Raptors return to Holloman

Airmen from the 7th Fighter Squadron and the 49th Maintenance Group deplane after landing at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M., Jan. 28. F-22 Raptors and around 200 personnel returned Monday from a 9-month deployment to Southwest Asia ensuring regional security and joint tactical air operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Michael Shoemaker/Released)

Raptors return to Holloman

Colonel Andrew Croft, 49th Wing commander, welcomes back returning Airmen on the Holloman Air Force Base, N.M. flightline, Jan. 28. F-22 Raptors and around 200 personnel returned Monday from a 9-month deployment to Southwest Asia ensuring regional security and joint tactical air operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Michael Shoemaker/Released)

Range operations

Josie Baca, 49th Operations Support Squadron contracted heavy equipment operator, uses a forklift while Vince Dias, 49th Operations Support Squadron contracted general maintenance worker, and James Lopez, 49th Operations Support Squadron contracted heavy equipment operator, steady a girder to help construct a loading dock ramp at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M., Jan. 24. The loading dock ramp will facilitate the distribution of targets such as vehicles and aircraft onto the ranges. Contractors and government employees working at the range operations center oversee and maintain the Red Rio, Oscura, and Centennial Ranges in support of Team Holloman’s ability to train aircrew on the use of various weapons systems. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Daniel E. Liddicoet/Released)

Range operations

Samuel Warren and William Urick, both 49th Operations Support Squadron range operations center managers, discuss the maintenance of the Centennial Range using a topographical map of the area at Holloman Air Force Base N.M., Jan.24. Contractors and government employees working at the range operations center oversee and maintain the Red Rio, Oscura, and Centennial Ranges in support of Team Holloman’s ability to train aircrew on the use of various weapons systems. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Daniel E. Liddicoet/Released)

Range operations

Doug Dalton, 49th Operations Support Squadron contracted heavy equipment operator, and Sarah Hernandez, 49th Operations Support Squadron contracted computer operator, analyze imagery from the Weapons Integrated Scoring System at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M., Jan. 24. Dalton utilizes the WISS to support MQ-9 Reaper operations by scoring the ability of the aircrew to dispense ordnance over specified targets on the Centennial Range, which is roughly 65 miles southeast of Holloman AFB. Contractors and government employees working at the range operations center oversee and maintain the Red Rio, Oscura, and Centennial Ranges in support of Team Holloman’s ability to train aircrew on the use of various weapons systems. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Daniel E. Liddicoet/Released)

Brewed Awakenings reopens at the gym

Brewed Awakenings opens up for the first time inside the Domenici Fitness and Sports Center at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M., Jan. 7. Brewed Awakenings had its grand reopening at the Domenici Fitness and Sports Center after being moved from the Officer’s Club. The coffee shop maintains similar staffing and menu items as before with holiday specials, bagels and many other options. (U.S. Air Force photo by Daniel E. Liddicoet/Released)