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  • Laughlin XLer -- Joanna Salinas

    Job title and unit: Aircraft Attendant, 47th Maintenance Directorate Hometown: Del Rio, Texas Family: Emmett Salinas (husband), Jonathan (son), Janice Manis (mother), Jessica Ramon and Jennifer Manis (sisters), Vickie and J.D. Manis (grandparents)Time at Laughlin: 3 months Time in military/civil

  • Recycling makes a difference

    If you are environmentally friendly or just want to get rid of that stack of old magazines or soda cans in your garage, the Laughlin recycling center is the place for you!Laughlin's recycling center takes all the recyclable materials that are dropped off at their door, compacts them and turns it

  • Laughlin's newest economic impact statement released

    Laughlin's newest economic impact statement, which shows the economic effect the base has on the local community, was released Dec 9th. In fiscal year 2009, Laughlin directly provided employment for 2,642 individuals and indirectly generated work for 1,436 additional people. In that time, Laughlin's

  • A holiday message from the 47th FTW commander

    Happy Holidays! Seven months ago my family and I received what I consider to be one of the biggest blessings in our lives. We were invited to be part of Team XL! When you're selected to come to Del Rio, you hear many stories of how great it's going to be, but you can't really understand it until

  • Cookie caper spreads holiday cheer

    With Christmas less than three weeks away, Laughlin is bustling with holiday spirit. Laughlin's Club XL is booked with holiday parties, base housing is glittering with decorative lighting and now the Officer's Spouses Club is handing out cookies. The OSC is an organization dedicated to giving back

  • A holiday message to the men and women of AETC

    AETC Family,As Airmen and their families all around Air Education and Training Command pause to celebrate, Teresa and I wish each of you a joyous and safe holiday season. Many of us are blessed to be with our family and friends this time of the year, but I ask you to remember the sacrifices our

  • 47th MDG leadership receives excellent rating

    After a long week of intense inspections, the 47th Medical Group received an overall satisfactory rating with in-garrison medical operations and leadership earning excellent."The bottom line is, the IG inspection and civilian accreditation survey validate the outstanding quality of care being

  • Laughlin holds half marathon and 5K

    Laughlin members took to the pavement as they participated in the Shooting Star Half Marathon and 5K here Dec. 11."The purpose of the event is to promote great fitness and wellness by providing the community of Laughlin a challenging fitness event," said Nicole Rollins of Laughlin's Losano Fitness

  • Laughlin's newest economic impact statement released

    Laughlin's newest economic impact statement, which shows the economic effect the base has on the local community, was released Dec. 9.In fiscal year 2009, Laughlin directly provided employment for 2,642 individuals and indirectly generated work for 1,436 additional people.In that time, Laughlin's

  • Laughlin XLer -- Chaplain (Maj.) Dwayne Keener

    Job title and unit: Wing Chaplain, 47th Flying Training Wing chapelHometown: Long Shoals, N.C. Family: Donna (wife) and Deanna and Danae (daughters)Time at Laughlin: 8 monthsTime in military service: 24 yearsGreatest accomplishment: Meeting and marrying my wife. We've been together now for 24