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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Col. Matthew Masry, 47th Medical Group chief medical
Col. Matthew Masry, 47th Medical Group chief medical staff, and his wife adjust their ruck packs in preparation for the Air Force’s 73rd birthday ruck competition on Sept. 18, 2020, at Laughlin Air Force Base, ... More
A T-6A Texas II, T-1A Jayhawk, F-38Talon Flying over
A T-6A Texas II, T-1A Jayhawk, F-38Talon Flying over the base track in celebration for the air force's birthday on Sept. 18, 2020, Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. To celebrate the 73 anniversary the base hosted... More
Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 20-24
Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 20-24 and 20-25 are set to graduate after 52 weeks of training at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Sept. 25, 2020. Laughlin is the home of the 47th Flying Training ... More
SrA Joquetta Rolle, 47th Civil Engineer Squadron fire
SrA Joquetta Rolle, 47th Civil Engineer Squadron fire department firefighter, prepares the gear and truck preparing for the day at hand, Sept. 30, 2020, at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. She is doing her daily... More
The team XL fire team rush to an exercise held at the
The team XL fire team rush to an exercise held at the flightline where an aircraft is on fire and a pilot is unconscious, Sept. 30, 2020, at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. This is the first exercise the team h... More
A lone Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II sores
A lone Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II sores into the sky climbing high into the clouds, Oct. 13, 2020, at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. The A-10 pilot was giving a demonstration for the pilots in tra... More
Distracted Driving Awareness Month
A sign stands to remind base personnel and their families to put away phones while driving and focus their full attention on the road while driving at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Oct. 14, 2020. “Although ev... More
XLer of the week: 1st Lt. Ryan Connors
1st Lt. Ryan Connors,434th Flying Training Squadron flight commander and T-6A Texan II instructor pilot, was chosen by wing leadership to be the “XLer of the Week”, the week of Oct. 14, 2020, at Laughlin Air Fo... More
SUPT Class 21-01 graduates
Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training class 21-01 graduated after 52 weeks of training at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Oct. 23, 2020. Laughlin is the home of the 47th Flying Training Wing, whose mission i... More
A C-40B from the 89th Airlift Wing at Joint Base Andrews,
A C-40B from the 89th Airlift Wing at Joint Base Andrews, Md., lands at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, on Nov. 18, 2020. Officer and enlisted Airmen from the 89th AW traveled here to recruit personnel for posi... More
Cookie Monster Nom, Nom, Nom
Members from the 85th Flying Training Squadron have been flying increased operations in Del Rio, Texas using their heritage tail T-6 dubbed the “Cookie Monster”. Unofficial reports suggest the 85th FTS and Laug... More
The Air Forces newest NCOs receive their induction
The Air Forces newest NCOs receive their induction in the ranks of leadership, at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Dec. 11. 2020. These new leaders will shape the future of the Air Force and continue to make it ... More
Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training class 21-03
Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training class 21-03 graduated after 52 weeks of training at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Dec. 11, 2020. Laughlin is home of the 47th Flying Training Wing, whose mission is to... More
Three air traffic control and landing system (ATCALS)
Three air traffic control and landing system (ATCALS) towers stand, undisturbed, at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, on Jan. 7, 2021. ATCALS towers are used for communication between pilots in the air and air t... More
Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training class 21-04
Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training class 21-04 graduated after 52 weeks of training at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Jan. 15, 2021. Laughlin is home of the 47th Flying Training Wing, whose mission is to... More
Laughlin’s quarterly awards recipients receive their
Laughlin’s quarterly awards recipients receive their awards, at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Jan. 29. 2021. These members along with many other help the bases' ability to training the world's most dangerous ... More
Col. Craig Prather, 47th Flying Training Wing commander,
Col. Craig Prather, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, joins chief of maintenance George Hernandez on the flight line to look over the T-6A Texan II on Feb. 01, 2021, Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. This visi... More
Student pilots filling out forms before starting their
Student pilots filling out forms before starting their morning PT on Feb. 01, 2021 at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. During the course the students met at the track for their morning Pt. (U.S. Air Force photo ... More
Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training class 21-05
Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training class 21-05 graduated after 52 weeks of training at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Feb. 05, 2021. Laughlin is home of the 47th Flying Training Wing, whose mission is to... More
