Aug. 12, 2009 Airman becomes U.S. citizen at BEAR Base For the first time in more than a decade, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services' El Paso Field Office was invited here Aug. 7 to grant citizenship to a member of Team Holloman in a naturalization ceremony. Airman 1st Class Indira Jimenez of the 49th Materiel Maintenance Group became a U.S.
Aug. 11, 2009 Test Pilot School graduates in high demand The next annual U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School selection board is scheduled to convene Sept. 28 through Oct. 2 at the Air Force Personnel Center at Randolph AFB, Texas. The U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School is the world's preeminent fixed-wing test pilot school. Graduates of TPS are in high demand
Aug. 11, 2009 Summer heat stress and you Let's face it, it's summer out there and it's hot. Whether you are working out on the flight line, moving stock in a warehouse or fixing a vehicle in a shop, you feel the temperature rise as the day goes by. That temperature affects your body and your ability to work. Between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., the
Aug. 7, 2009 Strength in closure On the 42nd anniversary of his death, Captain Thompson's family: wife, Ann Thompson; son, Robert Thompson; son, Benjamin Thompson and daughter, Lisa Thompson-Lester, came to visit Holloman as well as Red Rio Range years after their loss. Decades ago, Capt. Benjamin Thompson was a flight instructor
Aug. 7, 2009 Command of 49th MXG changes with passing of guidon Command of the 49th Maintenance Group changed with the passing of the guidon at a change-of-command ceremony here Aug. 6. Col. Donald Van Patten succeeded Col. George Torres Jr., who will become the director of maintenance for the Global Strike Command at Barksdale AFB, La., after serving two years
Aug. 3, 2009 More than 125 children attend Child ID event Haley Crosby, daughter of Jeremiah Crosby, gets fingerprinted by Deputy Sheriff Frank Mackewich, Otero County Sheriff's Department, July 31, during the Child ID event at the Base Exchange here. The event provided children with a fingerprint card, DNA sample and child safety advisory to ensure the
July 31, 2009 Command of the 49th MMG changes hands Command of the 49th Materiel Maintenance Group changed hands in a ceremony at BEAR Base here July 31. Col. Jeffrey Harrigian, 49th Fighter Wing commander, who oversaw the ceremony, referred to BEAR Base's conversion to BEAR Order of Battle to describe the kind of leader and affect Col. William Goad,
July 31, 2009 Double time for TRICARE authorizations and referrals Beginning August 4, TRICARE authorizations for care that include evaluation and treatment are good for 180 days. That's twice the 90 days that were allowed previously, giving you more time to complete your care and any follow-up visits. Remember, if you do not receive care before the authorization
July 30, 2009 Holloman F-22s train at Red Flag - Alaska Holloman Air Force Base deployed six F-22A Raptors to their second Red Flag on July 18 for a two week exercise at Elmendorf AFB, Alaska.During Red Flag, aircrews are subjected to every conceivable combat threat. Scenarios are shaped to meet each exercise's specific training objectives. All units are
July 29, 2009 Holloman readiness put to the test Team Holloman personnel participated in a Major Accident Response Exercise here July 23, putting Holloman's readiness to the test. The exercise scenario involved a C-17 Globemaster III that declared an in-flight emergency after two engines were damaged during a hailstorm. It was carrying seven