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  • With spring, a new focus on motorcycle safety

    The rush of air as it flies by, the unequaled feeling of acceleration, and the exposure to the elements draw many people to motorcycle riding. However, that same exposure is what makes motorcycles among the most dangerous of vehicles for Airmen to operate. According to the 47th Flying Training wing

  • Laughlin prepares for Easter

    If you are looking to attend Easter services, take part in an Easter egg hunt or both, Laughlin has what you're looking for Easter weekend. Festivities kick off with a parade at 9 a.m. April 11. The parade will start at the Base Chapel and end at Ribas-Dominicci Circle. Laughlin members are

  • Laughlin Celebrates Military Children

    Since 1986, April has been The Month of the Military Child, and this year Laughlin's Airmen and Family Readiness Center is honoring its littlest members throughout the month with a number of events. A series of classes, designed to help Laughlin members build strong families, will be offered twice

  • FSS continues to blaze trail with merger

    Air Education and Training Command's director of Manpower, Personnel and Services said the 47th Force Support Squadron continues to set the mark when it comes to transitioning into the new squadron format. March 5, 2007, the 47th Mission Support Squadron and the 47th Services Division were the first

  • For retiring XLer, 36 years of change

    Walking through the second floor of Laughlin's simulator building as it undergoes extensive renovations, it appears that life has come full circle for retired Tech. Sgt. Richard Weyer. Eyeing the sawdust on the floor, the bare walls and the contractors tearing off strips of masking tape, he casually

  • Laughlin pilots participate in AF's cutting edge technology

    The world of technology is constantly changing and to keep up with the times, the Air Force is making major changes in flight suits with the help of Laughlin pilots. One of these changes is the F-35 Lightning II, a single-seat, single-engine, stealth capable military-strike fighter. The F-35 will