May 15, 2023 49th Wing 1st quarter award ceremony The 49th Wing’s 1st quarter award winners were recognized by U.S. Air Force Col. Justin Spears, 49th Wing commander, and U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Jeffrey Martin, 49th Wing command chief, in a ceremony here, May 12, 2023.
May 12, 2023 846th TS brings the need for speed to Holloman The 50,000 foot track is operated by the 846th Test Squadron. This squadron is responsible for all things test track related, such as building the sleds, running diagnostics, performing the tests and much more.
May 12, 2023 49th Avionics CMS ensures aircraft equipment is mission ready Avionics maintainers with the 49th Component Maintenance Squadron manage electronic equipment and provide critical support to ensure aircraft stay mission ready.The avionics team focuses on providing maintenance support for F-16 Vipers, repairing integral radar components and a variety of
May 10, 2023 49th CMS aerospace propulsion shop maintains combat efficiency The 49th Component Maintenance Squadron’s aerospace propulsion shop Airmen are the go-to experts to ensure F-16 Viper engines are in operational condition in order to keep Holloman’s pilots soaring through the sky.
May 9, 2023 49th Wing initiates transition to A-staff structure The 49th Wing stood up its first A-staff, one of three wings in Air Education and Training Command to begin this transition ahead of the command-wide implementation later this year.
May 5, 2023 MCA Job Swap at the 49th Wing On April 27-28, 2023, four Airmen from different agencies across the wing participated in a job swap where they shadowed another career field on Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico. This event was put in place to have various Airmen gain knowledge and become better acquainted with the many mission
May 4, 2023 29th AMU Airmen become multi-capable The Multi-capable Airman concept is employed by the U.S. Air Force to help grow and develop Airmen throughout all the Air Force Specialty Codes.
May 3, 2023 49th CMS facilitates the production of hydrazine To enhance mission readiness, the 49th Component Maintenance Squadron facilitates the production of hydrazine, a colorless and highly reactive compound that is used for rocket fuel. Hydrazine is a backup fuel used in F-16 Vipers. When it’s released, it creates a chemical reaction that allows pilots
April 27, 2023 49th SFS unveils newest robotic companions. For service members and civilians who enjoy walking and jogging through the many winding trails on base, you may meet an unlikely passerby in the form of the 49th Security Forces Squadron’s Vision 60 Q-UGV ground robot.