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May 6, 2024
Laughlin hosts first Remote and Isolated CONUS Installation (RICI) Conference

The 47th Flying training Wing hosted the first Remote and Isolated CONUS Installation Summit 30 April - 1 May 2024, gathering over 30 leaders from across remote and isolated bases in the United States.
May 6, 2024
Graduating the future of flight: Class 24-09

Twenty-seven U.S. Air Force officers were awarded the coveted silver wings as a symbol of their hard work and training during a graduation ceremony held May 3, 2024.
May 3, 2024
Leadership Del Rio tours Laughlin

Team XL hosted a tour for Leadership Del Rio, a program established to inspire community members to actively participate in local affairs and contribute to Del Rio’s continued growth and future success, April 9, 2024. Laughlin Air Force Base fosters and expands strong ties to the community through
May 1, 2024
Laughlin hosts first Small Business Industry Day

The 47th Contracting Squadron at Laughlin AFB hosted its first ever Small Business Industry Day Friday, April 26, 2024. The event brought over 25 local and small businesses on base to educate on how to partner with the base for upcoming construction projects and services needed.
April 25, 2024
Air Force to begin accepting warrant officer applications

The Air Force is now accepting applications for Airmen aspiring to become the inaugural cohort of warrant officers in the information technology and cyber career fields.
April 23, 2024
Graduating the future of flight: Class 24-08

Seventeen U.S. Air Force officers were awarded the coveted silver wings as a symbol of their hard work and training during a graduation ceremony held April 12, 2024.
April 23, 2024
Supporting the military's youngest heroes

A "Purple Up Parade" occurred outside of the Roberto "Bobby" Barrera (RBB) Elementary School here on April 17, 2024.This parade was held in celebration of Purple Up Day, a day dedicated to showing support and appreciation for military children. Students from the Roberto “Bobby” Barrera Elementary
April 22, 2024
UPDATE: Laughlin Airman found dead identified

A 47th Flying Training Wing Airman found dead off base near the railway in Del Rio, Texas on Tuesday, April 16, is identified as 2d Lt. James Chitika.
April 19, 2024
Don't drive distracted

April is Distracted Driving Awareness month and 47th Security Forces Squadron (SFS) defenders are helping raise awareness of why to not drive distracted.
April 18, 2024
Active-duty member found dead

At about 9 a.m. CST on April 16, 2024, Val Verde County Sheriff’s Office notified Laughlin Air Force Base security forces that a body was found dead near a railway off base. The deceased is identified as an active-duty Airman stationed at Laughlin Air Force Base.

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