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  • ISS deactivates at Laughlin

    In a ceremony beginning at 9:47 a.m. June 30, the 47th Installation Support Squadron at Laughlin deactivated. The 47th ISS split into its original two squadrons, the 47th Civil Engineering Squadron and the 47th Communications Squadron. In 2008, Laughlin created the joint squadron in an effort to

  • Laughlin XLer -- 1st. Lt. Ryan McGuire

    Job title and unit: Executive officer assistant, 47th Operations Support Squadron; Medical hold from Phase III of Pilot Training in the 86th Flying Training SquadronHometown: The Woodlands, TexasFamily: Steven and Debra McGuire (parents) and Erin, Kristin and Shannon (sisters)Time at Laughlin: 23

  • Summer fire safety tips

    Summer is one of the most active times of the year. Many of us will come together with family and friends and fire up the grill. There's nothing like outdoor grilling. But, a grill placed too close to anything that can burn is a fire hazard. A study by the National Fire Protection Association found

  • Civil Air Patrol visits Laughlin

    A group of 31 Civil Air Patrol cadets from across the nation spent June 18 through 26 at Laughlin to participate in the Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Familiarization Course. The week long course gives the cadets the opportunity to experience a condensed version of what student pilots go

  • Book sale at Laughlin's BX offers drastic discounts

    Laughlin members have the opportunity to buy books and other merchandise at drastically discounted prices through Fourth of July weekend.There is a book sale taking place in the Base Exchange that offers thousands of books in varied genres at prices 30 to 80 percent less than a bookstore."Normally

  • Laughlin XLer -- Robert Williams

    Job title and unit: Quality Assurance Program Coordinator, 47th Contracting SquadronHometown: New Orleans, La.Family: Douglas Williams and family of Denham Springs, LouisianaTime at Laughlin: 4 months; previous duty 5 years, 11 monthsTime in civil service: 6 years, 3 monthsGreatest accomplishment:

  • Six Laughlin members promoted to technical sergeant

    Six Airmen who call Laughlin home were informed they had been selected for promotion to the rank of technical sergeant June 17. The names and squadrons of those promoted are as follows:Staff Sgt. Derrick Bowen, 47th Security Forces SquadronStaff Sgt. Tyrone Forbes, 47th Flying Training WingStaff

  • Wing commander shares thoughts on importance of vacationing safely

    Team XL,Greetings from Alaska! Thanks to everyone for exceeding my expectations over my first few weeks in command. You haven't seen me around base much lately because I've been on leave in Anchorage. My family and I have had time blocked off for this vacation for a while. Alaska is one of my

  • Laughlin XLer -- Tech. Sgt. Sean Morris

    Job title and unit: Group Education and Training Manager, 47th Medical Group Hometown: San Diego, Calif. Family: Kristine (wife), Sophie and Bella (dogs) and Buddy and Beethoven (ferrets)Time at Laughlin: Just over a year Time in military/civil service: 14 years Greatest accomplishment: My greatest