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  • Pictured (Left to Right): Col. Cary Jones, Capt. Susan Jennie, Capt. Melany Delgado, and Maj. Emily Brown stands in front of a T-6 Texan II. The T-6 is the first aircraft all pilots must fly during there training during their time at Laughlin.(Courtesy photo taken by 2nd Lt. Esther Min)

    Instructor Pilots Reflect on Women’s History Month

    “A wise woman once told me, ‘In aviation, it doesn’t matter if you’re male or female—you’re a flyer,” said Major Jamie Van Neste, T-6 Texan II Instructor Pilot. “Your gender doesn’t change that ability…and your aircraft can’t tell the difference.”
  • Mr. Alberto Ramirez, 47th Maintenance Directorate power support systems work leader, was chosen by wing leadership to be the “XLer of the Week”, the week of Mar. 31, 2021, at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. The “XLer” award, presented by Col. Craig Prather, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Brian Lewis, 47th Operations Group superintendent, is given to those who consistently make outstanding contributions to their unit and the Laughlin mission. (U.S. Air Force Graphic by Airman 1st Class David Phaff)

    XLer of the week: Mr. Alberto Ramirez

    Mr. Alberto Ramirez, 47th Maintenance Directorate power support systems work leader, was chosen by wing leadership to be the “XLer of the Week”, the week of Mar. 31, 2021, at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. The “XLer” award, presented by Col. Craig Prather, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Brian Lewis, 47th Operations
  • Senior Airman Susan Luna, 47th Medical Group Mental Health technician, finds camaraderie with her coworker, Captain Elizabeth DePalma, a 47th MDG Mental Health nurse practitioner, on March 23, 2021, at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. The mental health team’s mission every day is to keep their Air Force family safe, whether it’s battling COVID-19 or helping service members gain the edge on their mental well-being. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Anne McCready)

    Laughlin mental health team provides toolkit for Airmen’s success

    In Primary Care Behavioral Health (PCBH), providers assist individuals in their coping with similar stressors. PCBH could be the resource an Airman needs to help alleviate stress and develop positive, sustainable coping skills in and out of quarantine.
  • Aircraft Mechanics at Laughlin AFB

    Mustache March - Roots Deeper Than Facial Hair

    It’s March and Air Force members are donning bulletproof mustaches exponentially. Their newly acquired face armor is more visible than Liberty Mutual commercials. If you’ve spent more than two weeks in the military, you know that growing a furry lip ornament is one way to commemorate the iconic Brig. Gen. Robin Olds. Albeit this tradition is a fun way to build camaraderie, it can be easy to miss hidden gems in plain sight.
  • Capt. Alexander Belvo, 47th Healthcare Operations Squadron medical logistics flight commander, was chosen by wing leadership to be the “XLer of the Week”, the week of Mar. 8, 2021, at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. The “XLer” award, presented by Col. Craig Prather, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Brian Lewis, 47th Operations Group superintendent, is given to those who consistently make outstanding contributions to their unit and the Laughlin mission. (U.S. Air Force Graphic by Senior Airman Anne McCready)

    XLer of the week: Capt. Alexander Belvo

    Capt. Alexander Belvo, 47th Healthcare Operations Squadron medical logistics flight commander, was chosen by wing leadership to be the “XLer of the Week”, the week of Mar. 8, 2021, at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. The “XLer” award, presented by Col. Craig Prather, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Brian Lewis, 47th
  • Due to a steady decrease in positive COVID-19 cases in Val Verde County, the 47th Flying Training Wing commander, Col. Craig Prather, has directed the change to Health Protection Condition Bravo on Tuesday, March 2, 2021, effective immediately. The movement to HPCON Bravo does not alter the policies directed and implemented by the Department of the Air Force regarding mask-wear guidance on federal installations. (Courtesy graphic)

    Laughlin moves to HPCON Bravo

    Due to a steady decrease in positive COVID-19 cases in Val Verde County, the 47th Flying Training Wing commander, Col. Craig Prather, has directed the change to Health Protection Condition Bravo on Tuesday, March 2, 2021, effective immediately. The movement to HPCON Bravo does not alter the policies directed and implemented by the Department of the Air Force regarding mask-wear guidance on federal installations.
  • Black Air Force pilot.

    How Many Black Pilots Do You Know?

    “I’m the only black Lieutenant Colonel pilot on this base,” says Julián “Diesel” Benton, 47th Operations Group deputy commander. “It’s important for student pilots to see me. Just last week, I was speaking a foreign language with a student, and at the end of that conversation, the student says ‘I did not expect to meet a black man that speaks my language.’”
  • Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training class 21-06 graduated after 52 weeks of training at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Feb. 26, 2021. Laughlin is home of the 47th Flying Training Wing, whose mission is to build combat-ready Airmen, leaders and pilots. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Senior Airman Anne McCready)

    SUPT class 21-06 set to graduate

    Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training class 21-06 graduated after 52 weeks of training at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Feb. 26, 2021. Laughlin is home of the 47th Flying Training Wing, whose mission is to build combat-ready Airmen, leaders and pilots. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Senior Airman Anne McCready)
  • Ashley Shableski 47th Maintenance Directorate T-6 division secretary, was chosen by wing leadership to be the “XLer of the Week”, the week of Feb. 24, 2021, at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. The “XLer” award, presented by Col. Craig Prather, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Brian Lewis, 47th Operations Group superintendent, is given to those who consistently make outstanding contributions to their unit and the Laughlin mission. (U.S. Air Force Graphic by Airman 1st Class David Phaff)

    XLer of the week: Ashley Shableski

    Ashley Shableski 47th Maintenance Directorate T-6 division secretary, was chosen by wing leadership to be the “XLer of the Week”, the week of Feb. 24, 2021, at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. The “XLer” award, presented by Col. Craig Prather, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Brian Lewis, 47th Operations Group
  • Religious Affairs Airman loads cargo.

    Airman Takes on Former AFSC to Unload Emergency Supplies

    How does a Religious Affairs Airman end up unloading emergency supplies off a C-130? Not by mistake. On Feb. 21, 2021, a C-130 Hercules from the 136th Airlift Wing in Fort Worth, Texas landed on Laughlin's flight line. The aircraft delivered emergency bottled water to Del Rio, Texas in response to a water shortage caused by Winter Storm Uri.
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