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  • Volunteers from Laughlin Air Force Base, Tx., play with animals during an event at A Pet’s Wish animal shelter in Del Rio, Tx., April 1, 2017. The volunteering hours and “Christmas in July” event are some of the many ways Laughlin’s Airmen give back to the local community.

    Laughlin helps sheltered pets

    The 86th Flying Training Squadron Booster Club partnered with a local animal shelter, A Pet’s Wish, to organize a charity event at the Laughlin Branch Exchange, July 11.
  • Laughlin’s honor guard fold a flag during a mock funeral at Laughlin Air Force Base, Tx., July 10, 2017. The honor guard program was formed through legislation passed by Congress in 1948. (U.S. Air Force/photo Airman 1st Class Daniel Hambor)

    Laughlin graduates new honor guard members

    Seven Airmen gained the official delegation to be called honor guard members yesterday at Heritage Park, July 10. In order to officially complete their training, graduates were required to showcase some of their duties during a simulated mock funeral, which consisted of a firing party, flag folding, and rendition of Taps.
  • Employees of the Laughlin Commissary present an anniversary cake at Laughlin Air Force Base, Tx., July 1, 2017. The cake was a part of the store’s celebration for the Defense Commissary Agency’s 150th anniversary.

    Commissary celebrates 150 years

    The Defense Commissary Agency began its 150th year anniversary July 1. To observe this birthday, Laughlin’s commissary staff handed out free cake and reduced its store prices on food and household goods.
  • U.S. Air Force Major General Patrick Doherty, 19th Air Force commander, presents the guideon to Col. Charles Velino, incoming 47th Flying Training Wing commander, during the wing’s change of command ceremony at Laughlin Air Force Base, Tx., June 28, 2017. Prior to taking command of the 47th FTW, Velino served as the 15th Operations Group commander at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii.

    Laughlin welcomes new commander

    The 47th Flying Training Wing welcomed its new commander during a change of command ceremony June 28. U.S. Air Force Col. Charles Velino assumes command of a base that began its pilot training program in 1947.
  • Members of the San Felipe Del Rio Consolidated Independent School District and local civic leaders join U.S. Air Force Col. Thomas Shank in breaking the ground for the future Science, Technology, Mathematics and Engineering Magnet Elementary School at Laughlin Air Force Base,Tx., June 23, 2017. Building this school base will allow students to have direct access to mentors that work in the STEM career field.

    Laughlin, community celebrate ground-breaking of STEM school

    U.S. Air Force Airmen and civilians from the 47th Flying Training Wing joined with Del Rio, Texas and San Felipe Del Rio Consolidated Independent School District community members for a ground-breaking ceremony of Laughlin Air Force Base’s new Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Magnet Elementary School, June 23.
  • Members of Laughlin Air Force Base, the city of Del Rio, Val Verde County, and the state of Texas join together to cut the ribbon for the Defense Control Center at Laughlin AFB, Texas June 26, 2017. The Defense Control Center, located outside the West Gate, will allow the base’s security forces the ability to inspect vehicles with state-of-the-art technology, while ensuring the safety of the base’s community.

    Laughlin, Del Rio unite for DCC

    Members of Laughlin Air Force Base, the city of Del Rio, Val Verde County, and the state of Texas joined together to cut the ribbon for the Defense Control Center at Laughlin AFB, Texas, June 26, 2017.
  • Ms. Yamilka Pinero-Medina, 47th Civil Engineering Squadron Energy Manager, was chosen by wing leadership to be this week’s “XLer,” June 6, 2017. The “XLer” award is presented by Col. Thomas Shank, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, and is given to those who consistently make outstanding contributions to their unit, Laughlin and the flying training mission. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Daniel Hambor)

    Laughlin XLer: Yamilka Pinero-Medina

    Ms. Yamilka Pinero-Medina, 47th Civil Engineering Squadron Energy Manager, was chosen by wing leadership to be this week’s “XLer,” June 6, 2017. The “XLer” award, presented by Col. Thomas Shank, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, is given to those who consistently make outstanding contributions to their unit, Laughlin, and the mission.
  • Staff Sgt. Natasha Morrison, 47th Medical Operations Squadron Public Health NCO in charge, places a mosquito trap by the pond at Leaning Pines Golf Course at Laughlin Air Force Base, Jun 14, 2017. Laughlin has no recorded incidents of mosquito bites harboring the Zika Virus on base, but tests are freuqently performed between May and October to keep the Laughlin human population safe. (U.S. Air Force phto/Airman 1st Class Daniel Hambor)

    Public Health Office tests Laughlin mosquitos for Zika

    From May to October, the Medical Operations Squadron Public Health Office will test Laughlin's mosquito population for Zika and other mosquito-transferred viruses.
  • U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Paxton C. Parker, 87th Flying Training Squadron assistant flight commander, accepts the “XLer of the Week” award from Col. Thomas Shank, 47th Flying Training Wing commander (left), and Chief Master Sgt. George Richey, 47th FTW command chief (right), on Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, on May 31, 2017. The XLer is a weekly award chosen by wing leadership and is presented to those who consistently make outstanding contributions to their unit and installation. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Benjamin N. Valmoja)

    Laughlin XLer: 1st Lt. Paxton C. Parker

    Parker was chosen by wing leadership as this week’s XLer for his outstanding contributions to his unit and Laughlin.

  • Memorial Day ceremony observed by base Airmen, Del Rio

    While many citizens of the United States marked their calendars for an extra-long weekend, Laughlin and the city of Del Rio used that opportunity to honor fallen veterans on May 29 for Memorial Day.
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