Holloman and county firefighters kick-off fire prevention week

ALAMOGORDO, N.M. -- U.S. Air Force Senior Airman David Schenkel, 49th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, carries a bucket of water Oct. 1, 2011, during a bucket brigade competition at Alameda Park. The bucket brigade competition was one of five fire muster games where firefighters from the 49th CES and Otero County fire departments began with four team members and at the sound of a whistle, had to quickly fill up buckets with water and run back and forth to fill up a 35 gallon trash can. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Veronica Stamps/Released)

10th Cavalry Buffalo Soldiers visit local community

ALAMOGORDO, N.M. -- Sgt. Aaron Plump, former 10th Cavalry Buffalo Soldier Troop “B”, speaks about the Buffalo Soldiers Society of New Mexico Sept. 27, 2011, at First National Bank. Plump and other members of the society are working to gain support of the creation and permanent placement of a monumental bronze sculpture of the Buffalo Soldiers. Their goal is to erect an 8 ft. sculpture in Cochise County, AZ. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Eileen Meier/Released)

RTAF visits Holloman

HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. – Leaders from the 49th Operations Group pose for a picture with members of the Royal Thai Air Force’s Combat Research and Development Division Sept. 19, 2011, in the 29th Attack Squadron’s conference room. During their three-day visit to Holloman, the RTAF members toured the 29th ATKS and 6th Reconnaissance Squadron to learn about the MQ-1 Predator and MQ-9 Reaper. To gain better insight of the Remotely Piloted Aircraft technology, they toured an RPA ground control station, saw static displays of the MQ-1 and MQ-9, and flew in a simulator. (Courtesy Photo)

F-22 back in the skies

HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- An F-22 Raptor awaits release from the end of the runway, Sept. 21, 2011, to taxi out for a flight. Four Raptors were launched as Holloman’s premiere aircraft return to the sky. An expedient and safe return-to-fly ensures F-22 crews will return to combat mission readiness for the F-22. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman DeAndre Curtiss / Released)

More than what you bargain for

HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- Volunteers from the Holloman Officers’ Spouses’ Club sort through donated clothes Sept. 8, 2011, at the Thrift Store. Members from the HOSC meet twice a week to help run the shop and ensure the items up for resale are in good condition before putting them on the shelves. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Veronica Stamps/Released)

Chef of the Quarter dines out

HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jeffrey Gilot, 49th Force Support Squadron food handler, removes freshly baked teriyaki chicken from an oven in preparation for dinner at the Shifting Sands Dining Facility Aug. 31, 2011. Gilot was awarded Chef of the Quarter after winning a cook-off competition, and was given the opportunity to cook alongside chefs at Stella Vita. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Veronica Stamps/Released)