CFC kicks off with bigger goal than ever before

HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- Senior Airman David Escutia-Lopez, 49th Force Support Squadron, signs a Combined Federal Campaign pledge card during the CFC Kick Off Event at the Domenici Fitness and Sports Center Sept. 24, 2010. According to their official Web site, the CFC is the world's largest and most successful annual workplace charity campaign that helps raise millions of dollars each year for non-profit organizations providing health and human service benefits throughout the world. This year's CFC goal is higher than ever before at $100,000. Members of Team Holloman can make a pledge by contacting their unit CFC point of contact, or by contacting Holloman's main CFC point of contact, Master Sgt. Jamie Schuster at 575-572-3151. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sondra Escutia / Released)

CFC kicks off with bigger goal than ever before

HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- Tech. Sgt. Jose Del Val, 49th Logistics Readiness Squadron, speaks to Mabel Blackwell of the United Way during the 2010 Combined Federal Campaign Kick Off at the Domenici Fitness and Sports Center Sept. 24, 2010. The United Way partnered with the CFC Local Federal Coordinating Committee to bring the campaign to Holloman. According to their official Web site, the CFC is the world's largest and most successful annual workplace charity campaign that helps raise millions of dollars each year for non-profit organizations providing health and human service benefits throughout the world. This year's CFC goal at Holloman is higher than ever before at $100,000. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sondra Escutia / Released)

Holloman celebrates 14th annual Oktoberfest

HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- Master Sgt. Mike Entinger, 49th Maintenance Operation Squadron, serves bratwurst with sauerkraut during the 14th Annual Oktoberfest celebration Sept. 25, 2010. Guests from on base and the local community also enjoyed the taste of pretzels, schnitzel and potato salad. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Veronica Stamps / Released)

Holloman celebrates 14th annual Oktoberfest

HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- Members of the Die Lustigen Eyachtaler band from Germany play traditional German music during the 14th Annual Oktoberfest at the German Air Force Maintenance Hangar Sept. 25, 2010. The band marched during the opening parade and continued to play music throughout the evening while guests enjoyed food and drinks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Veronica Stamps / Released)

Sports Day offers healthy dose of competition

HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- Senior Master Sgt. Willis Nelson, 49th Operation Support Squadron, lies on a bed while his teammates race to the finish line during the Bed Race on Sports Day, Sept. 17, 2010. Airmen from different squadrons competed in bed races that required four team members to quickly zig-zag through orange cones and run straight back to the finish line. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Veronica Stamps / Released)

Sports Day offers healthy dose of competition

HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- Master Sgt. Antoine Washington, 49th Security Forces Squadron, bumps a volleyball over the net during Sports Day, Sept. 17, 2010. Airmen from different squadrons started off Sports Day with a Wing fun run, followed by other activities such as basketball, racquetball and bowling. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Veronica Stamps / Released)

Sports Day offers healthy dose of competition

HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- Tech. Sgt. Larry Shumaker, 49th Material Maintenance Squadron, bowls during the nine-pin bowling competition on Sports Day Sept. 17, 2010. Sports Day is an annual event held by the Domenici Fitness and Sports Center, which allows personnel from different squadrons to compete against one another for awards and trophies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua Turner / Released)

Sports Day offers healthy dose of competition

HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- Airman 1st Class William Wright, 49th Operation Support Squadron, follows through after hitting a golf ball during the nine-hole golf competition on Sports Day Sept. 17, 2010. Sports day is an annual event held by the Domenici Fitness and Sports Center, which allows personnel from different squadrons to compete against one another for awards and trophies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua Turner / Released)

Dirt Boyz pave the way

HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- Airman 1st Class Matthew Carpenter, 49th Civil Engineer Squadron, operates a motor grader, Sept. 15, 2010, through the dirt of a new parking lot at the Domenici Fitness and Sports Center. These heavy equipment civil engineers work long hours all year long to build roads, runways and parking lots throughout the base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Veronica Stamps / Released)

Dirt Boyz pave the way

HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- Staff Sgt. Julio Castillo-Zuluaga, 49th Civil Engineer Squadron, holds a laser level, Sept. 15, 2010, to get the ground measurements needed for the construction of a temporary T-38 aircraft parking ramp. Sergeant Castillo-Zuluaga and other "Dirt Boyz" work together to create the additional ramp to be added to the existing runway, providing room for more T-38s at Holloman. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Veronica Stamps / Released)

Military honored at football game

LAS CRUCES, N.M. -- Paul Couture checks out the sights of an M-4 rifle while his wife Barbara Couture, 25th president of New Mexico State University, looks on before an NMSU football game Sept. 11, 2010. The 49th Security Forces Squadron from Holloman Air Force Base brought the M-4 and other weapons to display in support of military appreciation night. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua Turner / Released)

Kids get crafty at base library

HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- Preschoolers work on art projects with the help of their parents during Preschool Story Time at Ahren's Memorial library Sept. 15, 2010.Preschool Story Time is held every Wednesday at 10 a.m. in the base library. For more information, call the library at 575-572-3939. (U.S. Air Force photograph by Tech. Sgt. Alan Port)