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Air Power soars over Laughlin for more than 100 years
Nearly 100 years ago, military operational aviation was starting right outside Laughlin's main
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Laughlin Historian helps save horses
Working with local horse rescuers, one of Laughlin's own has made the task of caring for an abused
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47th MX: Gives an old bird a lift
Since the founding of Laughlin in the midst of World War II, numerous aircraft have taken flight
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Daughters remember first African American senior enlisted advisor
Laughlin and members of the local community joined together in celebrating the achievements of the
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In a rare ceremony full of history and rich military tradition, Laughlin's 84th flying training
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Maj. Gen. Prather honored with street renaming
Laughlin pays tribute to a former Team XL member by renaming a street in his honor during a retreat
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Memories of the 4080th Strategic Reconnaissance Wing at Laughlin
The year was 1957, and a young company grade officer, Lieutenant Buck A. Young, was setting up
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Honored in stone
Carved into stone are the names of 22 individuals. Each was a pilot who served their country in the
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2018 Open House announced
As a thank you for the outstanding support of Del Rio and the surrounding community, Laughlin Air Force Base is hosting an open house May 12, 2018.
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Laughlin takes part in the celebration of AETC’s 75 years
Laughlin’s role in the Air Force and Air Education and Training Command has been one of adventure and rich history, going back to its establishment in March 3, 1943.
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87th FTS celebrates 100 years of excellence
One of the U.S. Air Force’s oldest flying squadrons celebrates its 100th anniversary at Laughlin Air Force Base, Aug. 18, 2017.
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87 FTS: 100 years in the making
One of the oldest squadrons in the Air Force celebrates its centennial
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The Laughlin Heritage Corner - April
April is notable for many reasons. In April 1989, for example, Congress designated Laughlin AFB a remote facility for Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR)—making it the only facility so designated in...
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The Laughlin Heritage Corner - May
This May we celebrate two major anniversaries: The 50th anniversary of when the Air Force ROTC program first began accepting female cadets, and the 75th V-E Day. Here at Laughlin, we also have a big...
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Laughlin Heritage Corner: June
Seventy years ago this month—on 25 June 1950—North Korea invaded South Korea, beginning the Korean War. The Korean War lasted from 1950 to 1953, and it is notable for us here at Laughlin Air Force Base...
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Laughlin Heritage Corner: July
Happy birthday, Laughlin! This month we celebrate our 78th year as a base: The installation that would become Laughlin AFB was officially established as an Army Air Forces Advanced Flying School under...
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Laughlin Heritage Corner: August
This August we remember two major historical anniversaries. First, this month marks the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II. The war, which had ended in Europe with the defeat of Nazi Germany...
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Laughlin Heritage Corner: September
September brings with it a change of seasons—summer’s heat reluctantly withdraws at the behest of burgeoning fall. With the shift in weather, we can also observe a number of important historical...
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Laughlin Heritage Corner: October
October brings cooler weather, Halloween, and a number of historical anniversaries and remembrances to Laughlin AFB! First, this year is the 25th anniversary of the U.S. Air Force’s decision to retire...
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Laughlin Heritage Corner: November
November is a month of gratitude and togetherness in the United States, as we collectively prepare ourselves for Thanksgiving Day and the end of the year. One thing we should always be thankful for is...
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