Record of Decision

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  • 47th Flying Training Wing Public Affairs

Pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the Department of the Air Force (DAF) signed a Record of Decision (ROD) on December 6, 2024, for the T-7A Recapitalization at Laughlin Air Force Base (AFB) EIS.  The DAF has decided to replace all T‑38C aircraft at Laughlin AFB, Texas, with up to 79 T-7A aircraft and continue flying training programs at Laughlin AFB.  Initial delivery will be limited to 51 aircraft per the Secretary of the Air Force Strategic Basing Decision.  This decision was based on matters discussed in the Final EIS, inputs from the public and regulatory agencies, and other relevant factors.

The signed ROD is available online at:
https://laughlin.t-7anepadocuments.com/.
For questions, contact the EIS Project Manager, Ms. Chinling Chen (chinling.chen@us.af.mil).  Postal mail can be addressed to:

Ms. Chinling Chen, AFCEC/CIE
Attn: Laughlin AFB T-7A Recapitalization EIS
Headquarters AETC Public Affairs
100 H. East Street, Suite 4
JBSA Randolph, TX  78150.