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    Registration for Laughlin STEM school has opened

    San Felipe Del Rio CISD and Laughlin AFB bring a new education opportunity to Del Rio and Laughlin students.
  • African American Heritage month was first proposed by black educators at Kent State University on February 1969 and is celebrated across the country annually in the month of February. This month, Laughlin’s African American Heritage Council aims to expose Laughlin and Del Rio to this culture’s rich history. (U.S. Air Force Graphic/1st Lt. Mahalia Frost)

    Laughlin celebrates African American Heritage Month

    Laughlin’s African American Heritage Month has been a great success, according to event organizers. African American Heritage Month, formerly known as “Negro History Week,” and later expanded in the 1960s following the success of the civil rights movement, is an annual celebration of African American achievements and impact in U.S. History.
  • Airman 1st Class Chansol Kim, 47th Medical Support Squadron referral management technician, was chosen by wing leadership to be the “XLer” of the week, for the week of Feb. 12, 2018. The “XLer” award, presented by Col. Charlie Velino, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, is given to those who consistently make outstanding contributions to their unit and the Laughlin mission. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Marco A. Gomez)

    XLer of the week: Airman 1st Class Chansol Kim

    Airman 1st Class Chansol Kim, 47th Medical Support Squadron referral management technician, was chosen by wing leadership to be the XLer of the week, for the week of Feb. 12, 2018, at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. The XLer award, presented by Col. Charlie Velino, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, is given to those who consistently make outstanding contributions to their unit and the Laughlin mission.
  • The “Airman’s Spotlight,” is a section dedicated to showcasing Laughlin’s Airmen with a prompt they answer candidly. The Airman’s Spotlight is open to all Airmen of any rank, and is selected at random. This week’s selection is Airman 1st Class Soribel Rodriguez, 47th Medical Support Squadron referral management and patient travel technician. Rodriguez talked about how her family supports and enables her to complete her part in the Laughlin mission. (U.S. Air Force graphic/Airman 1st Class Anne McCready)

    Airman’s Spotlight: Airman 1st Class Soribel Rodriguez

    Airman 1st Class Soribel Rodriguez, 47th Medical Support Squadron referral management and patient travel technician, describes her job as being the gatekeeper between the 47th Medical Group and the network.
  • Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 18-05 graduates after 52 weeks of training, at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Feb. 16, 2018. Laughlin is the home of the 47th Flying Training Wing, a pilot training base that produces more than 300 military aviators annually. (U.S. Air Force graphic/Airman 1st Class Benjamin Valmoja)

    18-05 Set to graduate

    All Laughlin members are invited to attend a graduation ceremony for Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 18-05, at 10 a.m., here, in Anderson Hall, Feb. 16, 2018.Maj. Gen. John F. Nichols, Adjutant General of Texas., will be the guest speaker. Awards and special recognition will be given to outstanding graduates.
  • Airman 1st Class Aaron Vang and spouse, Celina Vang, pose in front of their residence at Laughlin Air Force Base, Feb. 7, 2017. Laughlin Family Housing has recently reached 99 percent occupancy and are determined to deliver the best customer service to residents.

    A larger community in the making

    Nearly two years ago, a series of storms with 60 mph winds dropped golf ball-sized hail, which severely damaged roofs, vehicles, siding and fences at Laughlin. Now, Laughlin Family Housing has recovered all of the units and is at 99 percent occupancy. Even through difficult times, the family housing staff are determined to ensure residents receive the best quality support.
  • Benjamin Rawald commences an Eagle Scout ceremony at the Whitehead Museum in Del Rio, Texas, Aug. 7, 2016. One of his biggest achievements, finishing the tasks required to receive his Boy Scout’s exploring merit badge, means Rawald has completed and attained every possible Boy Scout badge currently available.

    Laughlin youth chosen to compete for high honor

    For many children, juggling school and home life, extracurricular activities, college preparation, and keeping true to one of the nation’s oldest youth-based organizations can be a huge undertaking. However, for Benjamin Rawald, the task has not only been met, it helped him gain a nomination for this year’s Military Child of the Year award, which is sponsored by a nationally recognized, military orientated charity.
  • Ray Torres, 47th Medical Operations Squadron health promotion coordinator and exercise physiologist, sets up equipment for a gait analysis at Laughlin Air Force Base, Jan. 31, 2018. A gait analysis is used to measure a patient’s body behavior while running in a controlled environment.

    Health promotion gets Airmen on right track

    As the captain keeps up with the constant movement of a treadmill’s run belt, two pairs of eyes watch his steady stride. An expert in analyzing runners’ movement and a camera with software designed to measure the slightest change in movement. The 47th Medical Operations Squadron health promotion program offers military members a way to enhance the 47th Flying Training Wing force readiness and supporting the Laughlin’s “Fit to Fight” culture.
  • The 47th Security Forces Squadron is slated to host the first-ever Pre-Ranger Assessment Course at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Feb. 2 through 4, 2108. According to Carey, these three days are monumental in assessing whether you’ll be successful at the 15-day rather than sending an Airman who is not prepared. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Anne McCready)

    First Pre-Ranger Assessment Course to be held at Laughlin

    The 47th Security Forces Squadron is scheduled to host the first-ever Pre-Ranger Assessment Course at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, on Feb. 2-4, 2018. The three-day course provides an opportunity for U.S. Air Force members of any rank and career field to gage whether or not the 15-day Ranger Assessment Course (RAC) at Fort Bliss, Texas, is a path they intend to pursue.
  • Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 18-04 graduates after 52 weeks of training, at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Jan. 18, 2018. Laughlin is the home of the 47th Flying Training Wing, a pilot training base that produces more than 300 military aviators annually. (U.S. Air Force graphic/Airman 1st Class Daniel Hambor)

    SUPT 18-04 set to graduate

    All Laughlin members are invited to attend a graduation ceremony for Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 18-04, at 10 a.m., here, in Anderson Hall, Jan. 19, 2018.
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