US Air Force (USAF) Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Kenneth Mattison (right),...
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Gilbert Aguilar an Aircraft Attendant on the T-38 Talon for the 47th F...
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CAPT. Karen Brown a T-38 Talon Instructor Pilot with the 87th Fighter ...
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Christian Rodriguez, a senior class student at Del Rio High School (HS...
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US Air Force (USAF) Major General (MGEN) Edward R. Buster Ellis (front...
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A junior deployer observes insect displays on Laughlin
A junior deployer observes insect displays on Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Nov. 5, 2016. The 47th Medical Operations Squadron aerospace physiology office set up a display for the junior deployment held for b... More
Capt. Michael Broyles, 335th Fighter Squadron weapons
Capt. Michael Broyles, 335th Fighter Squadron weapons system officer walks across the wings of an F-15E Strike Eagle on Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Feb. 3, 2017. Broyles was able to visit Laughlin, his chil... More
A man in his element. NASA public domain image colelction.
Col. Thatcher Cardon, 47th Medical Group commander, won the National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s Space Poop Challenge, beating more than 5,000 competitors and winning him $15,000. Cardon’s invention,... More
Laughlin XLer: Staff Sgt. Jeremy Dauzat
Staff Sgt. Jeremy Dauzat, 47th Operations Support Squadron airfield systems supervisor (center), accepts the “XLer of the Week” award from Col. Michelle Pryor, 47th Flying Training Wing vice commander (left), a... More
Laughlin members welcome back partLeo Gonzalez, 47th
Laughlin members welcome back partLeo Gonzalez, 47th Maintenance Directorate maintainer, adjusts the landing gear T-6 Texan II on Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, April 12, 2017. In January, 2016, Laughlin had 3... More
Laughlin graduates first honor guard class
Laughlin's newly graduated Honor Guardsmen fire the ceremonial M14 rifle during a mock funeral ceremony at Heritage Park on Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas on April 13, 2017. After a week-long course consisting... More
Command philosophy: professionalism, mission, balance
Lt. Col. Bradley Glenister, 434th Flying Training Squadron commander, says professionalism, mission, and balance are key components of his command philosophy. These are components that he feels are crucial for ... More
Relationships matter - A man in a military uniform in front of an amer...
Lt. Col. Ryan Durham, 86th Flying Training Squadron commander, talks relationships in his Commander’s Corner. He believes caring for one another is of utmost importance and tending relationships among brothers ... More
A contestant ties his shoes in preparation for the
A contestant ties his shoes in preparation for the 2017 Adventure Race in Del Rio, Texas, May 6, 2017. The first three-mile leg of the event was a run from Laughlin Air Force Base’s West Gate, to the first hand... More
Cadet Lester Dewalt, Civil Air Patrol cadet, focuses
Cadet Lester Dewalt, Civil Air Patrol cadet, focuses during a flight simulation at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, June 14, 2017. Dewalt was part of a class of 30 cadets who attended a week-long pilot training ... More
Col. Thomas Shank, 47th Flying Training Wing commander,
Col. Thomas Shank, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, discusses takeoffs and landings while visiting the Runway Supervisory Unit at Laughlin Air Force Base, June 16, 2017. Leadership had an opportunity to spe... More
U.S. Air Force Col. Robert Pekarek, 47th Operations
U.S. Air Force Col. Robert Pekarek, 47th Operations Group commander, speaks during the 47th OG Assumption of Command at Laughlin Air Force Base, Tx., June 22, 2017. Pekarek took command after previously serving... More
U.S. Air Force Col. Michelle Pryor, 47th Flying Training
U.S. Air Force Col. Michelle Pryor, 47th Flying Training Wing vice commander, renders a salute in formation at the wing’s change of command ceremony at Laughlin Air Force Base, Tx., June 28, 2017. Col. Pryor is... More
Cooking with the commander
Lt. Col. Judy Rattan, 47th Medical Support Squadron commander, encourages Laughlin leaders to share their talents with those around them. She considers her experience sharing her knowledge of cooking to be rewa... More
U.S. Air Force T-38 Talons from Laughlin Air Force
U.S. Air Force T-38 Talons from Laughlin Air Force Base’s 87th Flying Training Squadron perform an aerial formation flight over the greater Del Rio area, Aug. 18, 2017. The flight was performed in recognition o... More
XLer of the Week: Senior Airman Christopher Arnold
Senior Airman Christopher Arnold, 47th Contracting Squadron contracting specialist, was chosen by wing leadership to be the “XLer,” for the week of Sept. 18. The “XLer,” a wing-level award program sponsored by ... More
Cards with the names of those in Texas who died from
Cards with the names of those in Texas who died from domestic violence were passed out with purple flowers at the domestic violence awareness event on Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Oct. 2, 2017. According to ... More
Laughlin to open new gate
Laughlin will begin operating from its newly designed west gate on Dec. 1, 2017. The west gate, operating under 24-hour surveillance, will serve as the base’s only official entrance.
