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Dec. 19, 2025
85th FTS welcomes new commander

Airmen from the 85th Flying Training Squadron gathered to witness a transition of leadership as Lt. Col. Imran Khan relinquished command to Lt. Col. Kristof Lieber, during a change of command ceremony, Dec. 19.
Dec. 12, 2025
Laughlin children partake in Junior Deployment

U.S. Air Force airmen from the 47th Operations Support Squadron (OSS) and Junior Deployment participants gather together in a group huddle during a Junior Deployment event at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Nov. 21, 2025. The 47th OSS airmen served as group leaders for some participant groups. (U.S.
Sept. 5, 2025
Laughlin instructor celebrates 40 years of service

For Frederick Berg, flying and teaching others to fly is a way of life. After 40 years of service to the U.S. government, 12 of those years in the active-duty Air Force, the call to teach flying still rings true.
Aug. 20, 2025
Laughlin’s school becomes first in district to become Blue Ribbon School of Excellence

San Felipe Del Rio Consolidated Independent School District (SFDRCISD) and 47th Flying Training Wing leadership recognized Roberto ‘Bobby” Barrera (RBB) Elementary STEM Magnet School for becoming a 2025 Blue Ribbon Lighthouse School Aug. 18, 2025.
July 18, 2025
Graduating the future of flight: Class 25-12

Twenty-eight 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 17, 2025.
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.

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