July 15, 2024 Graduating the future of flight: Class 24-12 Fourteen U.S. Air Force officers were awarded the coveted silver wings as a symbol of their hard work and training during a graduation ceremony held July 12, 2024.
May 16, 2024 DAF e-Learning Adds Microsoft Teams App Access to industry-curated training and digital content is now available to all Airmen and Guardians with the launch of the DAF e-Learning (DAFeL) Percipio Microsoft Teams application, Air Education and Training Command officials here announced May 15.
Oct. 11, 2023 Pilots undergo high-performance mindset training Instructor pilots experienced a unique opportunity to gain insights into high-performance mindset training through the Warrior's Edge training program from Oct. 4 to 5, 2023.
Oct. 6, 2023 Laughlin maximizes T-6 operations during surge week The 434th and 85th Flying Training Squadrons conducted a T-6 Texan II “Surge Week” Sept. 25-29. Surge week consisted of a large increase in flights that tested new operational concepts while also increasing synchronization with maintenance, all to maximize T-6 training flights.
Aug. 29, 2023 In the air, on the ground: training in the chamber Being above 10,000 feet in altitude can have unpredictable effects on the human body; some people get delirious, others get nauseous, and some experience hot or cold flashes. Knowing how a pilot’s body will react to changes in altitude is a crucial part of pilot training.
Aug. 15, 2023 Air Force announces FY23 Rated Officer Retention Demonstration Program Eligible regular Air Force aviators now have the chance to apply for the FY23 Rated Officer Retention Demonstration Program.
Aug. 2, 2023 Training in a different reality With the rapid advancement of technology, U.S. Air Force undergraduate pilot training has grown to match the pace. Airmen are learning at a faster rate and gaining better skills with the continual improvements to the training program.
July 21, 2023 Local law enforcement agencies train in crisis response Laughlin Air Force Base Security Forces joined forces with the Val Verde Sheriff's Office for a ballistic shield training session to support an ongoing effort to enhance the coordination and collaboration between local law enforcement agencies at the San Felipe Memorial Middle School, July 12, 2023.
Dec. 19, 2019 Laughlin’s unexpected visit from Santa spreads holiday cheer, enhances pilot training Santa Claus, supreme allied commander of the North Pole, arrived at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Dec. 17, 2019. As part of an ongoing cooperation between Laughlin and the North Pole, the meeting seeks to enhance the base’s Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training program by providing student
Nov. 14, 2019 New virtual reality platform comes to Laughlin Inside the network communications building of the 47th Communications Squadron at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, all sorts of technical projects and doodads are either being created for the first time or fixed to working order.