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Oct. 10, 2024
Packing parachutes, protecting pilots

With rigorous standards and meticulous attention to detail, the 47th Operations Support Squadron (OSS) Aircrew Flight Equipment's (AFE) parachute shop prepares and maintains hundreds of parachutes to ensure they are ready incase of an emergency whenever pilots take to the air.
Oct. 8, 2024
Learn how referrals, specialty care will work as new TRICARE contracts start in 2025

Health care delivery under new TRICARE contracts starts on Jan. 1, 2025. These new contracts will improve quality and access for beneficiaries in the United States by enhancing referral management and access to specialty care. Learn more about what to expect starting Jan. 1.
Oct. 2, 2024
87th Flying Training Squadron at Nellis Air Force Base

A U.S. Air Force T-38 Talon assigned to the 87th Flying Training Squadron (FTS), Laughlin Air Force Base (AFB), Texas, prepares to launch at Nellis AFB, Nevada, Sept. 27, 2024. The 87th FTS sent 10 T-38 Talons to Nellis AFB to provide Weapons Instructor Course support for the 6th and 433rd Weapons
Sept. 30, 2024
Laughlin welcomes new Senior Non-Commissioned Officers

Nine new master sergeants were welcomed into the senior non-commissioned officer (SNCO) ranks during an induction ceremony on Sept. 27, 2024.
Sept. 25, 2024
Laughlin Air Force Base commemorates POW/MIA Day with series of events

In honor of National Prisoner of War (POW)/Missing in Action (MIA) Recognition Day, Laughlin Air Force Base held a series of events to honor those who were prisoners of war and are missing in action.
Sept. 24, 2024
47th Communication Squadron Airman wins Air Force level award

Master Sgt. David Herrera, 47th Communications Squadron (CS) network control center section chief, won the 2024 Department of the Air Force (DAF) Chief Information Officer (CIO) Outstanding Enlisted Professional of the Year.
Sept. 24, 2024
Balancing service and family

Balancing the demands of military service and parenthood presents unique challenges for military families.
Sept. 23, 2024
Graduating the future of flight: Class 24-15

Forty-nine U.S. Air Force officers were awarded the coveted silver wings as a symbol of their hard work and training during a graduation ceremony held Sept. 20, 2024.
Sept. 18, 2024
AETC commander highlights “mission over function” during AFA

Lt. Gen. Brian S. Robinson, commander of Air Education and Training Command, shared his perspective on how the command is building an expanded, people-focused footprint in support of the service’s efforts to reoptimize for Great Power Competition during an Air Force Association Air, Space and Cyber
Sept. 17, 2024
Chief Leadership Course revamping for future fight

The Thomas N. Barnes Center for Enlisted Education is developing a new Chief Leader Course (CLC) with an increased focus on providing chiefs the education required for them to meet the challenges and excel in an era of Great Power Competition.

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