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  • Mexican Air Force visits Laughlin for Fiesta of Flight

    The Fuerza Aerea Mexicana (Mexican Air Force) made their first U.S. debut since 1944 with their T-6C+ Aerobatic Demonstration team for a performance during Laughlin’s Fiesta of Flight Open House, Airshow and Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics Expo (STEAM) March 9.

  • Strengthening Laughlin's partnerships and the future of Air Power

    U.S. Air Force Col. Angelina Maguinness (middle), 17th Training Wing commander, sits in a T-6A Texan II simulator while a group of Airmen watch during a tour at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Feb. 9, 2024. Laughlin’s flight simulators provide a controlled environment for practicing various flight

  • RPP application process open through Dec. 9

    Active duty Air Force officers and enlisted Airmen who are interested in becoming rated officers can apply for the Spring 2024 Air Force Rated Preparatory Program now through Dec. 9, 2023.

  • Enhanced Reality of the Redbird

    With the new syllabus and training device, the 48th Flying Training Squadron is revolutionizing pilot training through implementation of an advanced digital learning environment that modernizes the way Air Force student pilots are trained.

  • Innovation soars; Lands at CAFB

    Columbus Air Force Base provided projected Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training (SUPT) students a new and innovative way to prepare as they await the start of the rigorous courses they will experience throughout their training through virtual reality. Most students expect long wait times,