Laughlin's newest economic impact statement released Published Dec. 17, 2010 By Airman 1st Class Blake Mize 47th Flying Training Wing public affairs LAUGHLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- Laughlin's newest economic impact statement, which shows the economic effect the base has on the local community, was released Dec 9th. In fiscal year 2009, Laughlin directly provided employment for 2,642 individuals and indirectly generated work for 1,436 additional people. In that time, Laughlin's payroll totaled $95,995,197 and the total economic impact Laughlin provided the local community during that timeframe is valued at $217, 099,199. "The relationship we have here is very much a partnership," said Col. Michael Frankel, 47th Flying Training Wing commander. "We are given so much by this great community and this is just another instance where Laughlin's support flows directly back to the community. You can't put a price tag on this kind of community support, and that's part of what makes Laughlin a world-class assignment." Major Shenen Hoefferle, 47th Comptroller Squadron commander, said that Laughlin provides stimulus for the Del Rio community in a variety of ways beyond merely providing jobs. "Laughlin provides positive impacts to Del Rio through its extensive use of the local medical facilities, enrollment in undergraduate and graduate level education, and contributions to charities via the Combined Federal Campaign," said Maj. Hoefferle. The fiscal year 2009 EIS can be found here.