Oct. 26, 2009 Three RPV squadrons stand up under 49th FW Three remotely piloted vehicle squadrons officially stood up under the 49th Fighter Wing during an assumption of command ceremony here Oct. 23. Lt. Col. James Merchant, Lt. Col. Ryan Sherwood, Lt. Col. Peter Marsch and Maj. Chris Reichardt assumed command of the 29th Attack Squadron, 6th
Oct. 24, 2009 Raptors and Reapers over the southwest The 2009 Holloman Air Force Base Open House, titled "Raptors and Reapers over the Southwest," kicked off at 9 a.m. Oct. 24.Although it is called Raptors and Reapers, the title only offers a taste of the many aircraft that will be represented during the action-packed event. Military aerial acts
Oct. 19, 2009 October is breast cancer awareness month Except for skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common cancer in women and mammography screenings are women's best chance for early breast cancer detection. To find breast cancer early, the National Cancer Institute recommends mammograms every one to two years for women over 40 years old, and many
Oct. 14, 2009 GAF FTC commemorates 55,555 flight hours With the landing of a freshly painted Tornado, the German air force Flying Training Center completed 55,555 Tornado flight hours here Oct. 13, and a reception commemorating the accomplishment shortly followed. German air force members shared the momentous occasion with the 49th Fighter Wing by