Aug. 5, 2026 85th FTS celebrates 85th anniversary with ‘Tiger for a Day’ event The 85th Flying Training Squadron (FTS), also known as the Tigers, celebrates its 85th anniversary with ‘Tiger for a Day’ for 50 local children, Aug. 5, 2026.
July 17, 2026 Laughlin Medical Group Welcomes New Commander U.S. Air Force Col. Diane Caranta assumed command of the Laughlin Medical Group (LMG) from Col. Kelly Vermillion during a change of command ceremony at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, July 14, 2026.
June 29, 2026 Laughlin recognizes newest technical sergeant selections The 47th Flying Training Wing recognized their newest technical sergeant selects at XL Landings June 26, 2026.
June 12, 2026 Graduating the Future of Flight: Class 26-12 Twenty-seven U.S. Air Force officers were awarded the coveted silver wings as a symbol of their hard work and training during their graduation ceremony held June 11, 2026.
May 15, 2026 Police Week 2026 at Laughlin Air Force Base The 47th Security Forces Squadron observed National Police Week at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, May 4–7.
May 12, 2026 Honoring Team XL’s Spouses: Thank you for your service The 47th Flying Training Wing honored the support and sacrifice of military spouses with their annual Military Spouse Appreciation Day event at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, May 8, 2026.
April 23, 2026 Laughlin recognizes newest CCAF graduates The 47th Flying Training Wing gathered to recognize the newest graduates of the Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) 2024 Fall Class to 2026 Spring Class at Anderson Hall, April 21, 2026.
March 20, 2026 Graduating the Future of Flight: Class 26-07 Twenty-five U.S. Air Force, Japanese, and Tunisian officers were awarded the coveted silver wings as a symbol of their hard work and training during their graduation ceremony held March 19, 2026.
Feb. 26, 2026 Team XL hosts Annual Awards Ceremony The 47th Flying Training Wing (FTW) held its Annual Awards Ceremony at XL Landings Feb. 20, 2026.
Dec. 19, 2025 85th FTS welcomes new commander Airmen from the 85th Flying Training Squadron gathered to witness a transition of leadership as Lt. Col. Imran Khan relinquished command to Lt. Col. Kristof Lieber, during a change of command ceremony, Dec. 19.