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  • Laughlin will host a memorial service to honor the life of Capt. John F. Graziano, Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2018 at 9 a.m. in the weather shelter. For more questions or concerns regarding attendance to this service, please contact public affairs at (830) 298-5262.

    Laughlin, memorial service for Capt. Graziano

    Laughlin will host a memorial service to honor the life of Capt. John F. Graziano, Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2018 at 9 a.m. in the weather shelter. For more questions or concerns regarding attendance to this service, please contact public affairs at (830) 298-5262.
  • Col. Todd Dyer, 47th Flying Training Wing vice commander, is the focus of this week’s Airman Spotlight. Dyer took a moment to express his thoughts on the significance of the day, and the importance that it has not only to him, but to all United States citizens. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Senior Airman Daniel Hambor)

    Airman’s Spotlight: Col. Todd Dyer

    Various community natives joined military members from past wars to today’s aviators to honor this year’s Veterans Day ceremony in Del Rio, Texas. The keynote speaker, Col. Todd Dyer, 47th Flying Training Wing vice commander, took a moment to express his thoughts on the significance of the day, and the importance that it has not only to him but to all American citizens.
  • An attendee to Del Rio, Texas’ Veterans Day Parade waves a flag towards a float of service members, Nov. 11, 2018. Laughlin Air Force, Base, Texas, and the local community of Del Rio, Texas, got together to celebrate all who have served through the town’s tradition of a Veteran’s Day Parade. The parade contained many floats featuring not only representatives of Laughlin, but also various veterans’ organizations, vans and ROTC units.

    Laughlin observes veteran’s day

    November 11—millions across the United States honor the 1 percent who swore to defend the Constitution of the United States and the freedoms every citizen enjoys. That tradition is no exception for Laughlin Air Force, Base, Texas, and the local community of Del Rio, Texas, who got together to celebrate all who have served through the town’s tradition of a Veteran’s Day Parade. The parade contained many floats featuring not only representatives of Laughlin, but also various veterans’ organizations, vans and ROTC units.
  • Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 19-02 graduates after 52 weeks of training at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Nov. 16, 2018. Laughlin is the home of the 47th Flying Training Wing, whose mission is to train the next generation of multi-domain combat aviators, deploy mission-ready warriors and develop professional, confident leaders. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Airman 1st Class Anne McCready)

    SUPT Class 19-02 set to graduate

    All Laughlin members are invited to attend Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 19-02’s graduation ceremony at 10 a.m., Nov. 16, 2018, in Anderson Hall, here. Col. Lee Gentile, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, will be the guest speaker.

  • Media Release - Downed aircraft on Laughlin Air Force Base

    The members involved in the T-38 Talon incident from Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, on Nov. 13, 2018, have been identified.

  • One killed, one injured in T-38 crash

    One pilot is dead, and one was transferred to Val Verde Regional Medical Center when an Air Force T-38C Talon assigned here at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, crashed at approximately 7:40 p.m. today on base. Laughlin emergency responders are on scene. The names of the pilots are being withheld for next of kin notification. A board of officers will convene to investigate the incident. Additional details will be provided as information becomes available. Questions should be directed to the public affairs office at 830-298-5262.

  • Media Release - Downed aircraft on Laughlin Air Force Base

    An Air Force T-38 Talon assigned here at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, crashed at approximately 7:40 p.m. today on base. Emergency personnel are on the scene. More information will be provided as it becomes available. Questions should be directed to the Public Affairs office at 830-298-5262.

  • Focused and motivated: Meet Col. Gentile

    Col. Lee Gentile, the new commander for the 47th Flying Training Wing, describes his primary focus and explains who has influenced his leadership style.
  • 2nd. Lt. Rhett Spongberg, 47th Student Squadron specialized undergraduate pilot training student, poses atop Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas’ Alpha Warrior “battle rig,” Nov. 8, 2018. Inspiring fitness is important, as Spongberg describes, especially to service members across all branches, professions and requirements. To him, Airmen and service members in general need to be ready to deploy at a moment’s notice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Daniel Hambor)

    Laughlin Airman to compete in fitness competition

    A specialized undergraduate pilot training student from Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, will participate in the 2018 Alpha Warrior contest Nov. 16, 2018.
  • Patty Soto, 47th Maintenance Directorate lead supply technician and approving official, was chosen by wing leadership to be the “XLer” of the week, for the week of Oct. 29, 2018, at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. The “XLer” award is given to those who consistently make outstanding contributions to their unit and the Laughlin mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Benjamin N. Valmoja)

    XLer of the Week: Patty Soto

    Patty Soto, 47th Maintenance Directorate lead supply technician and approving official, was chosen by wing leadership to be the “XLer” of the week, for the week of Oct. 29, 2018, at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. The “XLer” award is given to those who consistently make outstanding contributions to their unit and the Laughlin mission.
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