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April 16, 2024
National Stress Awareness Day

National Stress Awareness Day is observed annually on April 16. As we commemorate this day, it's essential to acknowledge the unique challenges faced by military members and their families in dealing with stress.
Feb. 12, 2024
Laughlin implements innovative air traffic control procedures for smooth communications

Dual local operations enhance Laughlin’s operational efficiency and sets the stage to reach new heights. Team XL is poised to aim higher and achieve an even more ambitious goal of graduating 415 pilots within the 2024 fiscal year. Dual local is a groundbreaking procedure, currently only used at one
Feb. 7, 2024
Laughlin holds Annual Awards Ceremony for XL-ent members

The 47th Flying Training Wing (FTW) recognized its top performers of 2023 at an Annual Awards Ceremony Feb. 2, 2024, at Anderson Hall.
July 21, 2023
Local law enforcement agencies train in crisis response

Laughlin Air Force Base Security Forces joined forces with the Val Verde Sheriff's Office for a ballistic shield training session to support an ongoing effort to enhance the coordination and collaboration between local law enforcement agencies at the San Felipe Memorial Middle School, July 12, 2023.
July 18, 2023
Laughlin Air Force Base unveils new gaming team, empowering Airmen through digital engagement

Laughlin Air Force Base recently launched its newest gaming team. Comprised of skilled Airmen, the Laughlin Gaming Team is on a mission to showcase their unwavering teamwork and dedication and emerge as champions in the competitive gaming realm.
June 5, 2023
Chaudhary celebrates AANHPI month with Team XL, tours installation

The 47th Flying Training Wing welcomed The Honorable Ravi Chaudhary, Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Energy, Installations, and Environment as the keynote speaker for the celebratory Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander luncheon, May 31, 2023.
Oct. 5, 2022
Laughlin's Roberto "Bobby" Barrera Elementary School earns the Purple Star Award

Roberto Bobby Barrera (RBB) Elementary School, Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, was designated a 2022 Purple Star School. The Purple Star Award recognizes Texas district and charter schools that show their support and commitment to meeting the unique needs of military-connected students and their
Oct. 22, 2020
XLer of the week: Ruth Kelly

Ruth Kelly, 47th Comptroller Squadron lead budget analyst, was chosen by wing leadership to be the “XLer of the Week”, the week of Oct. 21, 2020, at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. The “XLer” award, presented byCol. Cary Jones, 47th Flying Training Wing vice commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Brian
Oct. 22, 2020
Distracted Driving Awareness Month

Distracted driving can happen anywhere, even here at Laughlin Air Force Base. Base safety officials are taking the lead to ensure all Team XL personnel and families don’t become another statistic. It all starts with base personnel taking the initiative to actually focus on driving when driving and
Oct. 16, 2020
Ghanaian Airman obtains U.S. citizenship through service, trains future combat aviators

LAUGHLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- It was a typical sunny and hot day at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas when Airman 1st Class Gaddiel Acquaah, a 47th Operations Support Squadron aerospace physiology technician, walked outside to a surprise.A car caravan slowly, yet loudly, made its way toward the

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