March 3, 2026 Graduating the Future of Flight: Class 26-06 Twenty-four U.S. Air Force and Japanese officers were awarded the coveted silver wings as symbol of their hard work and training during a graduation ceremony held Feb. 26, 2026.
March 3, 2026 Air Force selects 1,474 in the senior master sergeant promotion cycle; list posts March 5 Air Force officials selected 1,474 Air Force master sergeants for promotion to senior master sergeant out of 13,315 eligibles for a selection rate of 11.07 percent in the 26E8 promotion cycle.
Feb. 27, 2026 Air Force modernizes Physical Fitness Program to bolster readiness, long-term health The modernized program is anchored in scientifically grounded health measures and a more rigorous assessment model. The goal is to enhance warfighter readiness by encouraging Airmen to build durable fitness habits that support sustained, career-long performance.
Feb. 27, 2026 Team XL inspires local students through STEM Buddies program Airmen from Laughlin Air Force Base and students from Lamar Elementary School spent time experimenting with flight science during a Laughlin STEM Buddies event at Lamar Elementary School, Feb. 19, 2026.
Feb. 26, 2026 Team XL hosts Annual Awards Ceremony The 47th Flying Training Wing (FTW) held its Annual Awards Ceremony at XL Landings Feb. 20, 2026.
Feb. 26, 2026 Wilsbach outlines strategy for confronting adversaries, Air Force success In his first major address since becoming Air Force Chief of Staff, Gen. Ken Wilsbach highlighted readiness and how the service is responding to a complex and ambiguous strategic environment.
Feb. 19, 2026 Laughlin's 2025 4th quarter award winners Laughlin Air Force Base celebrated fourth quarter award winners; recognizing top performers across Airman, NCO, SNCO, CGO, FGO and civilian categories.
Feb. 17, 2026 Laughlin community gathers for first base beautification event Team XL joined together for the Laughlin Beautification Team’s inaugural cleanup event Feb. 7, 2026.
Feb. 11, 2026 Laughlin AFB releases initial performer list for 2026 Fiesta of Flight The 47th Flying Training Wing is excited to announce the initial performer list for the 2026 Fiesta of Flight Open House, Airshow, and STEM Expo, which will take place Saturday, March 28, 2026.
Feb. 5, 2026 Press Release: Laughlin Aircraft Mishap At approximately 1:43 p.m. a T-6A Texan II Trainer aircraft from the 47th Flying Training Wing executed a nose gear up landing on Laughlin Air Force Base. The two pilots onboard egressed safely.