HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- Members of Team Holloman participate in a wing fun run, May 6, 2011, to kick off the annual Spring Fling. The day’s events included a resiliency briefing, dodge ball, basketball, go-karts, a burger burn and other activities and to give Team Holloman a chance to relax after earning an “Excellent” rating during Holloman’s recent Operational Readiness Inspection. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Veronica Stamps/Released)
HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- Master Sgt. Joshua Fry and Capt. Heidi Baker, both members of the 49th Logistics Readiness Squadron, run 1.5 miles, May 6, 2011, to kick off the annual Spring Fling. The day’s events included a resiliency briefing, dodge ball, basketball, go-karts, a burger burn and other activities and to give Team Holloman a chance to relax after earning an “Excellent” rating during Holloman’s recent Operational Readiness Inspection. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Veronica Stamps/Released)
HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. – Chief Master Sgt. Robert Rogers, makes a forced out, May 6, 2011, during the Chiefs versus Commanders softball game at Johnson Field. The game is part of the wing’s annual spring fling and included a resiliency briefing, dodge ball, basketball, go-karts, a burger burn and other activities to give Team Holloman a chance to relax after earning an “Excellent” rating during Holloman’s recent Operational Readiness Inspection. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Veronica Stamps/Released)
HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- Col. David Krumm, 49th Wing commander, addresses members of Team Holloman, May 6, 2011, during the annual Spring Fling at Steinhoff Park. The Spring Fling gave Airmen the opportunity to come out and enjoy the beginning of their weekend with their family and friends with an entire day of team events and fun activities in appreciation of their hard work and dedication. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Veronica Stamps/Released)
HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- Master Sgt. Jason Williams, 49th Materiel Operations Squadron first sergeant, and Master Sgt. Donal Ruppe, 49th Material Maintenance Support Squadron first sergeant, cook burgers, May 6, 2011, during the Spring Fling at Steinhoff Park. The burger burn included hot dogs, potato chips, baked beans and drinks prepared and served by first sergeants and chiefs for all members of Team Holloman. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Veronica Stamps/Released)
by Airman 1st Class Siuta B. Ika
49th Wing Public Affairs
5/13/2011 - HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- With the weather in the Tularosa Basin warming up, the 49th Force Support Squadron held a Spring Fling May 6 for members of Team Holloman before the hundred-degree temperatures of summer arrive.
The Spring Fling was an all-day event held to celebrate Operational Readiness Inspection Excellence, resiliency and safety, and also allowed Team Holloman to enjoy various activities throughout the day at the Domenici Fitness and Sports Center, Vandenberg and Johnson Fields, Steinhoff Park and other FSS facilities.
"(The Spring Fling) is really to thank everybody for all of their efforts over the past six months," said Col. David Sullivan, 49th Wing vice commander. "When the time came and the ACC IG team was on base, we all rallied together and showed them what Holloman was all about. We had good team spirit and were all in for the ORI, so this is to tell Team Holloman thank you."
The day started with a wing-wide one-and-a-half mile fun run followed by resiliency briefings mandatory for all of Holloman's 23 years old and younger military personnel.
Events held at the Domenici Fitness and Sports Center included a basketball skills competition, a 3-point shootout and a dodge ball tournament. Johnson and Vandenberg Fields featured a home-run derby and the Chiefs versus Eagles annual softball game.
After the sporting events, Steinhoff Park was home to the Fun Fest portion of the Spring Fling, which included kid's carnival games, go-kart races, a tight rope course, paintball target shooting, a bicycle obstacle course, free burgers, a free burrito sampling and a Salsa contest.
To close the Spring Fling, there was live music at the Raptor's Nest Officer's Club from the Single Tree Country Western Band and Holloman's own HO Band.
The 49th Wing command chief, Chief Master Sgt. Gerardo Tapia, shared his thoughts about the day and why it's important for the fightin' 49'ers to blow off steam in a controlled environment following the base's ORI.
"Today's a special day for Holloman," he said. "Our Airmen worked extremely hard, so we wanted them to relax for a day and have them come together so we could show them our appreciation. We're still riding the big morale booster that the 'Excellent' rating from our ORI provided, so today we have a lot to celebrate."
