News Search

News

  • SUPT class 10-10 graduates

    Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training class 10-10 graduates June 11. For a detailed listing of all the students' aircraft and assignments, download the image at right in high resoloution (Download HiRes).All Laughlin members are invited to attend  class 10-10's graduation ceremony in Anderson

  • Deployed Laughlin instructor pilot part of success story in Afghanistan

    A deployed Laughlin instructor pilot is part of a year of success stories that continues for Airmen of the 538th Air Expeditionary Advisory Squadron, who are advising Afghan National Army Air Corps soldiers on the use of the C-27A Spartan. Capt. Larry Needham, is a member of Laughlin's 85th Flying

  • SUPT class 10-09 graduates

    Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training class 10-09 graduted May 21. For a detailed listing of all the students' aircraft and assignments, download the image at right in high resoloution (Download HiRes).

  • Laughlin XLer -- Staff Sgt. Carroll Savoury-Groves

    Job title and unit: Personnel Security Specialist, 47th Flying Training Wing/Information Protection Hometown: I'm an Army brat. Family: Greg (husband) and Samaya (daughter, 3 years old)Time at Laughlin: 2 years and 5 monthsTime in military/civil service: 8 years and 8 months in militaryGreatest

  • Laughlin XLer -- Airman 1st Class Corey Davis

    Job title and unit: Aircrew Flight Equipment Technician, 47th Operations Support Squadron,Hometown: Ashland, Ky.Family: Angela Davis (mother), Peter Davis (father) and Jordan Davis (brother)Time at Laughlin: One yearTime in military/civil service: 17 MonthsGreatest accomplishment: Standing up my

  • Wing commander’s perspective on safety

    We have lost a number of Airmen in Operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom to accidents. Many are accidents that could have been avoided. Every one of these fatalities died a hero and a patriot, but if someone would have been a little more careful, there is a good chance they could have returned home

  • Laughlin members selected for Master Sergeant

    Seven 47th Flying Training Wing technical sergeants were notified May 26 that they were selected for promotion to master sergeant.-- Demetri Atkins-- Laurie Freeman-- Jennifer Lash-- Kevin Lavalais-- Mario Lopez-- Angela Mitchell-- Misty York

  • AETC fields new management tool

    Beginning in September, Air Education and Training Command will field new user-friendly software called the Task Management Tool designed to support the task management process for AETC Headquarters, Air University, 2nd Air Force, 19th Air Force and Wing staff leadership."This is the right step

  • New wing commander shares leadership philosophy

    For the last 22 years, I have observed and learned from the commanders who I have had the privilege to serve. I have witnessed many examples of extremely effective leadership and, unfortunately, just as many examples of poor leadership. I have developed my own, personal leadership objectives in

  • Laughlin undergoes change of command

    At approximately 9:47 a.m. May 18, Col. Michael Frankel took over command of the 47th Flying Training Wing at Laughlin Air Force Base.Col. Jeffrey McDaniels, former 47th FTW commander, looked on as Colonel Frankel told Maj. Gen. Gregory Feest, "Sir, I assume command.""This moment reminds me somewhat