Laughlin officer ensures the right Airmen are in the right jobs to benefit Iraq

When people think about the Air Force making a difference in Iraq, what may come to mind is airplanes projecting airpower, but for one Airman and his team, it is people who make the difference.Maj. Darrell Board, 47th Force Support Squadron and formerly the 9th Air and Space Expeditionary Task

Commentary -- Creating an atmosphere

How often do you stop what you are doing merely to observe - the people around you, the circumstances impacting you right at this instant, the relationships surrounding this particular moment in time?In most cases, how this situation unfolds will directly depend on the atmosphere we have created

T-6 accident investigation complete

An investigation of the Sept. 24, 2010, T-6A Texan II mishap near Laughlin concluded that pilot error was responsible for the chain of events that led to the aircraft's crash and destruction.Both pilots were able to eject from the aircraft, though one of them sustained a significant back injury

Laughlin officers promote Adventure Race VII

Laughlin XLer -- Staff Sgt. Curtis Billig

Job title and unit: Fire Protection Craftsman, 47th Civil Engineering SquadronHometown: Hanover, Pa. Family: Katie Billig (wife) from Gettysburg, Pa., Howard and Linda Billig (parents) from Hanover, Pa., Brittany Billig (sister) from Hanover, Pa.Time at Laughlin: 1 year, arrived Feb. 26, 2010 Time

Commentary -- A culture of innovation and efficiency

The fiscal problems faced by our nation are nothing new. After World War II, President Truman placed an emphasis on national debt reduction and established a ceiling on defense spending. The figure in 1950 was $14.5 billion compared to today's defense budget, including overseas contingency

Laughlin OSC set to host annual Charitable Auction March 5

The Laughlin Officers' Spouses' Club will host its annual Charitable Auction Saturday, March 5 at San Felipe Country Club. Tickets are $12 in advance or $15 at the door. Tickets may be purchased ahead of time at the Del Rio Chamber of Commerce, What's the Scoop (on base) or by calling

AETC commander speaks on command’s top achievements, biggest challenges

The commander of Air Education and Training Command highlighted the Air Force's successes in recruiting, training and educating Airmen while acknowledging the many challenges ahead during a presentation at the 27th Annual Air Force Association's Air Warfare Symposium in Orlando, Fla., Feb. 18.Gen.

Laughlin mourns loss of Airman

Laughlin members are in mourning today after the Department of Defense announced the death of a 47th Security Forces Squadron member who was deployed to Al Asad Air Base, Iraq.Airman 1st Class Corey Owens, a 26-year-old installation patrolman with the 47th SFS, was pronounced dead of non-combat

Laughlin XLer -- Airman 1st Class Olivia Oteo

Job title and unit: Medical Technician, 47th Medical Operations SquadronHometown: Denver, Colo.Family: 8 siblings: 4 brothers, 4 sistersTime at Laughlin: 6 monthsTime in military/civil service: 14 months Greatest accomplishment: Starting my own organization, LASOC (Laughlin Airmen Serving Our