Packages show we 'Care'

HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- Maritza Eddington, daughter of U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Daniel Eddington, 849th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, writes a note on a box Nov. 2, 2011, for her father, who is deployed, during an Operation Care Package event at the Airman & Family Readiness Center. The packages contained items such as treats, hygiene kits, books, powdered drinks and handmade cards from children at Holloman Elementary School. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Veronica Stamps/Released)

Packages show we 'Care'

HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- Amanda Schraner, wife of U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jordan Schraner, 49th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, packages donated goods into boxes Nov. 2, 2011, for deployed members of Holloman during Operation Care Package at the Airman & Family Readiness Center. Approximately 30 volunteers came out to pack more than 200 care packages for currently deployed members of Team Holloman. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Veronica Stamps/Released)

Holloman and county firefighters kick-off fire prevention week

ALAMOGORDO, N.M. -- A volunteer firefighter from the Alamo West Fire Rescue and a U.S. Air Force firefighter from the 49th Civil Engineer Squadron run to the finish line Oct. 1, 2011, during a drunken firefighter competition at Alameda Park. The drunken firefighter competition was one of five fire muster games where fire fighters from the 49th CES and Otero County fire departments began with a two-person team and at the sound of a whistle, circled a baseball bat with one end on the ground and the other against their forehead 10 times, then ran around cones and headed to the finish line. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Veronica Stamps/Released)

Holloman and county firefighters kick-off fire prevention week

ALAMOGORDO, N.M. -- U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Justin Stacy and Airman Tor Larkin, 49th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters, carry a dummy Oct. 1, 2011, during a bunker drill competition at Alameda Park. The bunker drill competition was one of five fire muster games where firefighters from the 49th CES and Otero County Fire Departments began with a two-person team laying on cots and at the sound of a whistle, had to quickly put on their bunker gear, run over to a dummy and carry it back to the finish line. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Veronica Stamps/Released)

Holloman and county firefighters kick-off fire prevention week

ALAMOGORDO, N.M. -- Sparky the Fire Dog and children from Holloman Air Force Base wave Oct. 1, 2011, during the Multi-County Fire Parade on 10th Street. The parade included fire trucks and rescue vehicles from Holloman’s 49th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department and volunteers from the Otero County Fire Department, followed by a fire muster event at Alameda Park to kick-off Fire Prevention Week. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Veronica Stamps/Released)

Local community "Thanks Team Holloman"

HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- Volunteers from the local community cook hot dogs and hamburgers in the dormitory courtyard Sept. 9, 2011, during this year’s “Thanks Team Holloman.” This annual event is supported by the Alamogordo community to show their appreciation for Team Holloman. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua Turner/Released)