Aug. 8, 2024 Tiger for a day with the 85th Flying Training Squadron The 85th Flying Training Squadron (FTS), also known as the ‘Tigers’, hosted a unique, hands-on aviation experience for 25 local children aptly called Tiger for a Day. The fifth of August, 8/5, is special to the Tigers, and this year they got to share the joy with the local community.
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.
Feb. 27, 2024 Expanding the operational horizons of Airmen Airmen from the 47th Comptroller Squadron, 47th Medical Group and 47th Security Forces squadron recently participated in an “Ops Immersion” tour of flying operations to gain insight to the mission of the 47th Flying Training Wing.
Jan. 24, 2024 Groundbreaking ceremony celebrates Laughlin improvements with Exchange renovations, AFCEC tour Team XL hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for the Army and Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) Shopping Center update on Jan. 19, 2024.
Aug. 1, 2023 Local educators learn at Laughlin Team XL welcomed education leaders from the local Del Rio community on July 18, 2023, for a tour of Laughlin Air Force Base’s mission and educational spaces. Leaders from the San Felipe Del Rio Consolidated Independent School District (SFDR-CISD) toured Laughlin to discuss how local high school
July 11, 2023 Laughlin Air Force Base Hosts Civil Air Patrol Cadets for Immersive Week-Long Tour Laughlin Air Force Base opened its gates to a group of Civil Air Patrol (CAP) cadets from around the country for a week-long Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Familiarization Course (SUPT-FC) from 24 June to 1 July, 2023.
Feb. 22, 2023 AFROTC Cadets Soar to New Heights During Visit to Laughlin Air Force Base Four Air Force Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (AFROTC) cadets got a taste of life in the skies during a tour of Laughlin Air Force Base from 11 to 13 Jan.
Nov. 3, 2022 Laughlin welcomes Del Rio, Ciudad Acuña civic leaders LAUGHLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Texas – Laughlin welcomed civic leaders from Del Rio, Texas, and Ciudad Acuña, Mexico, to the base during a tour Nov. 1, 2022, to showcase the base’s mission of producing combat-ready Airmen, leaders, and pilots.
Feb. 21, 2020 Texas Senator visits Laughlin The 47th Flying Training Wing hosted Senator Ted Cruz during a visit to Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Feb. 20, 2020.
April 26, 2017 Del Rio Middle School tours Laughlin Many seventh graders in Del Rio didn’t know where Laughlin Air Force Base is, much less what the base does or what it can offer them. To fix this, Laughlin has begun a tour program for Del Rio Middle School, showing the students more about the base.