News

Jan. 28, 2019
Melting pot of the medical group

White coats, stethoscopes, nurses and doctors are a few of the most identifiable symbols and careers in the medical community. While these are prevalent in every hospital and medical clinic in the Air Force, there is a subset of equally hard-working medical professionals that are often
Jan. 18, 2019
Driving Innovation: 97 AMW Fire Department Gets New Simulators

The 97th Air Mobility Wing Fire Department has made their dedication to innovation clear with the recent addition of simulators to assist in training, and the third simulator has recently arrived.
Aug. 14, 2017
87th FTS celebrates 100 years of excellence

One of the U.S. Air Force’s oldest flying squadrons celebrates its 100th anniversary at Laughlin Air Force Base, Aug. 18, 2017.
May 11, 2017
Air University cancels SOS class 17G

Lt. Gen. Steven L. Kwast, commander and president Air University, has announced with immediate effect that Squadron Officers School (SOS) class 17G is cancelled due to a course re-write and imminent decision on curriculum changes. AU officials ask for patience over the next few days while Air Force
May 4, 2017
Encountering crossroads, making choices

An upbringing of physical and emotional abuse, drug filled streets and foster care are what one Luke Thunderbolt encountered that lead to a decision to change his life for the better.
Oct. 12, 2016
Training detachment expands maintainers' knowledge AF-wide

From the outside, it’s a barren building with no windows and few travelers through the doors, but down its concrete halls, Airmen from all over the world are expanding their knowledge on aircraft maintenance.
July 7, 2016
Laughlin Historian recounts Civilian Acculturation Leadership Training program

Casey Connell, 47th Flying Training Wing historian, recounts his experience at the Civilian Acculturation Leadership Training program.
April 8, 2016
Retired Col. Kimberly Olson: Laughlin legacy

Retired Air Force Col. Kimberly Olson was the first woman to attend and graduate undergraduate pilot training at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. Due to her willingness to become a pilot, an outdated policy was changed to allow women the opportunity to apply to pilot training while in Officer
April 6, 2016
Luke Airman receives black belt

Out of all the different styles of martial arts, Muay Thai is considered by many as the hardest to master. However one Airman was able to achieve this mastery and learn more about himself in the process.