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  • Lt. Col. Bryan Foley, 85th Flying Training Squadron commander, goes over his montra for squadron strength. "In any high-performing organization, especially one dedicated to instruction or training, personal relationships and technical credibility form cornerstones to success," Foley said. "At every unit all-call, and upon meeting any new squadron member, I emphasize a three word mantra aimed to focus efforts on building credibility and strengthening relationships – Respect, Connect, Correct."

    Respect, Connect, Correct: A Simple Mantra for Squadron Strength

    In any high-performing organization, especially one dedicated to instruction or training, personal relationships and technical credibility form cornerstones to success. At every unit all-call, and upon meeting any new squadron member, I emphasize a three word mantra aimed to focus efforts on building credibility and strengthening relationships – Respect, Connect, Correct.
  • Second Lieutenant Jessica Raab, 47th Force Support Squadron, community services deputy flight commander, completed her career-long goal of becoming an officer. Raab’s father was a U.S. Air Force pilot during the Vietnam War, which influenced her throughout her childhood to follow in his footsteps to join the Air Force and commission. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Airman 1st Class Anne McCready)

    Airman’s Spotlight: 2nd Lt. Jessica Raab

    Second Lieutenant Jessica Raab, 47th Force Support Squadron, community services deputy flight commander, completed her career-long goal of becoming an officer. Raab’s father was a U.S. Air Force pilot during the Vietnam War, which influenced her throughout her childhood to follow in his footsteps to commission. Raab enlisted after high school for college opportunities with the goal of commissioning.

  • Air Force scheduled to switch to OCP uniform

    Air Force leaders announced the service will move to a single combat utility uniform, adopting the Operational Camouflage Pattern, or OCP, already in use by Soldiers and Airmen in combat zones and certain jobs.
  • Cards with the names of those in Texas who died from domestic violence were passed out with purple flowers at the domestic violence awareness event on Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Oct. 2, 2017. According to Casey Molleson, 47th Medical Operations Squadron family advocacy outreach manager, in 2015, the state of Texas saw 157 fatalities due to domestic violence.

    Team XL gathers to raise awareness for domestic violence

    Team XL gathered to support domestic violence awareness on Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Oct. 2, 2017. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and Laughlin Family Advocacy is reminding people of the support available to any who find themselves a victim of domestic violence.
  • Col. Charles Velino, 47th Flying Training Wing commander and Airman Brittany Zipperian, 47th Force Support Squadron apprentice, cut the first slice of cake at the Air Force Ball at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Sept. 30, 2017. Traditionally, the oldest and youngest attendants to the ball cut the first slice of cake.

    Air Force Ball held at Laughlin

    Laughlin’s Airmen and their family members took to Club XL in mess dresses and evening dresses to celebrate the 2017 Air Force Ball, held Sept. 30. The theme of the ball was the 1940s era, according to Capt. Donald Lewis, the event coordinator, which aimed capture the rich culture and history of airpower for the United States.
  • 2017 Annual Drinking Water Summary

    2016 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report

    This report is a summary of the quality of water on Laughlin Air Force Base provides its customers.

  • Laughlin, community renovate South Winds Marina

    Laughlin’s South Winds marina, located on the shores of Lake Amistad, with 64,900 acres of water for recreational use, is one of the high points for Airmen assigned here. However, it fell into disrepair after a long drought, so Laughlin, several federal agencies and the City of Del Rio are working together to once again make it the Air Force’s premier marina.

  • Laughlin Historian recounts Civilian Acculturation Leadership Training program

    Casey Connell, 47th Flying Training Wing historian, recounts his experience at the Civilian Acculturation Leadership Training program.
  • In the attempt to combat the growing epidemic of distracted driving, the Air Education and Training Command safety office is encouraging all commanders to challenge their Airmen to go three weeks avoiding all distractions while driving. This especially includes cell phone usage. AETC hopes this challenge will promote good driving habits within the Air Force and reduce the number of driving incidents. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Senior Airman Ariel D. Partlow)

    Distracted driving kills

    In the attempt to combat the growing epidemic of distracted driving, the Air Education and Training Command safety office is encouraging all commanders to challenge their Airmen to go three weeks avoiding all distractions while driving.
  • Staff Sgt. Matthew Solis, 47th Security Forces Squadron reports and analysis, cordons a simulated crime scene on Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Oct. 30, 2015. The exercises involved a simulated aircraft hijack and an active shooter scenario, a combined force protection condition, and an anti-terrorism and chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosives scenario. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ariel D. Partlow)(Released)

    Base agencies unite for wing-wide exercise

    Laughlin practices cooperation and communication to complete objective
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