18 Aug 2017

87 FTS: 100 years in the making

One of the oldest squadrons in the Air Force celebrates its centennial

7 Mar 2017

Laughlin takes part in the celebration of AETC’s 75 years

Laughlin’s role in the Air Force and Air Education and Training Command has been one of adventure and rich history, going back to its establishment in March 3, 1943.

12 Jul 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.

5 May 2016

“I think we forget sometimes”

Staff Sgt. Cody Sparks, Air Education and Training Command's Outstanding Airman of the Year, visits Capitol Hill and learns from his leaders.

20 Apr 2016

AETC team keeps Laughlin’s student pilots on track

A little over a month after a hail storm devastated Laughlin Air Force Base, Air Education and Training Command-wide teamwork is still apparent in recovery efforts.

8 Apr 2016

Retired Col. Kimberly Olson: A Laughlin legacy

Retired Air Force Col. Kimberly Olson was the first woman to attend and graduate undergraduate pilot training at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. Due to her willingness to become a pilot, an outdated policy was changed to allow women the opportunity to apply to pilot training while in Officer Training School.

5 Feb 2016

Laughlin’s Airmen get new kitchen

Quality of life is improving for the enlisted dormitories undergo renovations.

8 Dec 2015

Laughlin Civil Engineers win command awards

Two civil engineers from Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, win awards at the Air Education and Training Command level.

18 Nov 2015

AETC commander visits Laughlin

Lt. Gen. Darryl Roberson makes his first visit to Laughlin since taking command of AETC in July 2015.