Laughlin exercise physiologist helps maintain healthy Air Force

Physical fitness training is a vital part of how Airmen prepare for the rigorous physical challenges they meet while at their home-duty stations and deployed locations. The Air Force Fitness Program requires all-active duty members to maintain an acceptable fitness level, which is achieved by

Laughlin members showcase teamwork during Wingman Day events

Laughlin members showed their commitment to each other Nov. 29 as hundreds of Airmen spent their afternoon participating in games and activities testing their teamwork during this year's Wingman Day events. The event, which started with a safety briefing at Anderson Hall, involved games such as

Base Chapel holds Wing Tree Lighting Ceremony

Election season Do's and Don'ts

With political campaigns in full swing and a general election on the horizon, it is important that all Laughlin members understand and comply with the rules governing political activities by military members and federal civil service employees. Failure to comply with these rules can lead to

Colonel Doucette takes Laughlin’s reins

On Tuesday, the 47th Flying Training Wing welcomed its new commander during a change-of-command ceremony here. Col. John "Deuce" Doucette took command of the 47th FTW from outgoing commander, Col. Mike Minahan, during a ceremony at the T-6 Hanger I. Colonel Minahan will be heading to Germany for his

Football, bowling make nice combination

On Thursday Night, the Cactus Lanes Bowling Center was truly the community gathering place. More than 100 people gathered for one of the most anticipated football games of the season as the Dallas Cowboys welcomed the Green Bay Packers to Texas. Unless you've experienced it first hand, you can't

Laughlin's main gate closes Dec. 6

Laughlin's Main Gate, located off US-90, will close at 5 a.m. Dec. 6 and is expected to remain closed until approximately March 16. While the Main Gate is closed, all traffic will be routed through the West Gate, located off of US Hwy. 277. The West Gate will remain open 24 hours a day, 7 days a

Col. Mike Minahan's fini-flight

Laughlin hosts Annual Turkey Trot

On an early fall morning with weather made for running, more than 50 people came out at 9 a.m. to participate in Laughlin's Annual Turkey Trot Nov. 17. More and more people show up every year to compete in the 5k run, and with Thanksgiving right around the corner, a free Turkey is the reward for the

Wingman Day about taking care of each other

Soon Airmen from across the base, officer, enlisted, and civilian will participate in Wingman Day activities designed for each of us to take a step back and refocus our efforts on building relationships with our fellow Airmen, to examine our strengths and weaknesses, and to plan for the coming new