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  • Laughlin pilot bikes across America

    It's not unusual for Laughlin's student and instructor pilots to fly across the country and back before lunch. However, this August a similar trip took Capt. Luke Marker, 86th Flying Training Squadron instructor pilot, 20 days to complete. Trading in the T-1's Pratt and Whitney engines to power him

  • Brand new Airman’s Attic for Laughlin’s enlisted

    A newly renovated Airman's Attic was opened here Oct. 24 in order to help Laughlin's enlisted population.The Airman's Attic is a place where all active-duty enlisted Airmen can get free, used serviceable military and civilian clothing, baby items, kitchen and small appliances and small furniture.

  • Wingman Day takes over Laughlin

    The majority of the Laughlin community showed up at the base picnic Oct. 22 to celebrate Wingman Day, making it a massive event. Each year Laughlin members join in on one of the newer U. S. Air Force traditions and test their teamwork by participating in activities and games for the significant day.

  • AETC commander visits Laughlin, imparts wisdom on Team XL

    "I am now a better commander of Air Education and Training Command for having visited Laughlin Air Force Base," said Gen. Stephen Lorenz, AETC commander, wrapping up his 24-hour visit to Laughlin Oct. 21. General Lorenz, who arrived at the base for the first time in his 35-year Air Force career Oct.

  • Wingman Day set to take over Laughlin

    Each year Laughlin members join in on one of the newer U. S. Air Force traditions and test their teamwork by participating in activities and games for Wingman Day. Wingman Day was adopted by all units in the U.S. Air Force in 2004 to celebrate the wingman concept of Airmen helping Airmen. "Our

  • Wingman Day scavenger hunt to encourage teamwork

    Those who feel they are up for a mental challenge will have the opportunity to put their minds to the test in a base-wide scavenger hunt Oct. 21. Following a "mission briefing" at 4 p.m. Oct. 21 at Anderson Hall, teams of four to six members will be turned loose to scour the base for clues in an