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July 3, 2025
Team XL promotes readiness and celebrates performance with XL Day

The 47th Flying Training Wing celebrated record setting training flight numbers and accomplishments for the second quarter with “XL Day” on Thursday, July 3.
July 2, 2025
Laughlin bolsters resiliency during combat readiness exercise

The 47th Flying Training Wing conducted a Combat Readiness Exercise (CRE) June 26-27, 2025 to validate Primary, Alternate, Contingency and Emergency (PACE) plans across the wing in a degraded environment scenario.
July 2, 2025
T-7A Red Hawk endures ice, winds, sun in new phase of climate tests

A T-7A Red Hawk, the Air Force’s new trainer aircraft, completed a second round of extreme weather inside the 96th Test Wing’s McKinley Climatic Lab at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, on June 17th, 2025.
June 30, 2025
Air Force and Space Force exceed annual recruiting goals, demonstrating Americans’ desire to serve

The Department of the Air Force (DAF) achieved 100% of its annual recruitment goal three months ahead of schedule, a testament to the enduring appeal of service and the effectiveness of modernized recruiting strategies.
June 27, 2025
Eagle Eyes: AFOSI urges vigilance as global threats persist

As global tensions rise and threats to military personnel and installations evolve, the Air Force Office of Special Investigations (AFOSI) is calling on all Airmen, Guardians, civilian employees and family members to report suspicious activity. Through the Eagle Eyes program, AFOSI empowers
June 26, 2025
Laughlin expands educational opportunities with Sul Ross State University

Laughlin Air Force Base and Sul Ross State University formalized a partnership to expand educational opportunities for Laughlin Airmen and their families through a Memorandum of Understanding signing ceremony June 25, 2025. The partnership will bring Sul Ross State University degree programs,
June 26, 2025
Laughlin reveals new morale patch

The 47th Flying Training Wing proudly unveiled their new Friday morale patch, commemorating the wing’s historical lineage and promoting camaraderie throughout the base.
June 24, 2025
TarantuLAWS: Legal tools every Airman should know

Whether you’re preparing for deployment, tackling paperwork for your next PCS or just trying to understand your rights and responsibilities, Laughlin’s Legal Office is ready to help. But while many Airmen know the office exists, few realize just how much support the legal team provides behind the
June 20, 2025
Graduating the future of flight: Class 25-11

Twenty-seven U.S. Air Force officers were awarded the coveted silver wings as a symbol of their hard work and training during a graduation ceremony held June 18, 2025.
June 18, 2025
47th CPTS welcomes new commander

Team XL welcomed a new leader to the 47th Comptroller Squadron (CPTS) during a change of command ceremony held June 17.

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