New organization offers social atmosphere for Laughlin enlisted members, spouses

Enlisted members of the 47th Flying Training Wing searching for a way to meet new people need look no farther than Su Casa May 29. That is when the newly formed Laughlin Enlisted Association will have its next meeting, which is open to anyone associated with the enlisted force here. "LEA's mission

Even sweltering heat couldn’t stop Thunder over the Amistad

It was a crowded flight line May10 when Laughlin hosted "Thunder over the Amistad," the highly anticipated 2008 air show. "Everything went so great," said Maj. Johnathan Fontenot, air show director with the 47th Operations Group. "I'm glad that so many people from Del Rio and the surrounding

'Parting shots' from a departing leader

... "Today I'll ask you to pay really close attention, not just to the next few minutes, but to every single second of the next 52 weeks. Embrace them, cherish them, live each second to the fullest because in the blink of an eye, you'll be walking across this stage, receiving your wings and saying

Laughlin celebrates National Peace Officers Week

New program challenges Laughlin women to be 'fit 4 life'

In an effort to help promote a healthy-living lifestyle for all Laughlin women, two members here are taking advantage of Women's Health Week to encourage all women to participate in a program tagged "Woman Challenge" starting May 11. Woman Challenge, a program designed by the U.S. Department of

Hundreds compete at Laughlin's fourth annual Adventure Race

Hundreds of anxious participants crowded in front of Anderson Hall Saturday morning sporting their team colors and gripping their bike handles awaiting their chance to set off on a demanding 36-mile race here. This marked the start of Laughlin's fourth annual Adventure Race April 26. More than 60

Laughlin recognizes quarterly award winners

LAUGHLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- Eleven people were recognized at the 47th Flying Training Wing's First Quarter Awards Luncheon. All categories and there winners included: Volunteer of the Quarter: First Lt. Nicholas D. Williams, 86th Flying Training Squadron Room of the Quarter: Airman 1st Class

PHOTO OF THE WEEK: Master Sgt. Joe Morse explains expectations to dormitory residents

Intense exercises prepares Laughlin for upcoming air show

Security and emergency personnel are in place, hundreds of role players gather on the flight line and tension is high. This is the beginning of a massive exercise here to test and perfect Laughlin and Del Rio's emergency response procedures. Laughlin members planned, organized and conducted small

Motorcycle safety equipment essential, inspections coming

Living in south Texas allows us to experience many things: excessive heat, mild winters, threatening storms, long periods of sunshine and for those of us that ride motorcycles, an almost year-round riding season. With the exception of a few cold, rainy days, if you want to ride, you can ride. Riding