GAF participates in load crew competition

HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- German Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jens Feddersan, crew chief, pushes a jammer after loading a GBU-24 laser-guided bomb onto a Tornado, July 8, 2011, during a quarterly load crew competiton. For competitions, points are awarded during the actual weapons loading, a tool kit inspection and a uniform inspection. The GAF crew chiefs were competing for the first time, loading a Tornado while the 49th Maintenance Group loaded an F-22 Raptor and a MQ-9 Reaper. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua Turner/Released)

Volunteers of team Holloman recognized

HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- Col. David Krumm, 49th Wing commander and Chief Master Sgt. Gerardo Tapia, 49th Wing command chief, receive a check from the Airman and Family Readiness Center, June 28, 2011 during the annual Volunteer Recognition Ceremony. The check represents 38,296 hours that 163 volunteers from Team Holloman have accumulated between April 2010 and April 2011. The Volunteer Recognition Ceremony was held to show appreciation to Team Holloman volunteers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua Turner / Released)

ACC commander visits Holloman

HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- Col. David Krumm, 49th Wing commander, briefs Gen. William M. Fraser III, commander of Air Combat Command, June 1, 2011, at the 29th Attack Squadron. The 49th WG leadership provided General Fraser details on Holloman’s airspace and remotely piloted aircraft capabilities in conjunction with joint terminal attack controllers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua Turner/Released)

Alamogordo hosts Armed Forces Day

ALAMOGORDO, N.M. -- Airman 1st Class James Greenshields, 49th Civil Engineer Squadron, high-fives children participating in the three-on-three basketball tournament, May 21, 2011, held in conjunction with Armed Forces Day at Washington Park. Airman Greenshields wore a Level A hazardous material suit to demonstrate what members from the Emergency Management Flight are required to wear when coming into contact with chemical or biological agents, radiation, or a nuclear attack. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Veronica Stamps/Released)

49th OSS keeps Holloman flying

HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- Senior Airman Karla Lucas, 49th Operations Support Squadron, uses an Electronic Terminal Voice Switch May 19, 2011, from the air traffic control tower. Airman Lucas uses the ETVS to switch between radio channels to establish a safe flight line for aircraft to land or takeoff. Airmen and civilians from the 49th OSS control out to five nautical miles and up to 2.5 thousand feet of airspace. They also manage 21 miles of runways, taxiways and aircraft ramps. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua Turner/Released)

Radiology

HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- Senior Airman Alexia Briant, 49th Medical Group, poses for a laser targeted lateral skull radiograph May 16, 2011, in the Radiology Department. The RD has been completely renovated with new digital radiograph Picture Archiving Communication System, which makes it easier for the images to be sent to Travis Air Force Base, Calif., where they will be interpreted by radiologists for diagnosis. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Eileen Payne/Released)