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47th Flying Training Wing Commander's Welcome Inside....
Welcome to Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, home of the 47th Flying Training Wing and
"Team XL." We believe in People First, Mission Always, and that you and your family are our
most important resource. We place a great deal of emphasis on our Relocation Program,
which assists you and your family as you transition into your new duties in the local
community. I encourage you to take full advantage of our available resources and team of
professionals to make your move a smooth one.
The 47th Flying Training Wing's mission is "Through trust and ,
teamwork, train expeditionary airpower experts to fight and
win America's wars." Every member, whether military or I
civilian, active or reserve, plays a vital role in conducting the
most respected aviation training operation in the world. You l
and your family are now a part of that mission. Our "XL"
values are evident in all we do, as you will experience during
your assignment at Laughlin.
Our lodging office can be found in Laughlin Manor, Bldg. 454,
at the corner of 4th and Arnold Blvd. Laughlin Manor is the
24-hour arrival point for Laughlin AFB. Personnel on-duy
stand ready to assist you in contacting your sponsor or your
unit to obtain temporary quarters. Upon arrival, you can
begin your formal in-processing at your unit commandC D
section. Again, welcome to Laughlin AFB - I'm looking C Td D. Wters
forward to serving with you!TOD D. WOLTERS, Colonel, USAF
History and Mission
Emergency Assis-tance
Temprary Lodging
Checking In...
Incoming Specialized
Undergraduate Pilot
Training (SUPT) Students
Family Support Center
Relocation and Furniture
Loon CIcets
Vehicle Information
Housing Information
Household Goods
Moving with Pets
Education
Public and Private Schools
Head StartPre-K
Pre-School/Daycare
Youth Center,
YES Program, Child
Development Center, and
Family Child Care ProvidersCommander, 47th Flying Training Wing Spouse Employment and
Volunteer InformationDirections to Laughlin AFB
Laughlin Air Force Base is located six miles east of Del Rio, Texas, and about nine miles
from the international bridge to Ciudad Acuia, Coahuila, Mexico. It is 154 miles west of San
Antonio on U.S. Highway 90. If you are driving from San Antonio, take Highway 90 West.
It will take you approximately two and a half hours to reach Laughlin AFB.
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to Del Rio Bus Terminal. Travel time is approximately three and a half hours, cost is
approximately $20.00 one way. Coordinate with your sponsor for travel arrangements.Medical Information
Exceptional Family Member
Home Alone Policy
Things to Do at Laughlin
Things to Do in the Local
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This Laughlin AFB Welcome Package is
provided by your Family Support Center.
Please contact us for assistance with
your relocation:
Family Support Center
47 MSS/DPF
427 Liberty Drive
Bldg. 246 Rm. 301
Laughlin AFB, TX 78843
Corn Phone: (830) 298-5620
DSN Phone: 732-5620
Email: i, . uYhr47th FlyingTraining Wing
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