April 27, 2026 AETC Lines of Effort Power the Force Behind the 2026 National Defense Strategy Air Education and Training Command has revamped its Lines of Effort, establishing the strategic framework guiding how the command recruits, trains and educates Airmen and Guardians to deliver combat-credible forces capable of deterring aggression and winning in a high-end fight.
April 24, 2026 Empowering the mission: Laughlin hosts third annual Industry Day Laughlin hosted its third Industry Day April 21 2026. The 47th Contracting Squadron hosted the event at XL Landings on base, drawing 50 local businesspeople to attend and 25 companies seeking to expand their business with Laughlin.
April 23, 2026 Laughlin recognizes newest CCAF graduates The 47th Flying Training Wing gathered to recognize the newest graduates of the Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) 2024 Fall Class to 2026 Spring Class at Anderson Hall, April 21, 2026.
April 22, 2026 Laughlin holds “XL Games” and recognizes 1st quarter top performers Team XL came together on April 17 for “XL Games” and a Wing all-call to recognize first quarter accomplishments.
April 17, 2026 Air Education and Training Commander visits Laughlin Lt. Gen. Clark Quinn, commander of Air Education and Training Command, visited Laughlin Air Force Base April 14, marking Quinn’s first visit to the 47th Flying Training Wing as the commander of AETC.
April 15, 2026 Laughlin and SFDR-CISD expand partnership, bolstering CTE Laughlin and community partners recently expanded their on-going collaboration with the San Felipe Del Rio Consolidated Independent School District (SFDR-CISD) Career and Technical Education (CTE) program providing high school juniors and seniors with invaluable hands-on learning experiences.
April 10, 2026 Graduating the Future of Flight: Class 26-08 Twenty-six U.S. and Hungarian Air Force officers were awarded the coveted silver wings as symbol of their hard work and training during a graduation ceremony held April 9, 2026.
April 1, 2026 Laughlin sparks innovation through STEM Expo The 47th Flying Training Wing hosted their second bi-annual STEM Expo as part of the 2026 Fiesta of Flight airshow at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, March 27.
April 1, 2026 Laughlin inspires youth and showcases heritage at Fiesta of Flight 2026 Over 10,000 spectators found their way to Laughlin Air Force Base to witness the 2026 Fiesta of Flight Airshow and STEM Expo March 28.
March 20, 2026 Graduating the Future of Flight: Class 26-07 Twenty-five U.S. Air Force, Japanese, and Tunisian officers were awarded the coveted silver wings as a symbol of their hard work and training during their graduation ceremony held March 19, 2026.