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  • 2nd. Lt. Rhett Spongberg, 47th Student Squadron specialized undergraduate pilot training student, poses atop Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas’ Alpha Warrior “battle rig,” Nov. 8, 2018. Inspiring fitness is important, as Spongberg describes, especially to service members across all branches, professions and requirements. To him, Airmen and service members in general need to be ready to deploy at a moment’s notice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Daniel Hambor)

    Laughlin Airman to compete in fitness competition

    A specialized undergraduate pilot training student from Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, will participate in the 2018 Alpha Warrior contest Nov. 16, 2018.
  • Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 19-01 graduates after 52 weeks of training at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Oct. 26, 2018. Laughlin is the home of the 47th Flying Training Wing, whose mission is to graduate the world’s best military-trained pilots, deploy mission-ready warriors and develop professional and confident leaders. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Airman 1st Class Marco A. Gomez)

    SUPT Class 19-01 set to graduate

    All Laughlin members are invited to attend Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 19-01’s graduation ceremony at 10 a.m., Oct. 26, in Anderson Hall, here.
  • Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 18-15 graduates after 52 weeks of training at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Sept. 28, 2018. Laughlin is the home of the 47th Flying Training Wing, whose mission is to graduate the world’s best military-trained pilots, deploy mission-ready warriors and develop professional and confident leaders. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Airman 1st Class Marco A. Gomez)

    SUPT Class 18-15 set to graduate

    All Laughlin members are invited to attend Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 18-15’s graduation ceremony at 10 a.m., Sept. 28, in Anderson Hall, here. Col. (ret.) Dean Lee, former director of safety at Air Education and Training Command, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, will be the guest speaker.
  • Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 18-14 graduates after 52 weeks of training at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Sept. 7, 2018. Laughlin is the home of the 47th Flying Training Wing, whose mission is to graduate the world’s best military-trained pilots, deploy mission-ready warriors and develop professional and confident leaders. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Airman 1st Class Anne McCready)

    SUPT Class 18-14 set to graduate

    All Laughlin members are invited to attend Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 18-14’s graduation ceremony at 10 a.m., Sept. 7, in Anderson Hall, here.
  • Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 18-13 graduates after 52 weeks of training at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Aug. 17, 2018. Laughlin is the home of the 47th Flying Training Wing, whose mission is to graduate the world’s best military-trained pilots, deploy mission-ready warriors and develop professional and confident leaders. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Airman 1st Class Anne McCready)

    SUPT Class 18-13 set to graduate

    All Laughlin members are invited to attend Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 18-13’s graduation ceremony at 10 a.m. Aug. 17, in Anderson Hall, here.
  • Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 18-12 graduates after 52 weeks of training at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, July 27, 2018. Laughlin is the home of the 47th Flying Training Wing, whose mission is to graduate the world’s best military-trained pilots, deploy mission-ready warriors and develop professional and confident leaders. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Airman 1st Class Anne McCready)

    Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 18-12 Graduation

    All Laughlin members are invited to attend Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 18-12’s graduation ceremony at 10 a.m. July 27, in Anderson Hall, here.
  • Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 18-11 graduates after 52 weeks of training at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, June 29, 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 by Airman 1st Class Daniel Hambor)

    SUPT Class 18-11 set to graduate

    All Laughlin members are invited to attend Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 18-11’s graduation ceremony at 10 a.m. June 29 in Anderson Hall here.
  • A pilot runs a pre-flight checklist with the T-6 Texan II March 30, 2018, at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. The T-6A Texan II is a single-engine, two-seat aircraft, designed for initial flight training during Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anne McCready)

    Laughlin’s instructor pilots talk T-6 Texan II

    With a primary mission of training the world’s best military pilots, Laughlin is also home to a number of the best instructor pilots the U.S. Air Force has to offer. A majority of these instructors are assigned to either the 85th Flying Training Squadron or the 434th FTS, which are together known as “T-6 Nation,” giving students their first flying experiences in the military through the T-6 Texan II.
  • Second Lieutenant Hieu Pham, 47th Student Squadron student pilot, flies in a simulator as a part of his phase III Student Undergraduate Pilot Training at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, June, 6, 2018. Pham discusses pilot training, how it compares to his life before the military, and how he believes it will affect his future. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Airman 1st Class Anne McCready)

    Airman’s spotlight: 2nd Lt. Hieu Pham

    Second Lieutenant Hieu Pham, 47th Student Squadron student pilot, discusses pilot training, how it compares to his life before the military, and how he believes it will affect his future. “Pilot training is definitely a lot harder than college or ROTC,” Pham said. “I’ve been given a lot more responsibility here with fewer people looking after me, and along with that responsibility, I’m held more accountable for my actions.”
  • Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 18-10 graduates after 52 weeks of training at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, June 8, 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 by Airman 1st Class Marco A. Gomez)

    SUPT Class 18-10 set to graduate

    All Laughlin members are invited to attend Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 18-10’s graduation ceremony at 10 a.m., June 8 at Anderson Hall here. Lt. Col. Cory Christoffer, 47th Student Squadron commander, will be the guest speaker.
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