sgt. Vicktoria Bradshaw, 47th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, is relatively new to the K-9 career field and to Laughlin Air Force base, Texas. Bradshaw is empowered by absorbing information and experience. She emphasizes the importance of giving and expecting respect, which is why she believes it’s valuable to listen
  • Albert Espinoza, Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas commissary meat department head, disinfects a store shelf at the store Mar. 19, 2020. In response to the outbreak in other parts of the country, Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, has made modifications to its daily operations starting March 16 to keep the base operational while protecting the health and wellness of its Airmen, their families, the local community, and everyone who visit the base.

    COVID-19: What to expect at Laughlin

    A lot has happened over the last couple weeks regarding the novel coronavirus, as many are probably already aware. In response to the outbreak in other parts of the country, Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, has made modifications to protect the health and wellness of its Airmen, their families, the local community, and everyone who visit the base.
  • Shoppers at the Fort Lee, Virginia, Commissary, use the self-checkout lanes at the store. (Defense Commissary Agency photo by Mike Cerny)

    Commissaries adjust shopping limits, implement ‘No ID touching,’ begin 100% ID checks and prepare for suspension of early bird hours

    The Defense Commissary Agency announced several operational policies to help stores better serve customers during the COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak.
  • The 2020 Fiesta of Flight Air & Space Expo here March 14 is cancelled, in order to mitigate health risks to attendees. For more information visit www.laughlin.af.mil or follow Laughlin Air Force Base on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. For all other inquires, email 47FTWPA.Tasker@us.af.mil. (U.S. Air Force graphic by 47th Flying Training Wing Public Affairs)

    2020 Fiesta of Flight Air & Space Expo cancelled

    The 2020 Fiesta of Flight Air & Space Expo here March 14, is cancelled, in order to mitigate health risks to attendees.
  • XLer of the Week: Johnny Faz

    XLer of the Week: Johnny Faz

    Johnny Faz, 47th Maintenace Directorate aircraft equipment maintenance analyst, was chosen by wing leadership to be the "XLer of the Week" for the week March 9, 2020.
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