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  • Laughlin XLer: Israel Levrie

    Levrie was chosen by wing leadership as this week’s XLer for his outstanding contributions to his unit and Laughlin

  • Aircrew Flight Equipment saves lives, keeps pilots flying

    For the men and women of Laughlin Air Force Base who specialize in the mechanical repair of our aircraft’s parachutes, suits and oxygen delivery systems, ‘life-saving’ is not a buzzword in an instruction manual or a pronoun used to label a piece of equipment. For them, the Laughlin Aircrew Flight

  • Reserve Student Pilot Chosen for Instructor Duties

    This year, for the first time in the history of the 340th Flying Training Group, a reservist will become a First Assignment Instructor Pilot. Maj. William “Bubba” Pope will start his FAIP assignment with the 96th Flying Training Squadron at Laughlin Air Force Base, Del Rio, Texas, this summer. “Maj.

  • Laughlin graduates first honor guard members

    Professionalism, tradition, conditioned; driven to excel no matter the type of ceremony, severity of the temperature, or size of the crowd. Those are just some of the characteristics that all honor guardsmen and women carry with them while performing their ceremonial duties.

  • Marina offers fuel sales

    The Southwinds Marina in Del Rio will begin offering fuel sales starting April 1, 2016, on port.

  • Team XL invited to George Paul bull riding

    Team XL is invited to participate in the 40th annual George Paul Memorial Bull Riding competition April 28 and 29 at 8 p.m. at the Val Verde County Fairgrounds.

  • Fitness center open 24/7

    It’s no joke, the Losano Fitness Center, on Laughlin Air Force Base, is now open its 24/7 as of April 1, 2017.

  • Student squadron serves local community

    Nearly 300 student pilots swooped down on 15 Val Verde county non-profits and gave them a quick facelift Saturday morning as the 47th Student Squadron had its first ever “Serve Day.”