To ensure flying safety remains paramount in the airspace
To ensure flying safety remains paramount in the airspace around Del Rio, Laughlin, and Laughlin Auxiliary Field, located near Spofford, Texas, Laughlin officials are asking all UAS, also called drones, operato... More
Leadership: how hard can it be?
Charles Webb III, 47th Maintenance Directorate director, asks if leaders born or if they are taught, and he believes there are expert opinions supporting both ideas. He says just because one’s mom or dad made i... More
Pilots assigned to the 85th Flying Training Squadron,
Pilots assigned to the 85th Flying Training Squadron, fly a final flight for Lt. Col. Benjamin Holland, 85th FTS commander, at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Nov. 30, 2017. The primary mission of the 85th FTS ... More
BAADD helps stop bad decisions
Base Airmen Against Drunk Driving (BAADD) is an option for those whose plans have fallen through after a night at the bar when they have no one else to call at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. In the words of Se... More
Jose Benavidez, 47th Flying Training Wing Maintenance
Jose Benavidez, 47th Flying Training Wing Maintenance Directorate fuel systems mechanic, was chosen by wing leadership to be the XLer of the week, for the week of Jan. 25, 2018, at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texa... More
Airman's Spotlight: Senior Airman June Bell
For Senior Airman, soon-to-be Staff Sgt., June Bell, 47th Medical Group patient travel office NCO in charge, every day at the office is a chance for her to do the two things she loves the most: serve her countr... More
A T-38 Talon takes off from Laughlin Air Force Base
A T-38 Talon takes off from Laughlin Air Force Base on 16 May, 2018. The T-38 is one of three aircraft flown by pilots during Undergraduate Pilot Training.
Lt. Col. David Pryor, 96th Flying Training Squadron
Lt. Col. David Pryor, 96th Flying Training Squadron instructor pilot, and Col. Charlie Velino, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, taxi in during his fini-fight at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, May 31, 2018.... More
Staff Sgt. Barbara Panama, 47th Medical Support Squadron
Staff Sgt. Barbara Panama, 47th Medical Support Squadron uniform business office manager, laid her art supplies out to create a miniature, on Sept. 9, 2018, at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. She uses a broad r... More
Pink ribbon, pink gloves
A sign promotes breast cancer awareness at the Losano Fitness Center on Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Oct. 5, 2018. About one in eight women in the U.S. will develop invasive breast cancer over the course of ... More
A severe thunderstorm rolled through Laughlin Air Force
A severe thunderstorm rolled through Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Oct. 9, 2018, leaving several facilities on base damaged and the flightline temporarily flooded. The 47th Operations Support Squadron weather... More
A white fence set up at the Losano Fitness Center at
A white fence set up at the Losano Fitness Center at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas commemorates Texas’ victims of domestic violence on October 29, 2018. According to the National Resource Center on Domestic Vi... More
Airman’s Spotlight: 2nd Lt. Jordan Sowden
Second Lieutenant Jordan Sowden, 47th Mission Support Group executive officer, is working toward a 20 year career in the U.S. Air Force. As this week’s Airman Spotlight, Sowden discussed what she heard about mi... More
New commander takes the 47th OG under her wing
The 47th Operations Group welcomed its new commander during an assumption of command ceremony on Nov. 27, 2018 at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. U.S. Air Force Col. Carey Jones assumed command of 47th OG, beco... More
Gilbert Wheeler, 47th Medical Support Squadron information
Gilbert Wheeler, 47th Medical Support Squadron information systems flight chief, arranges wires in the communications closet at the Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas medical clinic, Jan. 14, 2019. Wheeler stays bu... More
Many U.S. Air Force careers are rooted in routine and
Many U.S. Air Force careers are rooted in routine and rigid processes. For Senior Airman Benjamin Valmoja, 47th Flying Training Wing public affairs photojournalist, however, his job is about visiting work cente... More
