Sept. 11, 2025 Laughlin partners with community for active shooter exercise The 47th Flying Training Wing held an active shooter exercise 4 Sept, focusing on mass casualty response coordination to a hostage scenario located at the base gym. Off-base law enforcement from Vale Verde County Sheriff’s Office and emergency services personnel from Val Verde Regional Medical
Nov. 26, 2024 Leadership Summit at Laughlin AFB strengthens leadership skills across ranks Airmen, Non-Commissioned Officers (NCOs), Senior NCOs, Company Grade Officers (CGOs) and civilians gathered for a dynamic Leadership Summit on Nov. 20, aimed at enhancing leadership competencies and fostering critical thinking.
Aug. 21, 2024 Laughlin enhances Air Force instructor pilot training nationwide First Assignment Instructor Pilots (FAIPS) from Laughlin are stepping up to support Pilot Instructor Training (PIT) at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph (JBSA), Texas, ensuring instructors of tomorrow are prepared to train the next generation of U.S. Air Force pilots nationwide.
July 15, 2024 Graduating the future of flight: Class 24-12 Fourteen U.S. Air Force officers were awarded the coveted silver wings as a symbol of their hard work and training during a graduation ceremony held July 12, 2024.
May 16, 2024 DAF e-Learning Adds Microsoft Teams App Access to industry-curated training and digital content is now available to all Airmen and Guardians with the launch of the DAF e-Learning (DAFeL) Percipio Microsoft Teams application, Air Education and Training Command officials here announced May 15.
Oct. 11, 2023 Pilots undergo high-performance mindset training Instructor pilots experienced a unique opportunity to gain insights into high-performance mindset training through the Warrior's Edge training program from Oct. 4 to 5, 2023.
Oct. 6, 2023 Laughlin maximizes T-6 operations during surge week The 434th and 85th Flying Training Squadrons conducted a T-6 Texan II “Surge Week” Sept. 25-29. Surge week consisted of a large increase in flights that tested new operational concepts while also increasing synchronization with maintenance, all to maximize T-6 training flights.
Aug. 29, 2023 In the air, on the ground: training in the chamber Being above 10,000 feet in altitude can have unpredictable effects on the human body; some people get delirious, others get nauseous, and some experience hot or cold flashes. Knowing how a pilot’s body will react to changes in altitude is a crucial part of pilot training.
Aug. 15, 2023 Air Force announces FY23 Rated Officer Retention Demonstration Program Eligible regular Air Force aviators now have the chance to apply for the FY23 Rated Officer Retention Demonstration Program.
Aug. 2, 2023 Training in a different reality With the rapid advancement of technology, U.S. Air Force undergraduate pilot training has grown to match the pace. Airmen are learning at a faster rate and gaining better skills with the continual improvements to the training program.