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  • 47th Flying Training Wing Class 19-17 graduate and Order of Daedalians AETC Commander’s Trophy recipient, 1st Lt. Tyler Weaver, glances at the T-6 fleet, an aircraft he initially flew during Phase II of pilot training at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, July 31, 2019. During each phase of pilot training, students are expected to study, work collaboratively, and seek mentorship from their instructors and senior rated commanders. U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Mahalia Frost)

    SUPT student soars to commander’s trophy

    Officers from across the country join, for approximately 52 weeks, at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, in hopes to one day, wear the rated wings of a United States Air Force pilot. While successfully graduating from the program is the ultimate goal for these students, a select few have the ability to get awarded for their hard work with one of the highest accolades Air Education and Training Command has to offer - Order of Daedalians AETC Commander’s Trophy.
  • Col. Todd Dyer, 47th Flying Training Wing vice commander, believes debriefing is the one of the primary reasons the U.S. Air Force remains the leading combat air force in the world. “The continual learning process is a tool we can all use to better our teams and ourselves,” Dyer said. “I challenge you to implement a debrief culture in your section – the results will surprise you.” (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Anne McCready)

    The Art of the Debrief

    The U.S. Air Force is the premier combat air force in the world and the true source of our success lies in our desire to be the best at what we do. Debriefing is the key aspect to that success.
  • Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Classes 19-19 and 19-20 are set to graduate after 52 weeks of training at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, July 26, 2019. Laughlin is the home of the 47th Flying Training Wing, whose mission is to train the next generation of multi-domain combat aviators, deploy mission-ready warriors and develop professional, confident leaders. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Senior Airman Anne McCready)

    SUPT classes 19-19, 19-20 set to graduate

    All Laughlin members are invited to attend Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Classes 19-19 and 19-20’s graduation ceremony at 10 a.m., July 26, 2019, in Anderson Hall, here. Brig. Gen. (retired) James Mackey, Air Combat Command assistant to director of operations, will be the guest speaker.
  • John Henderson, assistant Secretary of the Air Force for installations environment and energy, and Maj. Gen. Craig Wills, 19th Air Force commander, discuss possible problem solutions with senior leadership at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, July 15, 2019. While walking through Anderson Hall the group discussed pilot production increase, innovation and educational campus needs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Marco A. Gomez)

    An assistant SECAF and 19th Air Force commander listen to Laughlin

    John Henderson, assistant Secretary of the Air Force for installations environment and energy, and Maj. Gen. Craig Wills, 19th Air Force commander, discuss possible problem solutions with senior leadership at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, July 15, 2019. While walking through Anderson Hall the group discussed pilot production increase, innovation
  • Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Classes 19-17 and 19-18 are set to graduate after 52 weeks of training at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, June 28, 2019. Laughlin is the home of the 47th Flying Training Wing, whose mission is to train the next generation of multi-domain combat aviators, deploy mission-ready warriors and develop professional, confident leaders. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Senior Airman Benjamin N. Valmoja)

    SUPT Classes 19-17 and 19-18 set to graduate

    All Laughlin members are invited to attend Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Classes 19-17 and 19-18’s graduation ceremony at 10 a.m., June 28, 2019, in Anderson Hall, here. Maj. Gen. Craig Wills, 19th Air Force commander and former 47th Operations Group commander, will be the guest speaker. Awards and special recognition will be given to outstanding graduates.
  • Lt. Col. Richard Brower, the director of operations for the 434th Flying Training Squadron, gives a pre-flight brief to David Krizauskas, a 434th Flying Training Squadron instructor pilot, 1st Lt. Rhett Spongberg, a 434th Flying Training Squadron instructor pilot, and Rebecca Wilson, a Civil Air Patrol cadet from Broken Arrow, Okla. on June 13, 2019 at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. The Civil Air Patrol is a congressionally chartered volunteer civilian auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force that provide emergency services, aerospace education and teen cadet programs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John A. Crawford)

    CAP Cadets converge on Laughlin

    Twenty-eight high school Civil Air Patrol students from across America converged on Laughlin June 8 through 15 to get a first-hand course in pilot training. CAP is the official civilian auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force. CAP is a volunteer organization with an aviation-minded membership including people from all backgrounds, lifestyles and occupations.
  • Lt. Col. Gentry Mobley, 85th Flying Training Squadron commander, pointed out the world of U.S. Air Force pilot training is going through once-in-a-lifetime changes. “When I went through pilot training, I graduated with 200 hours of flying,” said Mobley. “Students now graduate with about 120 hours. The question is how we leverage technology to bridge the gap and ensure our students have the foundation to defend the nation.” (U.S. Air Force graphic by Senior Airman Anne McCready)

    Airman’s Spotlight: Lt. Col. Gentry Mobley

    Lt. Col. Gentry Mobley, 85th Flying Training Squadron commander, pointed out the world of U.S. Air Force pilot training is going through once-in-a-lifetime changes. “When I went through pilot training, I graduated with 200 hours of flying,” said Mobley. “Students now graduate with about 120 hours. The question is how we leverage technology to
  • Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Classe 19-10 is set to graduate after 52 weeks of training at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, May 31, 2019. Laughlin is the home of the 47th Flying Training Wing, whose mission is to train the next generation of multi-domain combat aviators, deploy mission-ready warriors and develop professional, confident leaders. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Senior Airman Anne McCready)

    SUPT Class 19-10 set to graduate

    All Laughlin members are invited to attend Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 19-10’s graduation ceremony at 9 a.m., May 31, 2019, in Anderson Hall, here. Col. (retired) Carl W. Rahn, 618th Air Operations Center director of operations, will be the guest speaker.
  • 1st Lt. Claire Latscha, a 87th Flying Training Squadron instructor pilot, prepares for taxi during a training mission at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, May 17, 2019. Latscha helped to identify a significant issue in the aircrew relief device used in training, working together with five separate wings across the Air Force to ensure the safety and effective training for all new aircrew in the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman John A. Crawford)

    XLer of the Week: 1st Lt. Claire Latscha

    First Lt. Claire Latscha, a 87th Flying Training Squadron instructor pilot, was chosen by wing leadership to be the “XLer” of the Week, for the week of May 13, 2019, at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas.
  • Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Classes 19-08 and 19-09 graduate after 52 weeks of training at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, April 19, 2019. Laughlin is the home of the 47th Flying Training Wing, whose mission is to train the next generation of multi-domain combat aviators, deploy mission-ready warriors and develop professional, confident leaders. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Senior Airman John Crawford, Airman 1st Class Marco A. Gomez)

    SUPT Classes 19-08 and 19-09 set to graduate

    Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Classes 19-08 and 19-09 graduate after 52 weeks of training at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, April 19, 2019. Laughlin is the home of the 47th Flying Training Wing, whose mission is to train the next generation of multi-domain combat aviators, deploy mission-ready warriors and develop professional, confident leaders. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Airman 1st Class Marco A. Gomez)
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