Laughlin air show, open house canceled

 Laughlin Air Force Base's leadership announced the decision today to cancel the base's air show and open house, known as Air Amistad 2011, that was scheduled for Oct. 15 and 16."This wasn't an easy decision," said Col. Tom Murphy, 47th Flying Training Wing commander. "However, given budget

Team XL welcomes new commander

A former Laughlin pilot training student and instructor pilot became commander of the Air Force's premier pilot training base during the 47th Flying Training Wing change of command ceremony here Sept 12. Col. Thomas Murphy accepted command from Maj. Gen. Mark Solo, 19th Air Force commander, to

Laughlin remembers 9/11

SUPT class 11-14 set to graduate

All Laughlin members are invited to attend Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 11-14's graduation ceremony at 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 9 in Laughlin's Anderson Hall. There will be a guest speaker and awards will be given to stand-out members of the class.If unable to attend the ceremony in

Del Rio remembers 9/11 with flag ceremony

There are not many Americans who cannot recall their exact location and what they were doing Sept. 11, 2001. In the days that followed, the terrorists assumed the United States would be at its weakest, but much to their dismay the country had never been stronger.From coast to coast, in small towns

“Feds Feeding Families” is a great success

The Laughlin commissary held the nationwide Defense Commissary Agency event entitled "Feds feeding families" here from June 26 through Aug. 31. The event was started by DeCA due to the demonstrated need from food banks across the country, which had their food supplies completely depleted on a

Laughlin increases security posture

In keeping with Department of Defense guidance, Laughlin has increased its security posture.When arriving at Laughlin's gates, people should ensure they have appropriate identification ready and should expect longer than normal delays.The 47th Security Forces Squadron would like to remind base

Laughlin XLer -- Kurt Daniels

Job title and unit: T-6 Texan II simulator instructor, 47th Operations GroupsHometown: Kokomo, Ind.Family: Wife - Rita, Children - Alison, Jennifer and Andrew, and four grandchildrenTime at Laughlin: 13 yearsTime in military: 24 yearsGreatest accomplishment: Raising three wonderful kids.Hobbies:

UPT student saves Air Force millions

When 2nd Lt. Michael Trubilla began a research project at the Air Force Academy in the summer of 2010, he had no idea what heights it would propel him to. What began as something to keep busy would eventually form into propulsion for satellites that could save the Air Force hundreds of millions of

Operation "You don't know Jack!"

For a fun night with your fellow Airmen, all members of the 47th Flying Training Wing are invited to attend this year's combat dining out, themed Operation "You don't know Jack!"The combat dining out is scheduled to be held Sept. 17 in Laughlin's T-6 weather hangar with a social hour beginning at 6