Toby, a K-9 assigned to Staff Sgt. Ethan Marquis, 47th
Toby, a K-9 assigned to Staff Sgt. Ethan Marquis, 47th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, runs across the demonstration field at the 47th SFS headquarters at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, ... More
Soldiers from the 66th Military Police company exit
Soldiers from the 66th Military Police company exit a C-17 Globemaster III assigned to the 535th Airlift Squadron at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Feb. 5, 2019. Soldiers assigned to 503rd Military Police Batt... More
A C-17 Globemaster III assigned to Joint-Base Pearl
A C-17 Globemaster III assigned to Joint-Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam taxis onto Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Feb. 5, 2019. Soldiers assigned to 503rd Military Police Battalion, 66th Military Police Company, and... More
Soldiers from the 66th Military Police company prepare
Soldiers from the 66th Military Police company prepare to depart Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Feb. 5, 2019. Soldiers assigned to 503rd Military Police Battalion, 66th Military Police Company, and 550th Medic... More
Aircrew from the 167th Airlift Wing offload cargo from
Aircrew from the 167th Airlift Wing offload cargo from a C-17 Globemaster III assigned to the 167th AW at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Feb. 5, 2019. Soldiers assigned to 503rd Military Police Battalion, 66th... More
Aliyah Negley, 47th Flying Training Wing community
Aliyah Negley, 47th Flying Training Wing community support coordinator, was chosen by wing leadership to be the “XLer of the Week”, for the week of Feb. 7, 2019, at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. The “XLer” aw... More
XLer of the Week: Capt. Kathleen Shurr
Capt. Kathleen Shurr, 47th Medical Operations Squadron family health physician, was chosen by wing leadership to be the “XLer” of the week, for the week of Feb. 11, 2019, at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. The ... More
Airman’s Spotlight: Airman 1st Class Anne McCready
Changing stations can be overwhelming—especially when it’s far away from family, familiar friends and the amenities one’s grown accustomed to. Airman 1st Class Anne McCready, in this edition of the Airman's Spo... More
Airman's Spotlight: Rusty Thompson
Rusty Thompson, 47th Maintenance Directorate T-38C Talon crew chief, knows what it means to serve, having been in the U.S. Army during the Gulf War and in Somalia, and coming from a family in the service. Now a... More
Senior Airman Dakota Farrow, 47th Security Forces Squadron
Senior Airman Dakota Farrow, 47th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, receives academic award following completion of Airman Leadership School at Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, Feb. 14, 20... More
Tech. Sgt. Johsua Nix, 47th Force Support Suqadron
Tech. Sgt. Johsua Nix, 47th Force Support Suqadron NCO in charge of career development, discusses career opportunities with Staff Sgt. Thaddeus Tyson, 47th FSS force management specialist, at Laughlin Air Force... More
Joshua Sandoval, 47th Maintenance Directorate aerospace
Joshua Sandoval, 47th Maintenance Directorate aerospace ground equipment repair technician, was chosen by wing leadership to be the “XLer” of the week, for the week of Feb. 25, 2019, at Laughlin Air Force Base,... More
Barbra Golap, 47th Force Support Squadron food service
Barbra Golap, 47th Force Support Squadron food service specialist, prepares a breakfast sandwich at the Leaning Pines Golf Course at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, March 5, 2019. Laughlin’s new food option, Bo... More
The winners and nominees of the 47th Maintenance Directorate
The winners and nominees of the 47th Maintenance Directorate first Annual Awards ceremony pose for a group photo at the 47th Maintenance Directorate on March 9, 2019 at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. This even... More
Chaplain (1st Lt.) William Miller, a 47th Flying Training
Chaplain (1st Lt.) William Miller, a 47th Flying Training Wing chaplain, was chosen by wing leadership to be the “XLer” of the week, for the week of March 13, 2019, at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. The “XLer”... More
