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  • Columbus AFB hosts two graduations amidst COVID-19 regulations

    Thirty-two pilots graduated from Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training at Columbus Air Force Base, Miss. on Dec. 11, 2020.In order to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, the larger class was spilt up into two ceremonies, allowing proper social distancing among the graduates and family members

  • From Cameroon to U.S. pilot; student seeks wings

    For many, becoming a pilot in the United States Air Force is a dream that can be achieved through the traditional means of commissioning, but every so often a unique story is brought to life in this process.

  • SUPT Class 21-01 graduates

    Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training class 21-01 graduated after 52 weeks of training at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Oct. 23, 2020. Laughlin is the home of the 47th Flying Training Wing, whose mission is to build combat-ready Airmen, leaders and pilots. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Airman 1st

  • F-35A, A-10 demo teams brief capabilities to Laughlin students

    The A-10 Demonstration team from Davis-Monthan Air Force, Arizona, and the F-35 Demonstration team from Hill AFB, Utah, are touring the Air Force’s Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training bases to brief students in training on their capabilities. 

  • Laughlin Heritage Corner: October

    October brings cooler weather, Halloween and a number of historical anniversaries and remembrances to Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. First, this year is the 25th anniversary of the U.S. Air Force’s decision to retire the F-111 Aardvark.

  • Pilots flying F-15E Strike Eagles visit Laughlin for capabilities briefing

    An F-15E Strike Eagle sits on the flightline Sept. 23, 2020 at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. Two teams of pilots flying the F-15E visited Laughlin from Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, to talk with student pilots, first assignment instructor pilots and leaders on the aircrafts’ capabilities,

  • SUPT Classes 20-24, 20-25 set to graduate

    All Laughlin members are invited to view Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Classes 20-24 and 20-25’s graduation ceremony livestream on Laughlin Air Force Base's Facebook page Sept. 25, 2020 at 10 a.m.

  • SUPT classes 20-22, 20-23 set to graduate

    Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 20-22 and 20-23 are set to graduate Sept. 3, 2020 after 52 weeks of training at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. Laughlin is the home of the 47th Flying Training Wing, whose mission is to build combat-ready Airmen, leaders and pilots. (U.S. Air Force