Safety First

Airman 1st Class Peyton Oesterreich, 49th Aerospace Medicine Squadron bioenvironmental engineer apprentice, opens his hach kit at the Domenici Fitness and Sports Center pool at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M., June 27. The hach kit is used to test water quality and give a proper water analysis to ensure the base pools have safe hydrogen and chlorine levels. In addition to performing water analysis, bioenvironmental engineers also ensure safety of the base and respond to crashes and flight emergencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Leah Ferrante/Released)

Sunrise to sunset: observatory looks to the sky

Senior Airman Erin O’Connell, Detachment 4, 2nd Weather Squadron solar analyst, changes the filter on an objective lens used to observe the sun at the Holloman Air Force Base, N.M., solar observatory June 7. The objective lens is designed to follow the sun throughout all periods of the day, allowing analysts to observe any fluctuations that may impact space operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Daniel E. Liddicoet/Released)

New covered basketball court

HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. – Tech. Sgt. Jean Magee, 49th Force Support Squadron, shoots a basketball during the grand opening of the outdoor covered basketball court, June 1. The outdoor covered basketball court is a new addition to the Outdoor Fitness Center, which also includes a sand volleyball court, two horseshoe pits, renovated tennis courts and two all-purpose fields. This state-of-the-art outdoor complex is part of an ongoing quality of life initiative valued at $2.5 million. The complex aims to prove its worth by uplifting the morale and espirit de corps for Team Holloman. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Colin Cates/Released)

New covered basketball court

HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. — The 49th Mission Support Group and 49th Force Support Squadron leadership cut a ribbon during the grand opening of the new covered basketball court at the outdoor fitness center, June 1. The outdoor fitness center includes a sand volleyball court, two horseshoe pits, renovated tennis courts and two all-purpose fields. This state-of-the-art outdoor complex is part of an ongoing quality-of-life initiative valued at $2.5 million. The complex aims to prove its worth by uplifting the morale and espirit de corps for Team Holloman. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Colin Cates/Released)

Outpatient records affects many, impacts all

HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. – Airman 1st Class Desiree Hite, 49th Medical Support Squadron outpatient records technician, looks through a patient’s file May 22. Hite and other outpatient records technicians are responsible for maintaining about 12,000 medical records from Team Holloman’s active duty members and their dependents, civil servants, retirees and their dependents as well. One of the most important aspects of the service the technicians provide is making sure every Airman’s record is always deployment ready. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Siuta B. Ika/Released)

Outpatient records affects many, impacts all

HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. – Airman 1st Class Christian Dick, 49th Medical Support Squadron outpatient records technician, searches for a patient’s record May 22. Dick and other outpatient records technicians are responsible for maintaining about 12,000 medical records from Team Holloman’s active duty members and their dependents, civil servants, retirees and their dependents as well. To ensure timely service, all of the records are divided into sections so that the technicians can find any record in a efficient manner. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Siuta B. Ika/Released)