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  • 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.   

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.