Col. Craig Prather, 47th Flying Training Wing commander,
Col. Craig Prather, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, receives his second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, Feb. 05, 2021, Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. This is the second vaccine in a series of shots to fight... More
Members of the 47th Medical Group go through a
Members of the 47th Medical Group go through a pre-deployment brief Feb. 17, 2021, at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. The members are preparing for an upcoming instate deployment to help in COVID-19 relief. (U.... More
Team XL comes together during a winter storm that took
Team XL comes together during a winter storm that took out power to the base and surrounding area Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Feb. 19. 2021. This winter storm was one of the worst in decades, and it brough... More
Members of the 47th Flying Training Wing, conduct a
Members of the 47th Flying Training Wing, conduct a foreign object debris (FOD) walk of the flight line on Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Feb. 21, 2021. A FOD walk is a slow and deliberate examination and coll... More
Lone T-1’s sit on the flight line await clear skies
Lone T-1’s sit on the flight line await clear skies before take off on Feb. 24, 2021, Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. The T-1 is the air frame that undergraduate training and fly with if they are pursuing flyin... More
Leo Gonzalez (left) and Armando Patiño (right), 47th
Leo Gonzalez (left) and Armando Patiño (right), 47th Maintenance Directorate maintainers, inspect the landing gear of a T-6 Texan II on Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, April 12, 2017. Laughlin has the lowest am... More
Laughlin’s Honor Guard marches away after presenting
Laughlin’s Honor Guard marches away after presenting the colors in Del Rio, Texas, May 6, 2017. The honor guard presented the colors before the start of the 2017 Adventure Race, which included a three-mile run ... More
A class of 30 Civil Air Partol cadets graduated from
A class of 30 Civil Air Partol cadets graduated from a week-long immersion course at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, June 16, 2017. Cadets in the Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Familiarization Course ... More
Col. Thomas Shank, 47th Flying Training Wing commander,
Col. Thomas Shank, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, 1st Lt. Erika Tucker, 434th Flying Training Squadron instructor Pilot, and Chief Master Sgt. Ronald Harper, 47th Mission Support Group superintendent (rig... More
U.S. Air Force Col. Robert Pekarek, 47th Operations
U.S. Air Force Col. Robert Pekarek, 47th Operations Group commander, speaks to his Airmen during the 47th OG Assumption of Command at Laughlin Air Force Base, Tx., June 22, 2017. As the 47th OG commander, Pekar... More
Pilots assigned to the 85th Flying Training Squadron,
Pilots assigned to the 85th Flying Training Squadron, fly the T-6A Texan II in formation at Laughlin Air Force Base, Nov. 30, 2017. The flight was done to honor Lt. Col. Benjamin Holland, 85th FTS commander, as... More
A T-38 Talon flies near Laughlin Air Force Base on
A T-38 Talon flies near Laughlin Air Force Base on 16 May, 2018. The T-38 is one of three aircraft flown by pilots during Undergraduate Pilot Training.
Staff Sgt. Barbara Panama, 47th Medical Support Squadron
Staff Sgt. Barbara Panama, 47th Medical Support Squadron uniform business office manager, separates and forms the amount of polymer clay she needs for a small book, on Sept. 9, 2018, at Laughlin Air Force Base,... 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. Crews at Laughlin went to work at 4:30 a.m. w... More
A pilot training student assigned to the 47th Flying
A pilot training student assigned to the 47th Flying Training Wing safety office, 2nd Lt. Grant Temple, assisted in making sure that all Air Force and 47 FTW assets were protected and safety procedures were fol... More
Staff Sgt. Daniel Duarte, 47th Security Forces Squadron
Staff Sgt. Daniel Duarte, 47th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, stands at the entry of a demonstration Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Jan. 25, 2019. The demonstration was set to show the ... More
Tech. Sgt. Joshua Nix, 47th Force Support Squadron
Tech. Sgt. Joshua Nix, 47th Force Support Squadron NCO in charge of career development, was chosen by wing leadership to be the “XLer” of the week, for the week of Feb. 18, 2019, at Laughlin Air Force Base, Tex... 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
Retired U.S. Air Force Col. Jim Kelly, former Director
Retired U.S. Air Force Col. Jim Kelly, former Director of Maintenance at the 47th Maintenance Directorate, receives an appreciation gift from Mr. Charles Webb, the 47th Maintenance Directorate Director of Maint... 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
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
Second Lt. Candice Arcuri, 47th Contracting Flight
Second Lt. Candice Arcuri, 47th Contracting Flight contracting officer, poses for a photo with her team at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Aug. 31, 2020. Because of Arcuri’s eight years of contracting experienc... More
Participants adjust their gear before starting the
