Nearly 200 student pilots expected at Laughlin by end of summer

This August, the number of casual lieutenants waiting to begin Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training at Laughlin will significantly increase. While there are only approximately 75 lieutenants currently in casual status, the number is expected to reach almost 250 by the end of summer as the Air

Laughlin welcomes new 47th MSG commander

Team XL recently welcomed Col. Andrew Cernicky as the new 47th Mission Support Group commander.  Hometown: Arnold, Pa.Family: Stacey (spouse), Andrew, Caitlin, Nicholas and Ashley Time in service: 22 years, 8 months Greatest feat: Becoming a husband and father! Leadership philosophy: Be ready to

What's wrong with a high blood pressure?

Hypertension is a disease of high blood pressure. This is the pressure of blood circulating and pressing on the inner walls of the arteries. Blood pressure is measured as systolic (pressure as heart beats) over diastolic (pressure when heart relaxes). Normal pressure is less than 130/80 after 15

Changing with the times: the new 47th ISS(P)

A little more than a year ago, Laughlin made history and set the example for the Air Force by merging two separate squadrons into one, and the base is at it again. Laughlin held a ceremony May 27 merging the 47th Civil Engineer Squadron with the 47th Communications Squadron, creating the new 47th

PHOTO OF THE WEEK: Luis Jimenez helps base with car trouble

Memorial Day Unveiling

Education center conducts survey

Laughlin Air Force Base will be conducting a base-wide education needs assessment from Monday, May 12 through Friday, June 13. These assessments are conducted periodically to assist us in determining whether or not we are meeting the educational needs of the base community. This survey is open to

Airman Leadership School performs retreat ceremony

PHOTO OF THE WEEK: Christine Engel helps Airman with educational needs

New organization offers social atmosphere for Laughlin enlisted members, spouses

Enlisted members of the 47th Flying Training Wing searching for a way to meet new people need look no farther than Su Casa May 29. That is when the newly formed Laughlin Enlisted Association will have its next meeting, which is open to anyone associated with the enlisted force here. "LEA's mission