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  • Graduating the Future of Flight: Class 26-01

    Twenty-five U.S. Air Force and Vietnamese officers were awarded the coveted silver wings as a symbol of their hard work and training during a graduation ceremony held Oct. 9, 2025.

  • Laughlin instructor pilot reaches rare milestone

    In the cockpit of a T-6A Texan II, thousands of feet above the West Texas desert, one instructor pilot (IP) reached a milestone that few in the Air Force ever do: 3,000 flight hours in a single aircraft.

  • Laughlin recognizes newest master sergeants

    The 47th Flying Training Wing held a Master Sgt. release social at XL Landings June 13, 2025. Laughlin personnel recognized seven airmen for their boundless diligence and dedication to achieve the rank of Master Sgt.

  • 47th CS welcomes new commander

    Airmen from the 47th Communications Squadron (CS) gathered at XL Landings to witness a transition of leadership as Lt. Col. Elmer Lustina relinquished command to Maj. Anthony Dimuzio during a change of command ceremony, June 9, 2025.

  • Deployments, dates, and dinner plans

    Military Spouse Appreciation Day offers Team XL an opportunity to spotlight the commitment and teamwork military couples bring to the fight—on and off duty. At Laughlin, several Airmen serve, not only alongside their teammates, but alongside their spouses.

  • 87th FTS celebrates 35 years at Laughlin AFB

    The 87th Flying Training Squadron (FTS) commemorated 35 years at Laughlin Air Force Base on April 2, 2025, marking more than three decades of excellence in training the Air Force’s next generation of aviators.