Check out some of the highlights from the #HAFB July 2018 Load Crew Competition! #FlyFightWin

Colonel Joseph Campo assumed command of the 49th Wing from Colonel Houston Cantwell on July 6, 2018. After assuming command Colonel Campo spoke to the Airmen gathered for the ceremony.

Holloman Air Force Base welcomes Col. Joseph L. Campo as the Commander of the 49th Wing. Holloman Air Force Base 12th Air Force (Air Forces Southern) Air Combat Command

Check out the hard work of Airman 1st Class Anthony Montero, one of our fellow Fortyniners serving downrange!

Happy 4th! We hope everyone has a safe and fun holiday. In the meantime enjoy some sounds of freedom!

Daniel Salinas from the 49th Wing Safety office has some summertime safety tips to keep in mind.

#MondayMotivation “You have to get up and make the best of it. There’s no point in being down about it.” After approximately a year of doctors’ visits, Col. Paul Brezinski, 49th Medical Group commander, at 37 years old, was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease. That was only the beginning of his journey. Read Brezinski’s full story from the link below! AFMS-Holloman-49th Medical Group | Air Combat Command | United States Air Force | U.S. Air Force Medical Service - AFMS

2018 Big Give has officially kicked off at #HAFB! Team leaders showed up to receive a summer safety brief and pick up their Big Give t-shirts.

Holloman's dental clinic has a new initiative that will save patients and workers more time, check out the details from the link below! AFMS-Holloman-49th Medical Group | Air Combat Command| United States Air Force

U.S. Navy Identifies Casualty The U.S. Navy announced today the death of a U.S. Navy pilot who was involved in a mishap at Holloman Air Force Base, NM. Lt. Christopher Carey Short, from Canandaigua, New York died June 22nd when the A-29 aircraft he was piloting crashed while on a mission over the Red Rio Bombing Range, part of White Sands Missile Range, north of Holloman. "There's no way to to describe the shock of this loss and the sadness we feel for his family," said Col. Houston Cantwell, commander of Holloman's 49th Wing. "He did pioneering work in aviation that will help shape American air power for years to come. We're thankful to have known him and grateful for his devotion to duty." The cause of the mishap is under investigation. For more information about Lt. Short, contact Cmdr. Doug Gabos, Commander Naval Air Forces Reserve Public Affairs Officer, at 757-322-5652, or doug.gabos@navy.mil. For any additional queries, contact Lt. Col. Robert Carver, 49th Wing Public Affairs Office, Holloman Air Force Base, NM at 575-635-7774, or robert.n.carver1.mil@mail.mil.

An A-29 Super Tucano crashed over the Red Rio Bombing Range at approximately 11:30 a.m. MDT today during a training flight as part of the Air Force's Light Attack Experiment. One aircrew member suffered minor injuries and was airlifted to a local hospital. More information on the second aircrew member will be released when it is available. The crash is currently under investigation, and no cause has been determined at this time. The Red Rio Bombing Range is part of the White Sands Missile Range, a U.S. Army instillation and the Department of Defense's larges, open air test range. Fire and police units from the White Sands Missile Range Directorate of Emergency Services initially responded to the report of the crash. More information will be released when it is available. The ground-based military exercise scheduled for this evening has been canceled.

Aircraft crashes on Red Rio Range The 49th Wing has confirmed a manned aircraft crashed at approximately 11:45 a.m. at Red Rio Bombing Range, 65 miles north of Holloman Air Force Base. The Red Rio Bombing Range is an active Air Force facility that encompasses approximately 196,000 acres on White Sands Missile Range. An investigation is underway to determine the cause of the incident. The condition of the pilots is unknown at this time. Additional information will be released as it becomes available. For additional information, please contact the Holloman Air Force Base Public Affairs Office at 575-572-5406 or 575-572-7381 during regular business hours, or 575-572-7575 after hours. The 49th Wing Pubic Affairs Facebook will also be updated as more information is made available.

Congratulations to the graduates of Airman Leadership Class 18-5. Good luck with your future leadership endeavors.

