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May 7, 2023
Adapting for the Future – Contingency Training at Laughlin

Airmen from the 47th Mission Support Group (MSG) participated in contingency training exercises at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, on April 23, 2023. The training was part of an ongoing effort to better align force readiness across the MSG in preparation for any contingency-related response.
May 5, 2023
Building stronger communities: Laughlin AFB and Del Rio CTE partner to advance youth opportunities

One of Laughlin’s strengths is its surrounding community; and furthering the relationship between Team XL and the members of Del Rio is a top priority. One way Laughlin AFB has been fostering this relationship is by providing students of Del Rio High School the chance to gain on-the-job training,
April 24, 2023
Flying From Filing Cabinets to the Cloud

In today's digital age, the amount of information organizations generate and store has increased exponentially. This is no exception for Laughlin Air Force Base, which deals with thousands of records documenting its operations, policies, and procedures. This records management may sound tedious, but
April 12, 2023
Developing Leaders through Feedback

When it comes to the Air Force, it's not just about fancy planes or high-tech gadgets. At the heart of this elite fighting force are the core values of integrity, service, and excellence. However, how do we live up to these values and ensure that our people constantly grow and improve? The answer
April 3, 2023
Laughlin’s sexual assault prevention and response program: What is available to you?

Sexual assault is a pervasive issue in our society, and unfortunately, the military is not immune to this problem. To combat this issue, the Air Force has implemented the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) program. The (SAPR) program is designed to provide support and resources to those
March 29, 2023
Educating professional aviators: Laughlin flight simulators help pilots soar

Training technology and tools used to create Air Force pilots is ever-changing to meet the needs of the Nation and have the best, most lethal pilots in the world.Undergraduate Pilot Training (UPT) uses innovative technology like advanced flight simulators to ensure the most realistic training
March 22, 2023
Laughlin modernizes by upgrading flightline lighting

The day a pilot takes to the skies for the first time is a milestone like no other. Abuzz with excitement and numerous things to remember, one aspect of Laughlin’s flightline may be taken for granted – airfield lighting.
March 15, 2023
Laughlin's aerospace physiology: the team before the flight

Capable of flying at high speeds and altitudes, pilots perform one of the most exciting and dangerous jobs the military has to offer. Flying like this is no easy task, and requires special equipment and techniques to do it successfully. But what happens when that equipment becomes faulty and a
March 6, 2023
Laughlin begins groundbreaking at the Ricks Hall dormitory

Team XL is always looking to improve aspects of the base to help support the mission and better the lives of the members who live and work here -- whether on the flight line, the front gate, or the places Airmen live.On Mar. 6, 2023, Laughlin held a groundbreaking ceremony to commemorate the
March 1, 2023
An Airman's Experience as Command Chief for a Day

With great rank comes great responsibility! One Airman had the unique opportunity to experience this first-hand by serving as the command chief for a day at Laughlin Air Force Base!

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