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  • 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.

  • Laughlin XLer of week: Maj. Danyell Lambert

    Maj. Danyell Lambert, 47th Healthcare Support Squadron health clinic flight commander, was chosen by wing leadership to be the “XLer of the Week”, the week of August 17, 2020, at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. The “XLer” award, presented by Col. Craig Prather, 47th Flying Training Wing commander,

  • Laughlin Airmen use first aid, save family

    During one ordinary shift, two Laughlin Airmen found themselves in a frightening situation during which they had to apply the life-saving skills they’d rehearsed each year.

  • Laughlin XLer of week: Capt. Brian McGovern

    Capt. Brian McGovern, 47th Student Squadron transition flight commander, was chosen by wing leadership to be the “XLer of the Week”, the week of August 3, 2020, at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. The “XLer” award, presented by Col. Craig Prather, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, and Chief Master

  • SUPT classes 20-20, 20-21 set to graduate at Laughlin

    Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 20-20 and 20-21 are set to graduate after 52 weeks of training at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Aug. 8, 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

  • Laughlin XLer of the week: Mark Crosby

    Mark Crosby, 47th Maintenance Directorate aircraft mechanic, was chosen by wing leadership to be the “XLer of the Week”, the week of July 27, 2020, at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. The “XLer” award, presented by Col. Lee Gentile, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Robert L.

  • Col. Craig D. Prather takes command of Team XL at Laughlin AFB

    Maj. Gen. Craig Wills, 19th Air Force commander, passes the guidon to Col. Craig D. Prather, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, during the virtual wing change of command ceremony at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, July 31, 2020. Prather takes command after serving as the commander of the 1st Joint

  • Col. Lee Gentile bids farewell to Laughlin AFB

    On July 17, 2020, after nearly two years serving at "the base on the border," Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Col. Lee Gentile, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, stood in the T-6A Texan II locker room preparing for his final flight as a part of Team XL.