Holloman dormitories receive new mailbox units

HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. – U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Antonio LaBella, 49th Communications Squadron, tightens a bolt to hold a new mailbox unit in place Jan. 13. LaBella was one of several volunteers from the 49th CS working on a project to install new mailboxes throughout the entire Holloman dormitory complex. This self-help project will save the Air Force an estimated $100,000 and improve the quality of living for approximately 560 Airmen residing in the dormitories. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Anthony M. Ward / Released)

SRT: Elite guards behind the gate

HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Gabino Bejaran and U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Brandon Clark, both 49th Security Forces Squadron Special Reaction Team members, descend stairs Dec. 14, 2011, during a SRT tryout at the 49th Civil Engineer Squadron Firefighting training area. The SRT is a specialized team responsible for responding to high-risk situations within the base, including active shooter threats, barricaded suspects and hostage situation responses. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Veronica Stamps/ Released)

Racing down the test track

HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. --A participant in the High Speed Test Track Mach 10K crosses the finish line of the 10-mile race Dec. 9, 2011, at the Holloman High Speed Test Track. Only eight runners completed the 10-mile race, which covered the entire length of the HHSTT. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman DeAndre Curtiss / Released)

Cookie Drive provides "taste of home"

HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Brock Cruse, 49th Materiel Maintenance Squadron, receives a cookie package Dec. 12, 2011, at his dorm room during the annual Airman Cookie Drive. Each Airman currently residing in the dorms received a cookie package containing two dozen cookies, a holiday card made by a student from Holloman Elementary or Holloman Middle School and a candy cane. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Michael Shoemaker/ Released)

Tools of the trade

HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Micah Dippel, 7th Aircraft Maintenance Unit Support Section technician, inspects a tool box Nov. 28, 2011, at the 7th AMU Support Section facility. The 7th AMU Support Section is responsible for and maintains more than $15 million worth of tools and equipment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Siuta B. Ika/Released)

O Diamond Tree! O Diamond Tree!

HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- U.S Air Force Master Sgt. Tamara Kissinger, 49th Communication Squadron first sergeant, hangs a Diamond Tree ornament Nov. 10, 2011, at the Exchange. The Diamond Tree, sponsored by the Holloman First Sergeant Council, contains over 100 ornaments that provide the name of a child, clothing size and gift idea for those who would like to help children of military families who are struggling financially. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Veronica Stamps/Released)