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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.
July 18, 2023
Laughlin Air Force Base unveils new gaming team, empowering Airmen through digital engagement

Laughlin Air Force Base recently launched its newest gaming team. Comprised of skilled Airmen, the Laughlin Gaming Team is on a mission to showcase their unwavering teamwork and dedication and emerge as champions in the competitive gaming realm.
Oct. 5, 2022
Laughlin's Roberto "Bobby" Barrera Elementary School earns the Purple Star Award

Roberto Bobby Barrera (RBB) Elementary School, Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, was designated a 2022 Purple Star School. The Purple Star Award recognizes Texas district and charter schools that show their support and commitment to meeting the unique needs of military-connected students and their
Oct. 22, 2020
XLer of the week: Ruth Kelly

Ruth Kelly, 47th Comptroller Squadron lead budget analyst, was chosen by wing leadership to be the “XLer of the Week”, the week of Oct. 21, 2020, at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. The “XLer” award, presented byCol. Cary Jones, 47th Flying Training Wing vice commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Brian
Oct. 22, 2020
Distracted Driving Awareness Month

Distracted driving can happen anywhere, even here at Laughlin Air Force Base. Base safety officials are taking the lead to ensure all Team XL personnel and families don’t become another statistic. It all starts with base personnel taking the initiative to actually focus on driving when driving and
Oct. 16, 2020
Ghanaian Airman obtains U.S. citizenship through service, trains future combat aviators

LAUGHLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- It was a typical sunny and hot day at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas when Airman 1st Class Gaddiel Acquaah, a 47th Operations Support Squadron aerospace physiology technician, walked outside to a surprise.A car caravan slowly, yet loudly, made its way toward the
Sept. 23, 2020
F-15E Strike Eagles visit Laughlin for capabilities briefing

An F-15E Strike Eagle sits on the flightline at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, on Sept. 23, 2020. Two teams of pilots flying the F-15E visited Laughlin from Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, to talk with student pilots, first assignment instructor pilots and leaders on the aircrafts’
Sept. 21, 2020
Laughlin celebrates Air Force Birthday with ruck competition

Members of team XL eagerly watch a flyover at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, celebrating the Air Force's 73rd Birthday on Sept. 18, 2020. This flyover was to honor and celebrate the 73 years of service it has devoted to protecting this nation. (U.S Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Anne McCready)
July 31, 2020
Col. Craig D. Prather takes command of Team XL

Maj. Gen. Craig Wills, 19th Air Force commander, passes the guidon to Col. Craig D. Prather, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, during the virtual wing change of command ceremony at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, July 31, 2020. Prather takes command after serving as the commander of the 1st Joint
July 1, 2020
Laughlin Heritage Corner: July

Happy birthday, Laughlin!This month we celebrate our 78th year as a base: The installation that would become Laughlin AFB was officially established as an Army Air Forces Advanced Flying School under the Army Air Corps, Central Flying Training Command, on 2 July 1942.

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