Jan. 7, 2010 Tax Center to open Feb. 1 Filing federal income taxes can be intimidating, but just like in the past, volunteers from the Holloman community will be assisting Airmen and their families in filing this year.The Holloman Tax Center is open to all active duty military members, dependents and retirees and is scheduled to open for
Jan. 7, 2010 Air power roots in New Mexico (Editor's note: This is part one of a series on air power in New Mexico.)On Jan. 6 the state of New Mexico celebrated its 98th birthday. Though the Air Force officially made its appearance in the Tularosa Basin in February 1942 with the construction of Alamogordo Army Airfield, the air power roots
Dec. 30, 2009 49th MXS takes trophy in Flag Football Championship The 49th Maintenance Squadron took home the Holloman Flag Football Championship trophy Dec. 19 after a 27-20 victory over the 49th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron.After five straight wins in the playoffs, the 49th MXS went head-to-head against the 49th AMXS who were seeded second out of 11 teams in
Dec. 30, 2009 Officials emphasize Holloman weapons requirements Officials with the 49th Fighter Wing would like to remind base personnel of the rules and regulations governing privately owned firearms, or POFs, on base, in light of the Base Exchange now selling firearms and ammunition.Holloman Air Force Base Instruction 31-102, Installation Physical Security
Dec. 24, 2009 Holiday hours Due to the upcoming holidays, the La Luz Gate will be open from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 24 and 31. The Main and West Gates will be operating at normal hours.Normal operating hours for the Main gate is 24 hours and the West Gate is Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.The holiday hours for 49th Force
Dec. 22, 2009 8th FS flagship arrives The 8th Fighter Squadron received their first of 20 F-22 Raptors here the afternoon of Dec. 21.The arrival of 8th FS flagship, a Langley AFB Raptor -- which came from maintenance in Palmdale, Calif. -- starts the next chapter of the "Black Sheep's" storied history that started in 1941 when the
Dec. 21, 2009 49th SFS trains to fight back 49th Security Forces Squadron Airmen received "First Responder to an Active Gunman" training, Dec. 15 to 17 here, from members of the Roswell Police Department Special Operations Team.The training allowed the defenders to practice the proper techniques to safely eliminate any emergency situation
Dec. 18, 2009 Holiday message from 12th Air Force (Air Forces Southern) Commander As the winter holidays and the New Year rapidly approach, let me personally thank each of you for your selfless contributions on behalf of our great nation. Your efforts ensure safety, security and liberty at home and in many places around the globe. During the holidays, I encourage you to take some