Laughlin to host 2020 Fiesta of Flight Air and Space Expo
As a thank you for the outstanding support from Del Rio and the surrounding community, Laughlin Air Force Base will host an open house and air show, Saturday, March 14, 2020. The one day event will be headlined... More
Airman’s Spotlight: Airman 1st Class Victoria Friend
For Airman 1st Class Victoria Friend, being an entry controller with the 47th Security Forces Squadron means many things: securing the people and property of Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, while providing prof... More
Chief Zackery joins Team XL
Chief Master Sgt. Robert L. Zackery III, 47th Flying Training Wing command chief master sergeant, from Chattanooga, Tennessee, Zackery has served in the Air Force nearly 23 years, gathering numerous values as w... More
XLer of the Week: Senior Airman Chansol Kim
Senior Airman Chansol Kim, 47th Medical Support Squadron commander support staff, was chosen by wing leadership to be the “XLer” of the week, for the week of March 18, 2019, at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. T... More
Exchange Senior Enlisted Advisor Focuses on Serving Airmen at Laughlin...
Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Luis Reyes, the Exchange’s senior enlisted advisor, speaks to Exchange employees at the Laughlin Base Exchange, March 26, 2019 at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. Reyes visited the La... More
Airman's Spotlight: Anthony Gennaro
Anthony Gennaro, 47th Civil Engineer Squadron deputy director, was chosen to become the deputy director for the 45th Civil Engineer Squadron at Patrick Air Force Base, Florida, in June. “They have an intense mi... More
Jonathan Merscham, 47th Maintenance Directorate aircraft
Jonathan Merscham, 47th Maintenance Directorate aircraft attendant, opens a compartment to inspect the inside a T-6A Texan II upon recovery, on April 15, 2019 at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. Grow Your Own is... More
Staff Sgt. Matthew Solis, 47th Security Forces Squadron
Staff Sgt. Matthew Solis, 47th Security Forces Squadron flight chief, participates in a lethality and readiness exercise on April 17, 2019 at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. Col. Lee Gentile, 47th Flying Traini... More
XLer of the Week: 1st Lt. Kimberly Bray
1st Lt. Kimberly Bray, 434th Flying Training Squadron T-6A instructor pilot and flight scheduler, was chosen by wing leadership to be the “XLer” of the week, for the week of April 8, 2019, at Laughlin Air Force... More
Airman 1st Class Arial Taylor, a 47th Comptroller Squadron
Airman 1st Class Arial Taylor, a 47th Comptroller Squadron commander support staff administration journeyman, was chosen by wing leadership to be the “XLer” of the week, for the week of April 17, 2019, at Laugh... More
Airman’s Spotlight: Tech. Sgt. Janine White
“Taking care of people so they can take care of the mission,” is one way to summarize an important role for the Air Force’s noncommissioned officers, Tech. Sgt. Janine White, 47th Student Squadron first sergean... More
Airman’s Spotlight: Staff Sgt. Andrew Longaker
Staff Sgt. Andrew Longaker, a 47th Comptroller Squadron accounting technician, discusses the importance of keeping all of the Comprehensive Airman Fitness pillars strong and stable. “These pillars all rely on o... More
Benjamin Rawald named Air Force Military Child of the Year
Nominated twice before, Benjamin Rawald, from Del Rio, Texas, was named the 2019 Air Force Military Child of the Year Award. Reflecting on being awarded Military Child of the Year, Benjamin said he’s proud to b... More
XLer of the Week: Scott Baker
Scott Baker, 47th Communications Squadron telecommunications manager, was chosen by wing leadership to be the “XLer” of the week, for the week of April 29, 2019, at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. The “XLer” aw... More
Retired Master Sgt. Lee Blackwell, a TAC-P formal training
Retired Master Sgt. Lee Blackwell, a TAC-P formal training unit course manager, leaves the Devil Dash racers with a few words before they run the 5K or 10K at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas on May 4, 2019. Blac... More
The Devil Dash kicks off as runners begin the race
The Devil Dash kicks off as runners begin the race at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, on May 4, 2019. This was the 7th annual Devil Dash held by Laughlin’s 434th Flying Training Squadron, and this year, they ra... More
