Laughlin welcomes new vice commander

Recently Team XL welcomed a new vice wing commander to the 47th Flying Training Wing - Col. Dave Ellis. He and his family are coming to us from Headquarters Air Mobility Command, Scott Air Force Base, Ill., where he was assigned as the Chief of the Personnel Division. He said he was very excited to

CAP cadets visit Laughlin, receive hands-on experience with Air Force flight ops

Introducing young prospective pilots to the basics of flying Air Force aircraft is nothing new to the members of the 47th Flying Training Wing. So when 21 Civil Air Patrol cadets arrived at the base July 6 to get an inside look at what it takes to become a pilot, Laughlin was more than ready. The

Laughlin, Del Rio celebrate Independence Day

Laughlin hosts blood drive July 25

Laughlin is set up to host its quarterly blood drive July 25 at Fellowship Hall in the Base Chapel from 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. Those interested in donating blood are encouraged to eat two hours before arriving and avoid caffeine. Donors should be at least 17 years of age, weigh more than 110 pounds and

PHOTO OF THE WEEK: Susan Easley keeps pilots safe with routine maintenance inspections

Laughlin congratulates technical sergeant, master sergeant selectees

Congratulations to Laughlin's newest technical sergeant and master sergeant selectees! Master Sgt. selectees: Anita Sampson Rond Sampson Brenda Yoder G.Marshall Brown Ralph Basilio, Jr. Trupti Warren Tech. Sgt. selectees:  Michael Brown Sanita Kazmirski Ronald Coleman Erik Nostrand Eddie Escamilla,

DoD implements new leave and liberty policy

As we begin approaching the end of the fiscal year, most Airmen start crunching their leave numbers to ensure they won't exceed the maximum number of carry-over days allotted. However, this year and until 2010, Airmen now have more options and different rules to follow according to a new revised

PHOTO OF THE WEEK: Robert Negley potects Laughlin

Base wide brisket cook-off competition set

Proud brisket-cooking teams are currently being sought for a brisket cook-off competition set for noon July 17 in front of the commissary here. Teams can come from any on-base organization and must consist of three people. The commissary meat market manager, Mr. Ruben Gomez, has agreed to sponsor up

Soldiers help Laughlin pets