News

Sept. 3, 2024
Voices of experience from Women’s Equality Day

Team XL observed Women’s Equality Day with a luncheon and panel discussion, focusing on the ongoing efforts toward gender equality in the Air Force, at Club XL, Aug. 29, 2024.
Aug. 26, 2024
Graduating the future of flight: Class 24-14

Twenty-seven U.S. Air Force officers were awarded the coveted silver wings as a symbol of their hard work and training during a graduation ceremony held Aug. 23, 2024.
Feb. 16, 2024
Goodfellow AFB Airman Leadership School graduates Class 24-B

The 47th Flying Training Wing from Laughlin Air Force Base hosted a memorable ceremony for Airman Leadership School Class 24-B at the Powell Event Center on Feb. 15.
Feb. 12, 2024
Laughlin implements innovative air traffic control procedures for smooth communications

Dual local operations enhance Laughlin’s operational efficiency and sets the stage to reach new heights. Team XL is poised to aim higher and achieve an even more ambitious goal of graduating 415 pilots within the 2024 fiscal year. Dual local is a groundbreaking procedure, currently only used at one
Feb. 7, 2024
Laughlin holds Annual Awards Ceremony for XL-ent members

The 47th Flying Training Wing (FTW) recognized its top performers of 2023 at an Annual Awards Ceremony Feb. 2, 2024, at Anderson Hall.
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.