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  • National Nurse’s Week

    Nurses and medical technicians are invaluable assets to the 49th Wing. They provide direct emotional and physical support to military members and dependents stationed at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico. Holloman’s 49th MDG is home to a number of outstanding nurses and medical technicians serving

  • Rethink your drink

    We all have heard the old saying, “we are what we eat,” but did you know that this is just as important for your teeth as it is your body? Your choice of drink not only has a huge impact on your waistline, but on your dental health too.

  • Summer safety: doggy edition

    With the days of popsicle-stained lips and poolside expeditions fast approaching, Holloman pet owners may find themselves wondering how to protect their furry friend’s health during the summer months. From dehydration to heat stroke, summer conditions pose a variety of health-related threats to

  • Swab-Thru 2017: Get swabbed, save a life

    The 49th Medical Group hosted Holloman Air Force Base, N.M.’s first ever Swab-Thru, a special drive-thru bone marrow donor registration event, April 20, 2017. The event was held in the parking lot across from the MDG. Over 100 Airmen nestled their cars into the lot and registered with the “Salute to

  • Joint Commission awards 49th MDG

    The 49th Medical Group has earned both The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for Ambulatory Health Care Accreditation as well as their Gold Seal of Approval for Primary Care Medical Home certification.

  • Suicide prevention – hopes for the future

    Before Airman 1st Class Alexander joined the Air Force, he was personally affected by the suicide of someone he knew. It left him feeling like it was a mystery that will never be solved.