9/11 remembrance

HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE, N.M. -- Students from Holloman Middle School watch members of the 49th Communication Squadron attach the Freedom Flag, Sept. 10, 2010, which was raised in remembrance of the terrorist attacks Sept. 11, 2001. The Freedom Flag was created when a restaurant owner in Virginia, Richard Melito, decided to sketch out a symbol that he felt paid tribute to and honored everyone who lost and risked their lives. Twelve months later, he created a non-profit organization called the Freedom Flag Foundation. The Freedom Flag features two broad red stripes, symbolizing the Twin Towers and the sacrifices of those at the World Trade Center during the attacks, three white stripes in memory of the rescue workers, firefighters, police officers and others who responded to the attacks; and two smaller red stripes to honor the crew and passengers who lost their lives aboard the hijacked aircrafts that day, nine years ago. (U.S. Air Force photographer Tech. Sgt. Alan Port)

Sled park preserves high-speed history

HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- Sleds that were once used in ejection seat tests on the Holloman High Speed Test Track sit in the 846th Test Squadron "bone yard," July 16, 2010. One or more of these sleds will be refurbished and displayed at the Sled Park, as part of the complete 13-sled exhibit. The idea behind the building of the sled park was to preserve the history of the 846th TS and to allow Team Holloman members to check out that history in a safe way. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sondra Escutia)

Young Heroes honored at expo

HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- Master Sgt. Jason Williams, 49th Maintenance Operation Squadron first sergeant, sits in a water dunk tank as children aim for the target during the Young Heroes Deployment Expo Aug. 28, 2010. The expo featured carnival games, bouncy castles, free pizza and a hero-pack ceremony where they gave Holloman's youngest heroes a care package, dog tags and a certificate of appreciation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Veronica Stamps / Released)

Young Heroes honored at expo

HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- Kyle Newman, son of Senior Airman Trenton Newman, 49th Civil Engineer Squadron, poses for a photo after getting his hero pack and dog tags at the Young Heroes Deployment Expo Aug. 28, 2010. Children who attended the expo also received a certificate that recognized them for being one of Holloman's youngest heroes and thanked them for their service. The Airman and Family Readiness Center hosted the event to honor children with parents who are preparing to deploy or who are currently deployed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Veronica Stamps / Released)

Steel Talons honor with dignity

HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- Staff Sgt. Mitchell Bisson, Capt. Ronald Miller and Tech Sgt. Troy Bizzack, all leaders of the Holloman Steel Talon Honor Guard, inspect Airman 1st Class Samuel Herring, 49th Material Maintenance Group, during an open ranks inspection at Heritage Park Aug. 17, 2010. The base honor guard performs open ranks once a month to exercise discipline and to ensure their uniforms are serviceable. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua Turner / Released)

Steel Talons honor with dignity

HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- Members of the Holloman Steel Talon Honor Guard stand at attention during an open ranks inspection at Heritage Park Aug. 17, 2010. The base honor guard performs open ranks once a month to exercise discipline and to ensure their uniforms are serviceable. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua Turner / Released)