Staff Sgt. Robert Madison IV, 47th Flying Training
Staff Sgt. Robert Madison IV, 47th Flying Training Wing administrator, secures a chemical suit around his gas mask at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Aug. 27, 2019. The Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nucle... More
XLer of the Week: Senior Airman John Morse
Senior Airman John Morse, a 47th Flying Training Wing command and control operations technician, was chosen by wing leadership to be the “XLer of the week” of Sept. 9, 2019 at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. (S... More
47th Security Forces Squadron Airmen work together
47th Security Forces Squadron Airmen work together to complete two laps around the track with jerrycans at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Sept. 25, 2019, during tryouts for the San Antonio Basic Special Weapon... More
Student pilots at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, render
Student pilots at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, render a salute to Santa Claus, Dec. 17, 2019. Before returning to the North Pole, Santa was able to see many base facilities, talk with some Airmen about what ... More
Always believe in yourself, the rest will follow
Airman 1st class Sahira Contreras, 47th Healthcare Operations Squadron referral management technician, stands in her office where she helps patients at the Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, medical center, Jan. 9... More
A team of experts sent by the U.S. Air Force Medical
A team of experts sent by the U.S. Air Force Medical Readiness Agency host the first-ever Ready Eagle exercise at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Jan. 13-17, 2020. “This exercise is intended to help Airmen of e... More
Rene Martinez, a 47th Maintenance Squadron aircraft
Rene Martinez, a 47th Maintenance Squadron aircraft mechanic, was chosen by wing leadership to be the “XLer” of the Week, Feb. 3, 2020, at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. The “XLer” award, presented by Col. Lee... More
Laughlin instructor pilots accepted as foreign area officers
Maj. Will Smith, 47th Operations Group chief of training, and Capt. Andrew Campbell, 47th Operations Support Squadron assistant director of operations, stationed at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, were selected... More
Laughlin recognizes Women’s History Month
Col. Lee Gentile, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, signed a Women’s History Month proclamation, here on March 4, 2020. Since 1995, presidents have issued a series of annual proclamations designating the mon... More
Kim Cariaga, Defense Commissary Agency head bagger,
Kim Cariaga, Defense Commissary Agency head bagger, places groceries in bags for customers on March 31, 2020 at the commissary at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. According to an article by DeCA Cooperate Commun... More
Chelsea Truster, St. James Episcopal Pre-K teacher
Chelsea Truster, St. James Episcopal Pre-K teacher and Laughlin spouse, focuses on preparing her sewing machine for sewing face masks to protect Airmen of Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas on April 10, 2020. For h... More
Capt. Joshua White, 434th Flying Training Squadron
Capt. Joshua White, 434th Flying Training Squadron X flight commander and instructor pilot, cycles in place for his morning workout, April 23, 2020 in Del Rio, Texas. To him, biking isn’t about the exercise as ... More
Airman 1st Class Matthew Blasberg, 47th Healthcare
Airman 1st Class Matthew Blasberg, 47th Healthcare Operations Squadron referral management and patient travel technician, walks down from his dorm room with a container of cooking supplies, May 5, 2020 at Laugh... More
Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 20-14
Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 20-14 and 20-15 are set to graduate after 52 weeks of training at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, May 15, 2020. Laughlin is the home of the 47th Flying Training Wi... More
Laughlin firefighters practice with equipment
The 47th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters drain all water from a firehose while training for real-world scenarios at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, on 20 May, 2020. Training is a priority to keep them read... More
