July 11, 2024 Laughlin weather flight tackles Tropical Storm Alberto When Tropical Storm Alberto, this season’s first named storm, threatened the Acuña region, Del Rio and Laughlin AFB, the 47th Operation Support Squadron (OSS) weather flight jumped into action.
Oct. 17, 2019 XLer of the Week: 1st Lt. Veronica Arnold LAUGHLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Texas – First Lt. Veronica Arnold, 47th Operations Support Squadron weather flight commander, was chosen by wing leadership to be the “XLer of the Week” of Oct. 7, 2019 at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas.
Oct. 10, 2018 Foul weather strikes Laughlin Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, was hit with a severe thunderstorm at approximately 3:56 a.m., Oct. 09, 2018, that flooded more than 24 buildings and left the flightline underwater.
Jan. 25, 2018 No time for crew rest When a young pilot at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas complained about receiving a wind advisory while on pilot rest, the response received, “we don’t have time for crew rest” was probably more than expected.
Jan. 18, 2018 Weather radars receive new upgrades The 47th Operations Support Squadron radar airfield weather systems (RAWS) flight understands the need for using the latest technology—hence their goal for improving the WSR-88D Service Life Extension Program.