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July 2, 2025
Laughlin bolsters resiliency during combat readiness exercise

The 47th Flying Training Wing conducted a Combat Readiness Exercise (CRE) June 26-27, 2025 to validate Primary, Alternate, Contingency and Emergency (PACE) plans across the wing in a degraded environment scenario.
June 9, 2025
Laughlin Command Chief retires after 29 years of service

The Airmen of Laughlin bid a fond farewell to Chief Master Sgt. Lester Largaespada, 47th Flying Training Wing command chief, after 29 years of service during his retirement ceremony here June 6, 2025.
June 2, 2025
Graduating the Future of Flight: Class 25-10

Twenty-Seven 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 May 29, 2025.  
April 1, 2025
Team XL sets record training numbers, celebrates with XL Day

The 47th Flying Training Wing celebrated record setting training flight numbers and accomplishments with “XL Day” on Friday, March 28.
Nov. 4, 2024
Graduating the Future of Flight: Class 25-02

Twenty-five 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 Nov. 1, 2024.   
Aug. 9, 2024
Airmen from multiple installations assist 49th CMS flights

Over the past two months, Airmen from four different installations have been supporting the 49th Component Maintenance Squadron’s fuels and egress flights.
June 6, 2024
USO brings mobile gaming unit to Laughlin

The United Service Organizations (USO) visited Laughlin June 2-3, 2024, with their Mobile National Football League (NFL) Gaming Trailer, boosting the morale of Airmen and base residents. The NFL gaming trailer held two events, one geared towards Airmen and the other for families.
March 19, 2024
Mexican Air Force visits Laughlin for Fiesta of Flight

The Fuerza Aerea Mexicana (Mexican Air Force) made their first U.S. debut since 1944 with their T-6C+ Aerobatic Demonstration team for a performance during Laughlin’s Fiesta of Flight Open House, Airshow and Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics Expo (STEAM) March 9.
Jan. 30, 2024
Preparing Airmen to vote from around the world

U.S. Air Force Airmen assembled to learn about their roles as Voting Assistance Officers (VAO) in the Anderson Hall auditorium, Jan. 23, 2024.
Jan. 29, 2024
AETC command chief visits Team XL

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Chad Bickley, command chief for Air Education and Training Command, was welcomed by Team XL during an immersion visit Jan. 22, 2024.This was his first visit to the 47th Flying Training Wing since becoming the AETC command chief.

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