Dec. 9, 2009 Playing with robots The best part of some Mountain View Middle School student's day came after the bell rang Nov. 30 when they got to operate a robot capable of opening a door, climbing stairs, and in some cases, saving a life.Two members from the 49th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordinance Disposal flight brought
Dec. 7, 2009 49th AMXS appoints 18 dedicated crew chiefs Eighteen aircraft maintainers raised their right hand and agreed to abide by the Dedicated Crew Chief Charter during an appointment ceremony Dec. 4, making them official dedicated crew chiefs on Holloman F-22A Raptors.The dedicated crew chiefs, all from the 49th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, are
Dec. 4, 2009 49th MDG announces H1N1 flu vaccine eligible beneficiaries The 49th Medical Group continues to receive partial shipments of the H1N1 flu vaccine, both injectable and intranasal forms of the vaccine. As of Dec. 4, the only beneficiaries who are eligible to receive the on-hand H1N1 vaccine from the 49th MDG, based on current supply levels, are as follows:ยท
Dec. 4, 2009 Holloman firefighters blaze through national competition Extinguishing the flames is only a fraction of the job that comes with being a firefighter.Many don't realize the strength and stamina necessary to pull someone out of a burning building, drag a 40-pound hose up flights of stairs or ax through a rooftop to save a life.Although they don't have to
Dec. 2, 2009 Revised PT test approaching: HAWC, fitness center can help Because physical fitness is critical in maintaining combat readiness across the Air Force, the Domenici Fitness and Sports Center and 49th Medical Group Health and Wellness Center work together to continuously offer assistance to those who need it.The fitness center and HAWC have programs in place
Dec. 2, 2009 Former 49er command chief runs into 49ers in AOR The former 49th Fighter Wing command chief, Chief Master Sgt. Jeffrey Cui, ran into some Fightin' 49ers and Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force James Roy, where Chief Cui says he still talks about the great time he had at Holloman. Chief Cui is currently assigned to Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan,
Nov. 30, 2009 Winter weather: are we working? Winter weather has hit the Tularosa Basin and it could affect reporting times on base.If the weather outside is frightful, tune the radio to KRSY 92.7 FM or 1230 AM; KNMZ 103.7 FM; KINN 1270 AM; KYEE 94.3 FM; KQEL 107.9 FM; or KZZX 105.3 FM after 6 a.m. to find out if there will be delayed reporting
Nov. 23, 2009 49th MDG H1N1 flu vaccine update As of Nov. 20, the 49th Medical Group has only received a partial shipment of the H1N1 flu vaccine, both injectable and intranasal forms of the vaccine.The 49th MDG will monitor local levels of the H1N1 vaccine and assist with the prioritization of distribution to beneficiaries. The Center for