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Laughlin inspires youth and showcases heritage at Fiesta of Flight 2026

Attendees watch the ongoing performance during the Fiesta of Flight Airshow at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, March 28, 2026. The event showcased Team XL’s mission to develop mission-ready resilient airmen, leaders and families, and featured various aerial acts and static aircraft from across the country. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kylie Rabb)

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Laughlin sparks innovation through STEM Expo

Teachers and students attending the Fiesta of Flight STEM Expo spectates the RedLine Airshows RV-8 aerobatic demonstration at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, March 27, 2026. Guests of the STEM Expo were able to see part of the Fiesta of Flight airshow rehearsal during outside exhibitions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Darryl Keith)

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Laughlin sparks innovation through STEM Expo

A guest of the Fiesta of Flight STEM Expo listens to U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jose Flores-Velez, F-35A Lightning II Demonstration Team dedicated crew chief, at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, March 27, 2026. Flores-Velez educated guests about his team and Air Force career. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Darryl Keith)

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Laughlin sparks innovation through STEM Expo

U.S. Air Force Maj. Sean Loughlin, F-35A Lightning II Demonstration Team pilot, hands out stickers to Fiesta of Flight STEM Expo guests at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, March 27, 2026. The F-35A Demonstration Team served as one of the exhibitors during the event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Darryl Keith)

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Laughlin sparks innovation through STEM Expo

Team 4063 TriKzR4Kidz, a FIRST Robotics Competition team, performs a robotics demonstration during the Fiesta of Flight STEM Expo at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, March 27, 2026. The event hosted numerous exhibitors within the Armed Forces and nearby local communities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Darryl Keith)

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Laughlin sparks innovation through STEM Expo

A representative from the U.S. Air Force Academy demonstrates how to create a paper airplane to guests during the Fiesta of Flight STEM Expo at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, March 27, 2026. The event allowed guests to discover various STEM-related career opportunities within the Armed Forces and nearby local communities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Darryl Keith)

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Laughlin sparks innovation through STEM Expo

A T-6A Texan II aircraft maintainer assigned to the 47th Maintenance Directorate converses with attendees of the Fiesta of Flight STEM Expo at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, March 27, 2026. Guests were given the opportunity to learn about the T-6 Texan and T-38 Talon aircrafts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Darryl Keith)

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Laughlin sparks innovation through STEM Expo

A teacher takes a photo of students alongside the U.S. Air Force Heritage Museum during the Fiesta of Flight STEM Expo at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, March 27, 2026. The USAF Heritage Museum educated guests about the Air Force’s history through a Living History exhibit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Darryl Keith)

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Laughlin sparks innovation through STEM Expo

A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 85th Flying Training Squadron observes a Fiesta of Flight STEM Expo guest pilot a flight simulator at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, March 27, 2026. Guests were given the opportunity to learn about Laughlin’s primary mission of producing mission-ready, world-class aviators. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Darryl Keith)

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Graduating the Future of Flight: Class 26-07

U.S. Air Force, Japanese and Tunisian officers from graduating Class 26-07 pose for a group photo at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, March 19, 2026. Twenty-five student pilots officially marked the completion of Undergraduate Pilot Training, a training program preparing prospective military pilots. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jarrett Smith)

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Graduating the Future of Flight: Class 26-07

U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Benjamin Kakac, 47th Student Squadron pilot, poses for a photo with his guest during the graduation ceremony of Class 26-07 at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, March 19, 2026. Twenty-five U.S. Air Force and Japanese pilots were recognized for their successful completion of Undergraduate Pilot Training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jarrett Smith)

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Graduating the Future of Flight: Class 26-07

U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Weston Johnson, 47th Student Squadron pilot, receives his silver wings with assistance from his guests during the graduation ceremony of Class 26-07 at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, March 19, 2026. Aviation wings are issued to pilots who have achieved a certain level of proficiency and training, and are a symbol of hard work, training, and dedication. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jarrett Smith)

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Graduating the Future of Flight: Class 26-07

U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Zach Shepard, 47th Student Squadron pilot, holds up his broken silver wings during the graduation ceremony of Class 26-07 at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, March 19, 2026. The breaking of silver wings is a tradition dating back to the U.S. Army Air Corps, where a pilot's first wings are not to be worn but broken and given to a loved one. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jarrett Smith)

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Graduating the Future of Flight: Class 26-07

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Joseph Kunkel, Headquarters U.S. Air Force director of force design and wargaming, delivers remarks during the graduation ceremony of Class 26-07 at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, March 19, 2026. Kunkel served as the honorary guest speaker for the ceremony and leads advanced efforts for future force design, manifesting an integrated future force and achieving timely and effective operational capabilities required for tomorrow’s Airmen to fight and win. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jarrett Smith)

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Graduating the Future of Flight: Class 26-07

U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Matthew Tomasulo, 47th Student Squadron pilot, receives his silver wings with assistance from his guest during the graduation ceremony of Class 26-07 at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, March 19, 2026. Aviation wings are issued to pilots who have achieved a certain level of proficiency and training, and are a symbol of hard work, training, and dedication. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kylie Rabb)

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Graduating the Future of Flight: Class 26-07

U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Sean O'Connell, 47th Student Squadron pilot, holds up his broken silver wings during the graduation ceremony of Class 26-07 at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, March 19, 2026. The breaking of silver wings is a tradition dating back to the U.S. Army Air Corps, where a pilot's first wings are not to be worn but broken and given to a loved one. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kylie Rabb)

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Laughlin recognizes outstanding performers during “Wings of XLence” Luncheon

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Bendel Rushing, 434th Flying Training Squadron commander, presents an honorary commander certificate to Carol Martinez, 434 FTS honorary commander, during the Wings of XLence luncheon at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, March 13, 2026. The honorary commander program enables community members to understand Laughlin’s mission by pairing local civic leaders with unit leadership. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Darryl Keith)

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Laughlin recognizes outstanding performers during “Wings of XLence” Luncheon

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Bendel Rushing, 434th Flying Training Squadron commander, presents an honorary commander certificate to Carol Martinez, incoming 434 FTS honorary commander, during the Wings of XLence Luncheon at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, March 13, 2026. The honorary commander program enables community members to understand Laughlin’s mission by pairing local civic leaders with unit leadership. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Darryl Keith)

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Laughlin recognizes outstanding performers during “Wings of XLence” Luncheon

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 47th Flying Training Wing and members of the Del Rio Military Affairs Association come together for a group photo during the Wings of XLence luncheon at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, March 13, 2026. The Wings of XLence luncheon served as an opportunity to recognize the top quarterly performers in each group and strengthen the ties between Laughlin and the local community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Darryl Keith)

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Laughlin recognizes outstanding performers during “Wings of XLence” Luncheon

U.S. Air Force Col. Tyler Ellison, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, and Eddie Amezuca, Del Rio Military Affairs Association president, present the Wings of XLence certificate to Senior Airman Diego Padilla, Laughlin Operational Medical Readiness Squadron dental assistant, at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, March 13, 2026. Padilla was recognized as the top performer from the Laughlin Medical Group during the Wings of XLence luncheon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Darryl Keith)

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