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July 21, 2023
Local law enforcement agencies train in crisis response

Laughlin Air Force Base Security Forces joined forces with the Val Verde Sheriff's Office for a ballistic shield training session to support an ongoing effort to enhance the coordination and collaboration between local law enforcement agencies at the San Felipe Memorial Middle School, July 12, 2023.
July 18, 2023
Laughlin Air Force Base unveils new gaming team, empowering Airmen through digital engagement

Laughlin Air Force Base recently launched its newest gaming team. Comprised of skilled Airmen, the Laughlin Gaming Team is on a mission to showcase their unwavering teamwork and dedication and emerge as champions in the competitive gaming realm.
June 5, 2023
Laughlin | Chaudhary celebrates AANHPI month with Team XL, tours installation

The 47th Flying Training Wing welcomed The Honorable Ravi Chaudhary, Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Energy, Installations, and Environment as the keynote speaker for the celebratory Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander luncheon, May 31, 2023.
Oct. 5, 2022
Laughlin's Roberto "Bobby" Barrera Elementary School earns the Purple Star Award

Roberto Bobby Barrera (RBB) Elementary School, Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, was designated a 2022 Purple Star School. The Purple Star Award recognizes Texas district and charter schools that show their support and commitment to meeting the unique needs of military-connected students and their
Oct. 16, 2020
Ghanaian Airman obtains U.S. citizenship through service, trains future combat aviators

The road to citizenship for Airman 1st Class Gaddiel Acquaah, a 47th Operations Support Squadron aerospace physiology technician at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, certainly wasn’t without hardships. Now, he plays an important role in Laughlin’s mission of training future combat aviators.
Sept. 23, 2020
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,
July 31, 2020
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
July 1, 2020
Laughlin Heritage Corner: July

Happy birthday, Laughlin! This month we celebrate our 78th year as a base: The installation that would become Laughlin Air Force Base was officially established as an Army Air Forces Advanced Flying School under the Army Air Corps, Central Flying Training Command July 2, 1942.
March 19, 2020
COVID-19: What visitors can expect at Laughlin

A lot has happened over the last couple weeks regarding the novel coronavirus, as many are probably already aware. In response to the outbreak in other parts of the country, Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, has made modifications to its daily operations starting March 16 to keep the base operational
Feb. 26, 2020
Laughlin SUPT classes 20-08, 20-09 set to graduate Feb. 28

All Laughlin members are invited to attend Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 20-08 and 20-0’s graduation ceremony at 10 a.m., Feb. 28, 2020, in Anderson Hall, here.

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