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  • '57 state golf champs visit Laughlin

    For the 1957 state champion San Felipe High School Golf team, Laughlin has been a memorable retreat. Laughlin was visited by two members of the '57 team, Gene Vasquez and Felipe Romero, as well as Humberto Garcia, author of 'Mustang Miracle', which focuses on the team from their start as caddies to

  • SUPT class 11-04 set to graduate

    Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training class 11-04 graduates Jan. 21. For a detailed listing of all the students' aircraft and assignments, download the image at right in high resolution (Download HiRes).All Laughlin members are invited to attend class11-04's graduation ceremony in Anderson Hall

  • 19th AF commander to visit Laughlin

    Major Gen. Mark Solo, the new 19th Air Force commander, will be visiting Laughlin Feb. 2 and 3. During his visit, General Solo will tour base facilities to familiarize himself with Laughlin's mission, support functions, and members.The 19th Air Force, located at Randolph Air Force Base, is

  • AF automates active-duty assignment notifications

    The Air Force is automating active-duty assignment notifications for Airmen in the ranks of lieutenant colonel and below beginning Jan. 21. Airmen will receive an e-mail notification about their new assignments and have seven days to acknowledge their assignments through the Virtual Military

  • Laughlin’s Airman and Family Readiness Center relocates

    Another drastic improvement to the quality of Laughlin Airmen's lives has been made here and is now available.Laughlin's Airman and Family Readiness Center, previously located in the Force Support Squadron building, is now located in the newly-renovated building 468 and now offers a state-of-the-art

  • Laughlin XLer -- Airman Chloe Ullah

    Job title and unit: Public Health Technician, 47th Medical Operations SquadronHometown: Indianapolis, Ind. Family: Sandra (mom), Gerard Blocks (step father), Jayce (sister) and three brothersTime at Laughlin: Seven monthsTime in military/civil service: 1 year and 1 monthGreatest accomplishment:

  • UPS - - "What can UPS do for Blue?"

    When the lights go out at Laughlin, the mission of producing America's best pilots can be severely hindered. Fortunately, the sun now shines on the base as Laughlin's Simulator building has fully installed its state-of-the-art UPS system. The Uninterruptible Power Supply system is comprised of six

  • Laughlin’s dorms undergo inspection

    Laughlin's enlisted and officer dormitories underwent a rare inspection Jan. 4. Col. Michael Frankel, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, ordered an inspection of every room in the dorms by dogs trained in detection."This was a joint effort by Laughlin's first sergeants, the dorm managers, security

  • Commentary - - How to prevent suicide among airman

    There is never an easy time to talk about suicide, but it is a topic we should not ignore. People often ask me how to prevent suicide, but the last time someone asked me, it caught me off guard. As I sat enjoying my lunch in an Iraq dining facility, a soldier across the table looked me in the eye