Thanks to the recent rain over the Lincoln National Forest, fire restrictions on the Smokey Bear and Sacramento Ranger Districts will be lowered to Stage I.

Check out some of the awesome work being put in by some of Holloman's own 49th Munitions Systems Specialists! #HAFB #AirForce #AMMO #ACC Air Combat Command Beale Air Force Base

#MondayMotivation Senior Master Sgt. David Mason, 49th Security Forces logistics and resources superintendent, was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for meritorious achievement during his deployment to an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, from July 2017 to January 2018. With the followership of several units, Mason accomplished 142 key leader engagements, establish daily security requirements and enable delivery of 36 tons of weapons and ammunition to the front lines. Additionally, he increased the defensive capabilities of his facility’s perimeter with several fortification efforts, including: replacing two miles of concertina wire, deploying 96 star barriers and one ground radar system. Congratulations Senior Master Sgt. Mason! For more: http://www.holloman.af.mil/Article-Display/Article/1544767/senior-master-sgt-receives-bronze-star-medal/

The Holloman High-Speed Test Track, operated by the 846th Test Squadron, is one facility that enables test scientists and engineers to meet both of the above criteria. The test track is a 10-mile long, precision-aligned track that provides scientists and engineers a platform from which to conduct their various missions. Tests on the track provide valid data on problems which cannot be solved by other ground test means. Airman Magazine | United States Air Force | Air Combat Command

Gen. Paul Selva, vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, visited #HollomanAFB and U.S. Army White Sands Missile… https://t.co/dUbmG4SS3G

The city of Alamogordo held it's annual #VeteransDay parade. Over 100 local residents came out to show their suppor… https://t.co/yjZ5cyYT0t

The 6th Attack Squadron at #HollomanAFB opened their doors to local #veterans recently. They provided a tour around… https://t.co/mba4yW08Su

#Congrats to #HollomanAFB’s newest #CCAF graduates! 🎓 The Community College of the #AirForce provides enlisted… https://t.co/WOVigxfHY4

RT @usairforce: SOUND ON: Bells across the country will be tolling at 11 a.m. local time to mark the centennial of World War I & to reflect…

RT @AETCommand: From everyone in the First Command, we want to say thank you to all of our #veterans -- we are extremely proud of your serv…

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what does it take to make a #MQ9 #Reaper #SensorOperator? Our sensor op. instructors spend hours perfecting their s… https://t.co/EfUfp2kPhh

To the left of every #SensorOperator is a #pilot. #HollomanAFB is home to the #USAF’s largest formal training unit… https://t.co/qBuquKpqZ7

#DYK The 49th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron supports the 6th, 9th & 29th Attack Squadrons, enabling the training of… https://t.co/D0lL3axwH6

To the left of every sensor operator is a pilot. #HollomanAFB is home to the @usairforce's largest formal training… https://t.co/5GjtPLVA3M

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#DYK #HollomanAFB is the premiere training wing for #MQ9 #Reaper pilots & sensor operators? MQ-9s are involved in o… https://t.co/v35MJdmeVf

Happy #FortyninerFriday! 🎉Congratulations to our #49Wing 3rd quarter award winners & nominees. We are so proud of y… https://t.co/AlGjLu29jU

RT @HQ_AFMC: Guess what?! You get ONE extra hour of #sleep this weekend! Don't forget to #fallback on Saturday! #WhyIwasLateForWork https:…

RT @AETCommand: #ThursdayThoughts from Maj. Gen. Patrick Doherty, 19th Air Force commander. #airforce #usaf #resilience https://t.co/Bpc6iP…

The average age of #DomesticViolence victims is 21-25 & 98% of victims stay with their abuser. “The fear of the unk… https://t.co/1jjeUxlDLQ

RT @USAFHealth: Happy Halloween! Have fun and remember to stay safe tonight! https://t.co/gMFqxZR08V

#HappyHalloween #Fortyniners! If you plan to get some tasty treats this evening, make sure you can be see! Wear li… https://t.co/KrWZQbtru8

It's #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth, and a #Fortyniner celebrates her 3rd year being #CancerFree! Click the link below… https://t.co/7xTs1QpzDq