Holloman Airman earns Bronze Star Medal

HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- Col. David Krumm, 49th Wing commander, presents a Bronze Star Medal to Senior Master Sgt. Troy Kohlieber, 49th Civil Engineer Squadron Operations Flight Superintendant, during a Warrior Call at the Enlisted Club Aug. 13, 2010. According to the citation accompanying the medal, Sergeant Kohlieber distinguished himself by meritorious achievement as the Operations Flight superintendant, 777th Prime Base Engineer Emergency Force Squadron, while engaged in ground operations at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, from September 2009 to April 2010. He led a flight of more than 60 personnel in the build-up of a newly-formed Engineer Squadron supporting forward operating bases and combat out posts under a Fragmentary Order by Central Command. The FRAGO outlined a realignment of U.S. Forces Afghanistan, installation engineering responsibilities under an Expeditionary Prime Base Engineer Emergency Force Group and most Air Force engineers under a single component. This allowed Air Force Engineer leadership increased responsiveness, flexibility and theater-wide integration of engineering forces to ensure the most efficient and effective use of assets in meeting supported commanders priorities. Sergeant Kohlieber said it was an honor to be part of civil engineering history and credited the success to his team's determination and uncanny ability to flex forward on a moment's notice in an unfamiliar mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua Turner / Released)

Holloman gears up for Oktoberfest 2010

HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- Officials with the German Air Force and the 49th Wing are preparing for the 14th annual Oktoberfest set for Saturday, Sept. 25, from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. at the GAF Maintenance Hangar.

Military children get glimpse of deployment

HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- Leo Ford, son of Master Sgt. Geoffrey Ford, 849th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, takes a glance at his camouflage face paint during Operation K.I.D.: Kids Investigating Deployment, Aug. 12, 2010. Children had their war faces painted in a tent set up by the 49th Security Force Squadron during the event at the Basic Expeditionary Airfield Resources Base. The 49th SFS was one of eight unit displays set up for children to see and learn about. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Veronica Stamps / Released)

Military children get glimpse of deployment

HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- Arrianna Burch, daughter of Senior Airman James Hastings, 49th Material Maintenance Squadron, takes a look inside a High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle, also known as a HUMVEE, during Operation K.I.D.: Kids Investigating Deployment, Aug. 12, 2010. Airmen from the 49th Security Forces Squadron showed kids the inside of a HUMVEE and talked to them about how they are used in a deployed location. The goal of Operation K.I.D. was to give children a better understanding of what their parents do when they deploy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Veronica Stamps / Released)

Ambassadors in blue make the crowd 'woo'

ALAMOGORDO, N.M. -- Senior Airman Jezel Reyes-Torres, Staff Sgt. Jonathan Tomita and Senior Airmen Aaron Fowler, members of the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team, perform a four-man team demonstration for the Operation Wounded Warrior Dine and Dance held at the Elks Lodge Aug. 7, 2010. Sixteen members from the AF Honor Guard also performed for the base populous at Holloman Air Force Base a day earlier. The AF Honor Guard Drill Team is the traveling component of the USAF Honor Guard and inspires Air Force awareness among military and civilian audiences through its complex drill routine. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Veronica Stamps / Released)

Ambassadors in blue make the crowd 'woo'

ALAMOGORDO, N.M. -- Staff Sgt. Jonathan Tomita, a member of the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team, stands in the middle of a four-man team demonstration for the Operation Wounded Warrior Dine and Dance held at the Elks Lodge Aug. 7, 2010. Sixteen members from the AF Honor Guard also performed for the base populous at Holloman Air Force Base a day earlier. The AF Honor Guard Drill Team is the traveling component of the USAF Honor Guard and inspires Air Force awareness among military and civilian audiences through its complex drill routine. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Veronica Stamps / Released)