Participants adjust their gear before starting the ruck competition that was held on base in celebration of the Air Force’s 73rd birthday on Sept. 18, 2020, at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. The wing hosted a ... More
Col. Craig Prather, 47th Flying Training Wing commander,
Col. Craig Prather, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, addresses those that came out to celebrate the Air Force birthday on Sept. 18, 2020, Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. The Air Force is celebrating its 73 ... More
Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 20-24
Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 20-24 and 20-25 are set to graduate after 52 weeks of training at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Sept. 25, 2020. Laughlin is the home of the 47th Flying Training ... More
Firefighters rush to a scenario where an unconscious
Firefighters rush to a scenario where an unconscious pilot is in a burning aircraft and is in need of medical attention, Sept. 30, 2020, at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. The training was to prepare the member... More
A1C Samual Cook, 47th Civil Engineer Squadron fire
A1C Samual Cook, 47th Civil Engineer Squadron fire department firefighter, looks over an oxygen container making sure that it's up to safety standards during his daily gear check, Sept. 30, 2020, at Laughlin Ai... More
A Single F-35 Lightning II flys through the sky over
A Single F-35 Lightning II flys through the sky over Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Oct 13, 2020. The F-35 pilot was demonstrating the aircrafts capabilities to the student pilots and to give advice on being a... More
The crew from the 89th Airlift Wing at Joint Base Andrews,
The crew from the 89th Airlift Wing at Joint Base Andrews, Md., departs their C-40B on Nov. 18, 2020 Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. The C-40B/C provides safe, comfortable and reliable transportation for U.S. l... More
The Air Forces newest NCOs receive their induction
The Air Forces newest NCOs receive their induction in the ranks of leadership, at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Dec. 11. 2020. These new leaders will shape the future of the Air Force and continue to make it ... More
Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training class 21-03
Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training class 21-03 graduated after 52 weeks of training at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Dec. 11, 2020. Laughlin is home of the 47th Flying Training Wing, whose mission is to... More
Senior Airman Jacqueline Beckett, 47th Operations Support
Senior Airman Jacqueline Beckett, 47th Operations Support Squadron radar airfield weather systems (RAW) electronic technician, was awarded RAWS Airman of the year, Jan. 7, 2021, at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texa... More
Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training class 21-04
Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training class 21-04 graduated after 52 weeks of training at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Jan. 15, 2021. Laughlin is home of the 47th Flying Training Wing, whose mission is to... More
Laughlin’s quarterly awards recipients receive their
Laughlin’s quarterly awards recipients receive their awards, at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Jan. 29. 2021. These members along with many other help the bases' ability to training the world's most dangerous ... More
Student pilots filling out forms before starting their
Student pilots filling out forms before starting their morning PT on Feb. 01, 2021 at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. During the course the students met at the track for their morning Pt. (U.S. Air Force photo ... More
Col. Craig Prather, 47th Flying Training Wing commander,
Col. Craig Prather, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, joins chief of maintenance George Hernandez on the flight line to look over the T-6A Texan II on Feb. 01, 2021, Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. This visi... More
Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training class 21-05
Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training class 21-05 graduated after 52 weeks of training at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Feb. 05, 2021. Laughlin is home of the 47th Flying Training Wing, whose mission is to... More
1st. Lt. Daniel Rubio, 47th Flying Training Wing chief
1st. Lt. Daniel Rubio, 47th Flying Training Wing chief of public affairs, receives his second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, Feb. 05, 2021, Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. This is the second vaccine in a series ... More
Members of the 47th Medical Group go through a
Members of the 47th Medical Group go through a pre-deployment brief Feb. 17, 2021, at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. The members are preparing for an upcoming instate deployment to help in COVID-19 relief. (U.... More
Team XL comes together during a winter storm that took
Team XL comes together during a winter storm that took out power to the base and surrounding area Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Feb. 19. 2021. This winter storm was one of the worst in decades, and it brough... More
Members of the 47th Flying Training Wing, conduct a
Members of the 47th Flying Training Wing, conduct a foreign object debris (FOD) walk of the flight line on Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Feb. 21, 2021. A FOD walk is a slow and deliberate examination and coll... More