Holloman celebrates 14th annual Oktoberfest

HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- Col. Frank Kiesel, German Air Force Flying Training Center commander, Ron Griggs, mayor of Alamogordo and Col. David Krumm, 49th Wing commander wave to guests at the 14th Annual Oktoberfest Sept. 25, 2010. The Oktoberfest celebration kicked off with a parade that included the musical band Die Lustigen Eyachtaler followed by the tapping of the first keg. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Veronica Stamps / Released)

Holloman celebrates 14th annual Oktoberfest

HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- 1st Lt. Kirsten Blank, German Flying Training Center, hands out beer steins to guests attending the 14th Annual Oktoberfest celebration Sept. 25, 2010. The German stein is decorated differently each year and can be collected as a souvenir by guests who attend Oktoberfest. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Veronica Stamps / Released)

8th AMU settles in

HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- Capt. Jessica Williams, 8th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, cuts a slice of cake at the opening ceremony of the 8th AMU building, Sept. 16, 2010. Airmen from the 8th AMU were invited to eat cake and take a tour of the newly renovated building. The 8th AMU invested $2 million toward the renovation of their building where they can continue their support for F-22 operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Veronica Stamps / Released)

8th AMU settles in

HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- Col. Donald Van Patten, 49th Maintenance Group commander, and Master Sgt. Greggory Sinclair, 8th Aircraft Maintenance Unit specialist flight chief, cut a ribbon to celebrate the opening of the 8th AMU building, Sept. 16, 2010. After five months of renovation, Colonel Van Patten welcomed over 300 Airmen from the 8th AMU into their remodeled building. The 8th AMU invested $2 million toward the renovation of their building where they can continue their support for F-22 operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Veronica Stamps / Released)

Sports Day offers healthy dose of competition

HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- Approximately 2,000 Team Holloman members participate in the 49th Wing Run on Sports Day Sept. 17, 2010. The traditional Wing Run kicked off the day of sporting events and friendly competition. ( U.S. Ai Force photos by Tech. Sgt. Alan Port / Released)

Sports Day offers healthy dose of competition

HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- Airman 1st Class Siuta Ika, 49th Wing Public Affairs, leads the way with the 49th WG guidon during the Wing Run on Sports Day Sept. 17, 2010. Approximately 2,000 Team Holloman members from across the wing participated in the run, which kicked off the day of sporting events and friendly competition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Alan Port / Released)