Capt. Mark Palyok, 87th Flying Training Squadron assistant
Capt. Mark Palyok, 87th Flying Training Squadron assistant flight commander, inspects a T-38C Talon as preparation to depart from Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, to fly in a dissimilar formation of aircraft--on... More
A T-6 Texan II, T-1A Jayhawk and a T-38C Talon, assigned
A T-6 Texan II, T-1A Jayhawk and a T-38C Talon, assigned to Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, perform a flyover in San Angelo, Texas, May 21, 2020. Laughlin performed flyovers in three Texas cities as a part of t... More
A child from the Child Development Center at Laughlin
A child from the Child Development Center at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, washes his hands between activities, June 5, 2020. Even before the outbreak of COVID-19, the caretakers led the children in washing o... More
Laughlin CC, CCC discuss racial injustice with members
Members of Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas gather in a circle June 10, 2020. Col. Lee Gentile, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Robert Zackery III, 47th Flying Training Wing command chi... More
The control panel on the T-1A Jayhawk can be intimidating
The control panel on the T-1A Jayhawk can be intimidating to students when they first fly in the aircraft, but the 86th Flying Training Squadron, assisted by the 96th FTS, has instructor pilots from all walks o... More
The hangar doors open to reveal the T-38C Talon aircraft,
The hangar doors open to reveal the T-38C Talon aircraft, painted with a first assignment instructor pilot theme, as pilots and maintainers alike watch eagerly from outside, June 26, 2020 at Laughlin Air Force ... More
SUPT Class 20-18 set to graduate
Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 20-18 is set to graduate after 52 weeks of training at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, July 10, 2020. Laughlin is the home of the 47th Flying Training Wing, whose ... More
Lt. Col. Marc Johansen, 47th Civil Engineer Squadron
Lt. Col. Marc Johansen, 47th Civil Engineer Squadron commander, addresses the 47 CES during his assumption of command on July 13, 2020 at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. He and his family were last stationed at... More
Col. Lee Gentile, 47th Flying Training Wing commander,
Col. Lee Gentile, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, ends his fini flight by taxiing under the arch of water, July 17, 2020 at Laughlin Air Force Base Texas. He parked in front of the base operations building... More
XLer of the week: Mark Crosby
Mark Crosby, 47th Maintenance Directorate aircraft mechanic, was chosen by wing leadership to be the “XLer of the Week”, the week of July 27, 2020, at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. The “XLer” award, presented... More
Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 20-20
Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 20-20 and 20-21 are set to graduate after 52 weeks of training at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Aug. 8, 2020. Laughlin is the home of the 47th Flying Training Wi... More
Col. Craig D. Prather, 47th Flying Training Wing commander,
Col. Craig D. Prather, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Brian Lewis, 47th Operations Group superintendent, present a certificate of appointment as a contracting officer to 2nd Lt. Cand... More
XLer of the week: 1st Lt. Adrien Porzio
1st Lt. Adrien Porzio, 85th Flying Traning Squadron T-6A Texan II instructor pilot, was chosen by wing leadership to be the “XLer of the Week”, the week of Nov. 18, 2020, at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. The ... More
XLer of the week: 1st Lt. Adrien Porzio
1st Lt. Adrien Porzio, 85th Flying Traning Squadron T-6A Texan II instructor pilot, was chosen by wing leadership to be the “XLer of the Week”, the week of Nov. 18, 2020, at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. The ... More
XLer of the week: Tech. Sgt. Preston Harris
Tech. Sgt. Preston Harris, 47th Chapel NCO in charge of religious affairs, was chosen by wing leadership to be the “XLer of the Week”, the week of Sept. 16, 2020, at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. The “XLer” a... More