Laughlin hosts newest “Pilot for a Day”

Airmen in dorms enjoy "Meet and Eat"

German Tornado squares off against Laughlin T-38s for first time in base history

A new chapter opened in the history of the 47th Flying Training Wing when a Tornado touched down here Feb. 19. The Tornado, a twin-engine fighter jet flown by several air forces around the world, belonged to the German Air Force Flying Training Center at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M. The aircraft

Harlem Ambassadors 'wow' Laughlin spectators

The Harlem Ambassadors, a traveling entertainment basketball team, visited Laughlin Air Force Base with their humorous basketball show Feb. 19 at the Losano Fitness Center. The Ambassadors, internationally known for their fancy ball handling, thrilled the audience, which included members from the

Model aviators take over Laughlin airfield on weekends, holidays

Tedd Glenn pushes his throttle forward and his aircraft begins to roll slowly down the runway. It shudders slightly as it gains speed, but quickly smoothes out as the wings begin to pull it slowly skyward. A quick, light tap back on the elevator control and his nose is pointed at the clouds,

Tips for keeping the flu away from you

The major news outlets have been reporting for the last few days about the nationwide increase in flu cases being reported. This is a normal event for most flu seasons. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has an advisory posted on their website at http://www.cdc.gov. According to the CDC,

ESPN surprises Airman for reality show

On a cold west Texas morning before the sun was up, three men from Entertainment Sports Programming Network commonly known as ESPN, barged into the base fire department with cameras and microphones in hand to tell an Airman he was going to be on a reality television show Feb. 12. "Wanna Go Fishing"

PHOTO OF THE WEEK: Senior Airman Ricky Leitzel patrols Laughlin

Laughlin hosts Harlem Ambassadors Feb. 19

Laughlin Air Force Base is hosting the world-famous Harlem Ambassadors basketball team Feb. 19 at 6:30 p.m. in the Losano Fitness Center. The Ambassadors are a group of basketball players who travel throughout the world, providing wholesome fun-filled, entertainment for the entire family. The event

Falcon Loan offers Airmen quick financial assistance without accruing dangerous debt

Active-duty Airmen struggling with temporary financial hardships are about to be offered a helping hand. The Air Force Aid Society recently announced its new Falcon Loan program, which offers Airmen up to $500 interest free beginning March 3. The loans, which are being offered through the Airmen and