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  • Col. Craig D. Prather, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, congratulates children as they finish their junior deployment here at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Nov. 7, 2020. Junior Deployment provided children of military members an opportunity to have a glimpse at what their family members do during deployments. (Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class David Phaff)

    Laughlin children enjoy 2020 Junior Deployment

    Children on base participated in a Junior Deployment on Nov. 7, 2020, to have fun learning more about what their parents and other Airmen do while maintaining safety guidelines to prevent any spread of COVID-19. Parents drove the deployers from station to station where different tables were displayed and events were held.
  • Staff Sgt. Cameron Chisolm, 47th Operations Support Squadron Aerospace & Physiology NCO in charge of administration and scheduling, applies moulage to Capt. Ally Bergman, 47th Operations Support Squadron Aerospace & Physiology Flight commander, on Oct. 27, 2020 at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. Bergman was one of numerous people from across base who wore a made-up bruise for the Black Eye Campaign to bring focus to Domestic Violence Awareness Month. (Courtesy Photo)

    The Black Eye Campaign: a day with a bruise

    Before I even arrived at the medical group, I was already restructuring my day in order to avoid contact with people. I couldn’t articulate exactly why I was preemptively avoiding interactions; even before the moulage was applied, I already decided to cut out several activities in my day.
  • Marisol Cantu, Defense Commissary Agency sales store checker, scans groceries behind a plastic shield to protect the cashiers from germs, March 31, 2020 at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. Commissary workers at Laughlin are considered essential personnel during COVID-19 to ensure Airmen here are able to pursue the mission. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Anne McCready)

    Laughlin’s commissary is essential to the mission

    Not many customers interact with their store cashier and think their job is as crucial as a paramedic’s, firefighter’s or police officer’s. As it turns out, they are. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Department of Defense announced on March 25 that all Defense Commissary Agency operations, including the commissary at Laughlin Air Force Base, are mission-critical.
  • Col. Lee Gentile, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, signed a Women’s History Month proclamation, here on March 4, 2020. Since 1995, presidents have issued a series of annual proclamations designating the month of March as “Women’s History Month.” These proclamations celebrate the contributions women have made to the United States and recognize the specific achievements women have made over the course of American history in a variety of fields. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John A. Crawford)

    Laughlin recognizes Women’s History Month

    Col. Lee Gentile, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, signed a Women’s History Month proclamation, here on March 4, 2020. Since 1995, presidents have issued a series of annual proclamations designating the month of March as “Women’s History Month.” These proclamations celebrate the contributions women have made to the United States and recognize the specific achievements women have made over the course of American history in a variety of fields.
  • Maj. Will Smith, 47th Operations Group chief of training, and Capt. Andrew Campbell, 47th Operations Support Squadron assistant director of operations, stationed at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, were selected to be foreign area officers. They will represent the U.S. Air Force and increase partnerships with allied countries, leading international Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Anne McCready)

    Laughlin instructor pilots accepted as foreign area officers

    Two instructor pilots, Maj. Will Smith, 47th Operations Group chief of training, and Capt. Andrew Campbell, 47th Operations Support Squadron assistant director of operations, stationed at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, were selected to become foreign affairs officers. The U.S. Air Force has countless jobs, many of which are technically focused, such as security forces, medical technicians and air traffic controllers. However, every once in a while, the Air Force has opportunities for Airmen to break the mold and take on a different type of duties.
  • Airmen from the 47th Medical Group at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, plan the set-up of their in-place patient decontamination tent on Jan. 14, 2020, as part of the practice phase of exercise Ready Eagle. The exercise is intended to provide training for the home station medical response in case of a chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear mass casualty. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Anne McCready)

    Exercise Ready Eagle expands skills of Laughlin AFB medics

    The 47th Medical Group pushed their abilities in the first Ready Eagle exercise at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, on the week of Jan.13, 2020. The week-long exercise taught, coached and tested the newly-learned skills the Ready Eagle team brought to the 47th MDG.
  • Col. Carey Jones, 47th Operations Group commander, shares her thoughts on connection throughout a unit and key takeaways that lead to unit success. "The key to mitigating this pitfall is shifting our mindset outward," said Jones. "Take a moment to consider the needs of others, their challenges, objectives and focus on collective results." (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Anne McCready)

    Connectedness: Key to organizational success

    Connection is a basic human need that serves as a foundation for organizational success. This concept allows members to foster trust and security, which are essential for personal buy-in to the organization. In our recent resiliency tactical pause, some raised concerns over their inability to connect with students. This sentiment was echoed by a group of instructor pilots, who also sited connection as a major obstacle. This directly impacts our vision to sustaining the most professional pilot training organization to which we aspire. Whether in a classroom or work center, connection is the catalyst to success.
  • 47th Flying Training Wing Command Chief Master Sgt. Robert Zackery III talks to a crowd of Airmen before beginning the 5-kilometer “Walk with the Chief” ruck at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Sept. 30, 2019. Approximately 30 members of Team XL came out in the early hours on Monday morning to increase their deployment readiness and have an opportunity to connect with Zackery in an informal setting. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Marco A. Gomez)

    Walk with the Chief

    47th Flying Training Wing Command Chief Master Sgt. Robert Zackery III talks to a crowd of Airmen before beginning the 5-kilometer “Walk with the Chief” ruck at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Sept. 30, 2019. Approximately 30 members of Team XL came out in the early hours on Monday morning to increase their deployment readiness and have an
  • Col. Lee Gentile, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, will share his 12 expectations over the course of the next few months in a series of graphics. This week, Gentile stresses the importance of being prepared to answer any call our nation might need. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Senior Airman Marco A. Gomez)

    Commander’s Expectations: Readiness

    Col. Lee Gentile, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, will share his 12 expectations over the course of the next few months in a series of graphics. This week, Gentile stresses the importance of being prepared to answer any call our nation might need. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Senior Airman Marco A. Gomez)
  • Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Classes 19-25 are set to graduate after 52 weeks of training at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Sept. 27, 2019. Laughlin is the home of the 47th Flying Training Wing, whose mission is to train the next generation of multi-domain combat aviators, deploy mission-ready warriors and develop professional, confident leaders. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Senior Airman Marco A. Gomez)

    SUPT class 19-25 set to graduate

    All Laughlin members are invited to attend Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 19-25 graduation ceremony at 10 a.m., Sept. 27, 2019, in Anderson Hall, here. Maj. Gen. Jeannie Leavitt, U.S. Air Force Recruiting Service commander, will be the guest speaker. Awards and special recognition will be given to outstanding graduates.
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