April 16, 2025 ACC commander visits Laughlin Gen. Ken Wilsbach, commander of Air Combat Command (ACC), visited Laughlin Air Force Base to speak at Undergraduate Pilot Training (UPT) graduation and relive the UPT experience with Laughlin Airmen, April 10-11.
April 14, 2025 Graduating the future of flight: Class 25-08 Twenty-one 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 April 10, 2025.
Feb. 12, 2025 The mentors who shape us Sometimes overcoming new challenges we’ve never faced requires the help of those who have. It’s not always easy to admit that you need guidance, but a great first step is to reach out to someone you can trust – a mentor.
Jan. 23, 2025 Laughlin firefighters teach life-saving skills Firefighters from the 47th Civil Engineer Squadron (CES) partnered with the local Del Rio High School Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) class for a hands-on training opportunity here, Jan. 14, 2025.
Nov. 26, 2024 Leadership Summit at Laughlin AFB strengthens leadership skills across ranks Airmen, Non-Commissioned Officers (NCOs), Senior NCOs, Company Grade Officers (CGOs) and civilians gathered for a dynamic Leadership Summit on Nov. 20, aimed at enhancing leadership competencies and fostering critical thinking.
Oct. 23, 2024 Laughlin Firefighters Tackle Aircraft Burn Simulation Training plays a large part in the life of 47th Civil Engineer Squadron (CES) firefighters. Whether it's in the classroom studying tactics, preparing equipment, or visiting the simulators to train against actual fire, the experience gained in practice helps save lives in real-world emergencies.
Oct. 10, 2024 Packing parachutes, protecting pilots With rigorous standards and meticulous attention to detail, the 47th Operations Support Squadron (OSS) Aircrew Flight Equipment's (AFE) parachute shop prepares and maintains hundreds of parachutes to ensure they are ready incase of an emergency whenever pilots take to the air.
Sept. 30, 2024 Laughlin welcomes new Senior Non-Commissioned Officers Nine new master sergeants were welcomed into the senior non-commissioned officer (SNCO) ranks during an induction ceremony on Sept. 27, 2024.
Sept. 11, 2024 Team XL inducts new honorary commanders, refreshes program Twenty-two distinguished guests from across the local Del Rio, Texas community joined 47th Flying Training Wing leadership during the class 2024-2026 Honorary Commander Induction Ceremony Sept. 6, 2024.
June 26, 2024 47th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron welcomes new commander 47th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron (OMRS) Airmen bid farewell to Lt. Col. Elena Arushanyan, and welcomed their new commander Lt. Col. Avis McCaslin, during a change of command ceremony here, June 21, 2024.