Aug. 7, 2026 New Mexico-based Airmen operate MQ-9 Reapers at Exercise Zia Sunbird in Michigan Airmen from Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, successfully performed MQ-9 Reaper operations during Exercise Zia Sunbird at the Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center July 13 to July 24.
Aug. 7, 2026 Humans of Holloman: Experienced MQ-9 maintainer Staff Sgt. Lawson Oakes helps the next generation Spending seven years at a single military installation for most service members is rare. In the case of U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Lawson Oakes, 29th Aircraft Maintenance Unit dedicated crew chief, his first seven have been almost entirely at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, developing him into a
Aug. 4, 2026 Holloman celebrates reopening of renovated splash pad The newly renovated splash pad is officially reopened at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, July 8, 2026. The ribbon-cutting ceremony marked the official reopening of the splash pad, reinforcing Holloman AFB’s commitment to enhancing quality-of-life for Airmen, military families and the community.
July 17, 2026 Commentary: Every Uniform Carries a Story A reflection on how an interview with Gary Sinise reaffirmed the importance of preserving the stories of service members, veterans, and military families through military journalism.
July 1, 2026 U.S. Participates in Fifth Iteration of Chilean-Hosted Exercise Aircraft, crews and support personnel from across the Americas converged at Cerro Moreno Air Base in Antofagasta, Chile, for the kickoff of Exercise Resolute Sentinel - Salitre 2026.
June 24, 2026 Service members find healing through Warrior Games, share recovery journey battling invisible wounds Long after the gunfire stopped, Chief Master Sgt. Jeremy “Mop” Mapalo continued fighting. The San Antonio native, now serving as the senior enlisted leader for the 49th Security Forces Squadron at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, spent years carrying the invisible wounds of combat after
June 10, 2026 Holloman’s New Rider Training Course Holloman Air Force Base hosted the Department of the Air Force’s Rider Mentor Program Trainer course May 19-20, 2026, becoming the second installation in the Air Force to offer the new motorcycle mentorship training initiative designed to increase rider safety and expand training accessibility
June 5, 2026 49th Wing welcomes new commander and reassigns to Air Combat Command The 49th Wing marked a historic milestone during a change of command and major command reassignment ceremony June 4, 2026, at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, as the wing officially transitioned from Air Education and Training Command (AETC) to Air Combat Command (ACC) while welcoming new
May 29, 2026 Alamogordo and Holloman win Altus Community Support Award for second time in three years The city of Alamogordo, N.M., and Holloman Air Force Base received the 2025 Altus Community Support Award (Altus Trophy) during a ceremony May 20 at the Sgt. Willie Estrada Memorial Civic Center, marking the second time in three years the community and installation have earned the prestigious honor.
May 15, 2026 Commentary: Separated by Generations and Branches, Reunited in Service Military Appreciation Month often focuses on service and sacrifice, but behind every operation, exercise, and deployment are real people balancing mission requirements with separation from the people they love most. Readiness is built through training, discipline, and operational capability, but it