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  • Laughlin confirms performers for “Fiesta of Flight” Open House

    Fiesta of Flight officials announced the lineup of military aircraft coming to Laughlin for the region’s premier Air Force Open House May 12. The event’s headliner will be the United States Air Force Aerial Demonstration Squadron, known as the Thunderbirds.

  • Laughlin safety, Union Pacific caution drivers crossing railroads

    Drivers who travel Liberty Drive may have noticed a car in the vehicle resale lot that looks like a crushed soda can.After a train hits a perfectly good car, it is little better than an old soda can. Union Pacific Railroad purchased the car, hit by a train near Fort Worth, Texas, and it serves as a

  • Bowling center expansion underway

    Cactus Lanes Bowling Center plans to reopen early-April after completing its first step of its three phase plan, here.Bowling center’s renovation is planned out in three phases: installing a larger dining area, expanding the kitchen and providing a reimagined bowling area.

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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