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  • Holloman hosts allied forces

    The U.S. Army and the Canadian army recently wrapped up a month long joint training exercise in preparation for the Canadian's deployment to Afghanistan. During Exercise Southern Bear, more than 2,500 soldiers completed convoy training, improvised explosive device training and other combat training

  • Nighthawk pilots reflect on F-117's legacy

    Like most Americans, Col. Tom Bell experienced the spectacular display of American airpower during the opening of Operation Desert Storm while watching CNN on television. Bell was then attending the U.S. Army's Command and General Staff College at Ft. Leavenworth, Kan. An Air Force pilot, he was

  • F-117A Nighthawk to be honored at retirement ceremony

    A retirement ceremony to honor the contributions of the F-117A Nighthawk, the world's first attack aircraft to employ stealth technology, will take place here March 11. The retirement ceremony is not open to the general public, however, Wright-Patterson employees, retirees and family members with

  • Air Force Association Membership Drive

    The Holloman Air Force Base Air Force Association-Fran Parker Chapter 196 kicks off its membership drive March 6, 2008, at 4 pm in the Desert Sands ballroom. All base personnel are invited to attend the meeting. The AFA mission is threefold: educate the public about the critical role of aerospace

  • HOLLOMAN RECYCLING CENTER CLOSES

    On Feb. 1, 2008, the Holloman Air Force Base recycling center shut its doors. The 49th Civil Engineer Squadron pollution prevention manager, Mike Jago, described it as too expensive to operate. He said that the base was paying over $300,000 to collect 390 tons of recyclables. In addition, he said

  • Holloman personnel deploy to support the U.S. Air Force mission

    This year, the U.S. Air Force is retiring the F-117A Nighthawk, currently stationed at Holloman Air Force Base, NM. But that doesn't mean that Holloman's war time mission has stopped -- or even slowed down. Since the 49th Pursuit Group was activated in 1941, Holloman's Airmen have been deploying all

  • New weight limit for moves to Japan

    For many Air Force members, relocating to Japan has meant getting rid of, or storing, many pieces of their furniture. If you were moving to Japan, the military would only pay to move 25 percent of your full weight allowance, or JFTR. But that has recently changed. Effective March 1, 2008, members

  • Test track takes levitation to new speeds

    While Holloman's High Speed Test Track (HHSTT) is best known for its record breaking speed capabilities, it's also known for its innovation when it comes to new and improved technology. The 846th Test Squadron and its HHSTT conducted their fifth magnetic levitation (MagLev) developmental test Feb.

  • Sonic Booms in local flying area

    Residents in the communities surrounding Holloman Air Force Base may notice a periodic sonic boom starting now through the end of April in preparation for the F-22 arrival. Holloman AFB is expecting its first two F-22 aircraft in June 2008.The 49th Fighter Wing has developed a plan using T-38