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  • SUPT Class 19-10 set to graduate

    All Laughlin members are invited to attend Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 19-10’s graduation ceremony at 9 a.m., May 31, 2019, in Anderson Hall, here. Col. (retired) Carl W. Rahn, 618th Air Operations Center director of operations, will be the guest speaker.

  • Laughlin observes its own for Memorial Day

    “It’s been a tough 18 months for Team XL,” said Col. Lee Gentile, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, as he contemplated the wing’s preparation for a memorial service for 2nd Lt. Kristofer Saenz, who was killed in a car accident May 18, 2019. “We’ve lost four vital members in about 18 months. That

  • XLer of the Week: Scott Baker

    Scott Baker, 47th Communications Squadron telecommunications manager, was chosen by wing leadership to be the “XLer” of the week, for the week of April 29, 2019, at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas.The “XLer” award, presented by Col. Lee Gentile, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, is given to those

  • Airman’s Spotlight: Airman 1st Class Monet Gaston-Crevelle

    Airman 1st Class Monet Gaston-Crevelle, 47th Medical Operations Squadron mental health technician, says when she sees her teammates, she also tries to envision herself in their shoes. She finds this helps her be more considerate of them rather than focused on herself. (U.S. Air Force graphic by

  • Devil Dash 2019

    Capt. Omar Alkorek, 47th Medical Operations Squadron dentist, rests after running the Devil Dash 5K at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, on May 4, 2019. More than 200 people signed up to run and earned $3,500 for the Air Warrior Courage Foundation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anne

  • Command philosophy: professionalism, mission, balance

    Professionalism, Mission, and Balance are key components of my command philosophy. These are components that I feel are crucial for mission success, the health of the force, longevity, personal satisfaction, and personal drive.

  • XLer of the week: Pepper Barrera

    Pepper Barrera, 47th Medical Group utilization and case manager, was chosen by wing leadership to be the “XLer” of the week, for the week of April 22, 2019, at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas.The “XLer” award, presented by Col. Lee Gentile, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, is given to those who

  • Come hail or high water

    In Feb. 2016, storms gathered over Val Verde County, Texas, bringing strong winds and hail, briefly stopping power in the city of Del Rio, Texas and leaving Laughlin’s aircraft between an icy rock and a cold, hard place.

  • Relationships matter

    One of Col Gentile’s 2019 focus areas for our wing is strengthening relationships. He has asked each member of Team XL to bolster relationships with our families, friends, and the Airman around us to include our subordinates, our peers, and our bosses. Upon hearing this focus area, I was reminded of

  • Airman’s Spotlight: Frank Ochello

    Frank Ochello, 47th Operations Group T-6A Texan II simulator instructor pilot, has been serving as a simulation instructor at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, for 16 years. Impressed by each and every student who graduates with their wings, Ochello believes there are no short cuts to becoming an Air