Colleges Near Laughlin AFB
Located 150 miles west of San Antonio, TX, Laughlin AFB provides undergraduate pilot training. Laughlin AFB is near the U.S.-Mexico border, and six miles from Del Rio TX, which has an approximate population of 36,676 as of July 2009. Del Rio's climate (mid 60s to mid 90s F.) promotes outdoor recreation including swimming, boating, hunting and fishing. Lake Amistad is reported to offer great fishing, including some "whoppers." The Amistad National Recreation Area is unique in that Lake Amistad shares part of its shoreline with Mexico.
Laughlin AFB Colleges and Educational Opportunities
Laughlin AFB is a great place to be if you want to complete your education, as several post secondary institutions are located on base. Laughlin AFB education venues include:
- Embrey Riddle Aeronautical University
- Park College
- Southwest Texas junior College
- Sul Ross State University
Additional educational venues can be found in Del Rio and adjacent communities. Laughlin AFB is geared toward training pilots, and its commitment to servicemembers' educational goals is reflected in the variety of college campuses located there.
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