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Oct. 6, 2023
Laughlin maximizes T-6 operations during surge week

The 434th and 85th Flying Training Squadrons conducted a T-6 Texan II “Surge Week” Sept. 25-29. Surge week consisted of a large increase in flights that tested new operational concepts while also increasing synchronization with maintenance, all to maximize T-6 training flights.
Aug. 29, 2018
XLer of the Week: Howard Knoll

Howard Knoll, 47th Maintenance Directorate T-38C Talon Division aircraft maintenance trainer, was chosen by wing leadership to be the “XLer” of the week, for the week of Aug. 20, 2018, at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas.The “XLer” award, presented by Col. Charlie Velino, 47th Flying Training Wing
July 12, 2016
47th Maintenance Directorate tests fix for T-6 issues

Members from Laughlin Air Force Base's 47th Maintenance Directorate modify the T-6A Texan II aircraft to make the aircraft safer and create less wear on parts.
Jan. 25, 2016
Raising morale while achieving the mission

Maintenance Directorate uses Golden Bolt award as incentive for maintainers.

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