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  • Ines Torres-Wong, a 47th Force Support Squadron assignments technician, was chosen by wing leadership to be the “XLer of the Week” of Sept. 25, 2019 at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. For her work in guiding members of Team XL to their next assignments, while improving her office’s productivity and performance, Ines Torres-Wong has earned the “XLer of the Week.” (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Daniel Hambor)

    XLer of the Week: Ines Torres-Wong

    Ines Torres-Wong, a 47th Force Support Squadron assignments technician, was chosen by wing leadership to be the “XLer of the Week” of Sept. 25, 2019 at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas.
  • 47th Flying Training Wing Command Chief Master Sgt. Robert Zackery III talks to a crowd of Airmen before beginning the 5-kilometer “Walk with the Chief” ruck at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Sept. 30, 2019. Approximately 30 members of Team XL came out in the early hours on Monday morning to increase their deployment readiness and have an opportunity to connect with Zackery in an informal setting. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Marco A. Gomez)

    Walk with the Chief

    47th Flying Training Wing Command Chief Master Sgt. Robert Zackery III talks to a crowd of Airmen before beginning the 5-kilometer “Walk with the Chief” ruck at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Sept. 30, 2019. Approximately 30 members of Team XL came out in the early hours on Monday morning to increase their deployment readiness and have an
  • 47th Security Forces Squadron Airmen begin phase two of tryouts for the San Antonio Basic Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) course by sprinting around the track at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, on Sept. 25, 2019. Phase one consisted of a physical fitness test with a twist: U.S. Army situps, release pushups and pullups. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Anne McCready)

    XL defenders tryout for San Antonio Basic SWAT course

    The 47th Security Forces Squadron held tryouts Sept. 25, 2019, at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, to determine which of their Airmen are selected to attend the San Antonio Basic Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) course. Tryouts consisted of a physical fitness test, a rigorous workout, a timed ruck march in full gear, and finished off with a Combat Arms Training and Maintenance marksmanship challenge.
  • Maj. Gen. Jeannie Leavitt, Air Force Recruiting Service commander, passes a career’s worth of advice on to a group of aviators just starting theirs during Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training class 19-25’s graduation ceremony at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Spet. 27, 2019. Leavitt, a Laughlin SUPT graduate herself, sports a career of firsts: she was the U.S. Air Force’s first female fighter pilot, first female graduate and instructor of the USAF Weapons School, the first female fighter wing commander, the first female wing commander at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin N. Valmoja)

    Maj. Gen. Leavitt visits Laughlin once again

    LAUGHLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Texas – On the same day Laughlin introduces 11 new, combat ready military aviators into the ranks of the world’s greatest Air Force, Maj. Gen. Jeannie Leavitt, the Air Forces Recruiting Service commander and command pilot, visited Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. However, she didn’t come empty handed for the new aviators. This Laughlin graduate and “hometown hero” brought with her 26 years of experience that all started right here, and spanned to see her become the U.S. Air Force’s first female fighter pilot and first female commander of a combat fighter wing.
  • Senior Airman Christopher Dunning, a 47th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron Mental Health flight chief, was chosen by wing leadership to be the “XLer of the Week” of Sept. 16, 2019 at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Marco A. Gomez)

    XLer of the Week: Senior Airman Christopher Dunning

    Senior Airman Christopher Dunning, a 47th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron Mental Health technician, was chosen by wing leadership to be the “XLer of the Week” of Sept. 16, 2019 at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. Dunning had a key role during Laughlin’s tactical pause where his team had the opportunity to ensure that anyone who was involved in the incident had someone to talk to.
  • Col Lee Gentile, 47th Flying Traiining Wing commander, signs the Fire Prevention Week Proclamation as Sparky gives the "thumbs-up" Sept. 25, 2019 at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. Gentile and base firefighters promoted the importance of fire saftey, as well as the upcoming FPW, which starts Oct. 7 - 11. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt JT May III)

    Laughlin’s Fire Prevention Week around the corner

    The Laughlin Air force Base Fire and Emergency Services is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)—the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week for more than 90 years—to promote this year’s campaign, “Not Every Hero Wears a Cape. Plan and Practice Your Escape!” The campaign works to educate everyone about the small but important actions they can take to keep themselves and those around them safe.
  • Col. Lee Gentile, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, will share his 12 expectations over the course of the next few months in a series of graphics. This week, Gentile stresses the importance of being prepared to answer any call our nation might need. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Senior Airman Marco A. Gomez)

    Commander’s Expectations: Readiness

    Col. Lee Gentile, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, will share his 12 expectations over the course of the next few months in a series of graphics. This week, Gentile stresses the importance of being prepared to answer any call our nation might need. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Senior Airman Marco A. Gomez)
  • Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Classes 19-25 are set to graduate after 52 weeks of training at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Sept. 27, 2019. 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 Senior Airman Marco A. Gomez)

    SUPT class 19-25 set to graduate

    All Laughlin members are invited to attend Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 19-25 graduation ceremony at 10 a.m., Sept. 27, 2019, in Anderson Hall, here. Maj. Gen. Jeannie Leavitt, U.S. Air Force Recruiting Service commander, will be the guest speaker. Awards and special recognition will be given to outstanding graduates.
  • Junior Moreno, 47th Maintenance Directorate avionics mechanic, carries the POW/MIA flag during an observance ceremony at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Sept. 20, 2019. The flag was carried for 24 hours along the base track, where it was then carried to the wing’s capstone ceremony at Heritage Park. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Daniel Hambor)

    Laughlin observes national POW/MIA recognition day

    For 47 years, the National League of Families POW/MIA flag, draped in black and adorned with the symbol of service member’s foreign war internment, has sailed during observances, ceremonies, and at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Washington D.C.
  • Senior Airman John Morse, a 47th Flying Training Wing command and control operations technician, was chosen by wing leadership to be the “XLer of the week” of Sept. 9, 2019 at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas.

    XLer of the Week: Senior Airman John Morse

    Senior Airman John Morse, a 47th Flying Training Wing command and control operations technician, was chosen by wing leadership to be the “XLer of the week” of Sept. 9, 2019 at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas.
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