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  • 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.

  • How Laughlin’s CRAFT team strengthens pilot pipeline

    At Laughlin, the Comprehensive Readiness for Aircrew Flying Training (CRAFT) team actively supports student and instructor pilots throughout every phase of Undergraduate Pilot Training (UPT), ensuring they are physically and mentally prepared to meet the demands of military aviation.

  • Laughlin grand opening of renovated Base Exchange

    Team XL celebrated the grand opening of its newly renovated Base Exchange with a ribbon cutting ceremony; marking the completion of a major quality-of-life improvement project for the Laughlin community on April 16, 2025.

  • ACC commander visits Laughlin   

    Gen. Ken Wilsbach, commander of Air Combat Command (ACC), visited Laughlin Air Force Base to speak at Undergraduate Pilot Training (UPT) graduation and relive the UPT experience with Laughlin Airmen, April 10-11.   

  • Laughlin firefighters teach life-saving skills

    Firefighters from the 47th Civil Engineer Squadron (CES) partnered with the local Del Rio High School Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) class for a hands-on training opportunity here, Jan. 14, 2025.

  • Laughlin Firefighters Tackle Aircraft Burn Simulation

    Training plays a large part in the life of 47th Civil Engineer Squadron (CES) firefighters. Whether it's in the classroom studying tactics, preparing equipment, or visiting the simulators to train against actual fire, the experience gained in practice helps save lives in real-world emergencies.