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87th FTS celebrates 35 years at Laughlin AFB

A U.S. Air Force T-38C Talon assigned to the 87th Flying Training Squadron flies above Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, April 2, 2025. The flyover was conducted in honor of the squadron’s 35th anniversary at Laughlin Air Force Base and its legacy of training the Air Force’s next generation of combat-ready pilots. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Harrison Sullivan)

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87th FTS celebrates 35 years at Laughlin AFB

A U.S. Air Force four-ship formation of 87th Flying Training Squadron T-38C Talons flies above Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, April 2, 2025. The commemorative sortie was part of the unit’s 35th anniversary celebration, honoring decades of heritage and operational excellence in Air Force pilot training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Harrison Sullivan)

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87th FTS celebrates 35 years at Laughlin AFB

Four U.S. Air Force T-38C Talons from the 87th Flying Training Squadron fly in formation over Lake Amistad, Texas, April 2, 2025. The flyover was conducted in honor of the squadron’s 35th anniversary at Laughlin Air Force Base and its legacy of training the Air Force’s next generation of combat-ready pilots. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Harrison Sullivan)

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87th FTS celebrates 35 years at Laughlin AFB

U.S. Air Force personnel assigned to the 87th Flying Training Squadron (FTS) pose for a photo with three T-38C Talons on the Laughlin Air Force Base flightline in celebration of the squadron’s 35th anniversary, April 2, 2025. The event marked the unit’s 35 years of pilot training excellence at Laughlin AFB, since its reactivation under the 47th Flying Training Wing in 1990. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sergeant Nicholas Larsen)

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Laughlin medics compete in TCCC Rodeo

U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 47th Medical Group takes notes on pickup site instructions during the 47th Medical Group’s TCCC Rodeo at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, April 16, 2025. Medics practiced not only hands-on care, but also essential documentation and patient tracking procedures vital in deployed environments. Junior Airmen took on leadership roles throughout the event, gaining hands-on experience that built confidence and strengthened their voice within the team. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Keira Rossman)

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Laughlin medics compete in TCCC Rodeo

U.S. Air Force medics assigned to the 47th Medical Group stabilize a simulated casualty during a Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) Rodeo at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, April 16, 2025. The immersive training environment challenged participants to manage trauma care while maintaining focus and coordination under stress. Participants were evaluated on advanced procedures such as cricothyroidotomy and field medication administration, which carried higher point values during scoring. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Keira Rossman)

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Laughlin medics compete in TCCC Rodeo

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 47th Medical Group provide security while teammates render aid to a simulated casualty during a Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) Rodeo at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, April 16, 2025. The competition tested both medical and tactical readiness in realistic, high-pressure environments. Simulated attacks during treatment forced medics to divide responsibilities between care and defense, mimicking complex real-world scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Keira Rossman)

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Laughlin medics compete in TCCC Rodeo

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 47th Medical Group review mission instructions during a Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) Rodeo at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, April 16, 2025. Planning, communication, and quick decision-making were key elements evaluated throughout the exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Keira Rossman)

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Laughlin medics compete in TCCC Rodeo

U.S. Air Force medics assigned to the 47th Medical Group transition a casualty into a simulated Tactical Evacuation zone during a Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) Rodeo at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, April 16, 2025. The scenario incorporated full-spectrum care and coordination, reinforcing deployment readiness across all skill levels. The evacuation phase challenged Airmen to maintain continuous care and situational awareness while transitioning between tactical zones. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Keira Rossman)

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Laughlin medics compete in TCCC Rodeo

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 47th Medical Group work together to treat a simulated casualty during a Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) Rodeo at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, April 16, 2025. The event emphasized team communication, trust, and leadership while simulating life-saving interventions under battlefield conditions. Mission success depended on the team's ability to interpret objectives, adjust tactics, and execute under time-sensitive constraints. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Keira Rossman)

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Laughlin medics compete in TCCC Rodeo

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 47th Medical Group perform simulated chest trauma interventions on a medical training mannequin during a Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) Rodeo at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, April 16, 2025. Realistic visual cues and simulated wounds increased the intensity of the scenario, driving home the importance of calm, confident care in combat environments. Junior Airmen took on leadership roles throughout the event, gaining hands-on experience that built confidence and strengthened their voice within the team. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Keira Rossman)

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Laughlin medics compete in TCCC Rodeo

U.S. Air Force medics assigned to the 47th Medical Group stabilize a simulated casualty during a Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) Rodeo at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, April 16, 2025. Event evaluators scored teams based on medical accuracy, communication, and time; encouraging excellence in austere and dynamic environments. Participants were evaluated on advanced procedures such as cricothyroidotomy and field medication administration, which carried higher point values during scoring. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Keira Rossman)

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Laughlin medics compete in TCCC Rodeo

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 47th Medical Group stabilize a simulated casualty during a Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) Rodeo at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, April 16, 2025. The TCCC Rodeo immersed participants in realistic battlefield conditions to reinforce critical lifesaving skills and medical decision-making under pressure. Teams worked in tightly coordinated units, reinforcing the value of clear communication and trust during critical, life-saving procedures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Keira Rossman)

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Laughlin medics compete in TCCC Rodeo

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 47th Medical Group evacuate a simulated casualty during a Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) Rodeo at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, April 16, 2025. The exercise tested medics’ ability to recover and treat a downed pilot while under simulated fire. Teams performed across all phases of TCCC: Care Under Fire, Tactical Field Care and Tactical Evacuation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Keira Rossman)

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Calling all creators! Design competition underway for Laughlin’s new morale patch

An emblem from the 3646th Pilot Training Wing (PTW). The 3646th PTW conducted pilot training operations at Laughlin Air Force Base prior to the activation of the 47th Flying Training Wing in 1972. This patch symbolizes the early roots of Air Force pilot development and the enduring mission of producing the world’s greatest aviators. (Courtesy photo)

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Calling all creators! Design competition underway for Laughlin’s new morale patch

A World War II-era emblem from the 47th Bombardment Group. This historic insignia, featuring the number “47” across a bomb with wings, highlights the combat heritage of the 47th. The unit earned distinction in the European and North African theaters, and its legacy continues through Laughlin Air Force Base’s 47th Flying Training Wing. (Courtesy photo)

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Calling all creators! Design competition underway for Laughlin’s new morale patch

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Exchange Grand Opening

U.S. Air Force retired Chief Master Sgt. Anthony Burelson, left, Lt. Col. Elmer Lustina, center, 47 Communications Squadron (CS) commander, and Senior Master Sgt. McKenzie Lauber, right, 47 CS senior enlisted leader, inspect uniform items at the base exchange at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, April 16, 2025. The base exchange refresh allowed for an overhaul of facilities and the inventory, better providing for the customers on base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Larsen)