Jan. 27, 2023 Sharp, crisp, and motionless: Ceremonial Guardsmen of Laughlin The Laughlin Air Force Base Honor Guard is a team of specially selected and trained Airmen representing the United States Air Force at ceremonial events. They perform various duties, including marching in parades, presenting the colors at events such as change of command ceremonies, and providing
Jan. 24, 2023 Notice of intent for Environmental Impact Statement for T-7A recapitalization at Laughlin The U.S. Department of the Air Force (DAF) is conducting public scoping for its proposal to recapitalize the T-38C Talon flight training program at Laughlin Air Force Base (AFB) with T-7A Red Hawk aircraft.
Jan. 19, 2023 Stripes to Wings: Enlisted members become officers and pilots Many Airmen enlist in the Air Force with the dream of traveling, doing a unique job, and looking for a bigger purpose. Some join with the dream to fly, and others develop it while they are in. With over 266,000 enlisted members, it only makes sense that some outstanding Airmen will answer the call
Jan. 13, 2023 Laughlin AFB awarded $35.3 million for dormitory renovations Laughlin Air Force Base is pleased to announce that it has been awarded $35.3 million in funding to renovate the Rick's Hall Enlisted Dorms.
Jan. 5, 2023 Laughlin culminates 80th Aniversario campaign with Del Rio community Laughlin culminated its 80th Aniversario campaign with the city of Del Rio, Texas, after a year full of events, commemorations, and partnerships.
Nov. 29, 2022 Laughlin medical personnel build partnerships with local healthcare providers The 47th Medical Group at Laughlin recently hosted a Humana Military Open House for local community healthcare providers Nov. 16, 2022. This open house helped strengthen ties between the base’s healthcare providers and community healthcare providers.
Nov. 10, 2022 Laughlin hosts SNCO Summit, reinforces top enlisted leaders Laughlin hosted a senior noncommissioned officer summit, here, Nov. 3, 2022. The SNCO summit focused on providing 57 of Laughlin’s top enlisted leaders tools and information to effectively lead the wing’s Airmen into the future.
Nov. 3, 2022 Laughlin welcomes Del Rio, Ciudad Acuña civic leaders LAUGHLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Texas – Laughlin welcomed civic leaders from Del Rio, Texas, and Ciudad Acuña, Mexico, to the base during a tour Nov. 1, 2022, to showcase the base’s mission of producing combat-ready Airmen, leaders, and pilots.
Oct. 28, 2022 Ambush Florida: Laughlin T-6s fly to the sunshine state LAUGHLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- When a group of tigers get together it is known as an ambush. Following in the footsteps of their wild brethren, pilots of the 85th Flying Training Squadron come together once a year to fly across the country and “ambush” another region of the country. Laughlin’s
Oct. 5, 2022 Laughlin's Roberto "Bobby" Barrera Elementary School earns the Purple Star Award Roberto Bobby Barrera (RBB) Elementary School, Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, was designated a 2022 Purple Star School. The Purple Star Award recognizes Texas district and charter schools that show their support and commitment to meeting the unique needs of military-connected students and their