July 27, 2022 47th Flying Training Wing Change of Command Ceremony Col. Kevin Davidson took command of the 47th Flying Training Wing from Col. Craig Prather during the 47th Flying Training Wing change of command ceremony at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, July 22, 2022.
Aug. 13, 2021 New 86th Flying Training Squadron Heritage Tail The 86th Flying Training Squadron showed off their new heritage tail on August 13, 2021 at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas.
Oct. 6, 2020 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.
Sept. 2, 2020 SUPT classes 20-22, 20-23 set to graduate Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 20-22 and 20-23 are set to graduate Sept. 3, 2020 after 52 weeks of training at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. 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
Aug. 10, 2020 Public Health visits simulator building, makes COVID-19 prevention recommendations U.S. Air Force Capt. Susan Ching, 47th Flying Training Wing public health and emergency officer, explains possible measures to prevent COVID-19 in the simulation building Aug. 5, 2020 to Jim DeReus, 47th Operations Group T-6 lead civilian simulator instructor, at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas.
Aug. 10, 2020 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.
Aug. 6, 2020 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
Jan. 29, 2020 Video: "We Are Laughlin" This is the mission video for Laughlin Air Force Base in Del Rio, Texas.
Oct. 30, 2019 Laughlin "XLer" of the Week: Capt. Kimera Joseph Capt. Kimera Joseph, a 47th Healthcare Operations Squadron pediatrician, was chosen by wing leadership to be the “XLer of the week” of Oct. 21, 2019 at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas.
Oct. 28, 2019 Airman Leadership School Class 19-G Congratulations to the Airmen of Class 19-G, who graduated from Airman Leadership School here Oct. 24.