Holloman Air Force Base News

49th Wing welcomes new commander and reassigns to Air Combat Command

Senior Airman Michelle Ferrari — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 21:45:41 GMT

The 49th Wing marked a historic milestone during a change of command and major command reassignment ceremony June 4, 2026, at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, as the wing officially transitioned from Air Education and Training Command (AETC) to Air Combat Command (ACC) while welcoming new leadership.

Alamogordo and Holloman win Altus Community Support Award for second time in three years

Staff Sgt. Gaspar A. Cortez — Fri, 29 May 2026 21:55:00 GMT

The city of Alamogordo, N.M., and Holloman Air Force Base received the 2025 Altus Community Support Award (Altus Trophy) during a ceremony May 20 at the Sgt. Willie Estrada Memorial Civic Center, marking the second time in three years the community and installation have earned the prestigious honor.

Commentary: Separated by Generations and Branches, Reunited in Service

Senior Airman Michelle Ferrari — Fri, 15 May 2026 23:55:00 GMT

Military Appreciation Month often focuses on service and sacrifice, but behind every operation, exercise, and deployment are real people balancing mission requirements with separation from the people they love most. Readiness is built through training, discipline, and operational capability, but it is also sustained through trust, compassion, and leaders who understand the human side of service.

Gary Sinise talks military and life at southern New Mexico event

Shelly Bailey and Senior Airman Bob Teichmann — Wed, 06 May 2026 05:15:00 GMT

Actor and humanitarian Gary Sinise participated in a discussion panel with U.S. Air Force Col. John

Airmen work on the life-saving automatic ground collision avoidance system

Senior Airman Bob Teichmann — Tue, 05 May 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Airmen of the 49th Wing work indoors and outside on components related to the innovative automatic

AETC Lines of Effort Power the Force Behind the 2026 National Defense Strategy

Pentagon News — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 20:39:00 GMT

Air Education and Training Command has revamped its Lines of Effort, establishing the strategic framework guiding how the command recruits, trains and educates Airmen and Guardians to deliver combat-credible forces capable of deterring aggression and winning in a high-end fight.

Legacy of Liberty 2026 Air Show draws 15,000 Attendees to Holloman AFB

Staff Sgt. Gaspar A. Cortez — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:01:00 GMT

The 49th Wing hosted the 2026 Legacy of Liberty Air Show and Open House April 18–19, welcoming over 15,000 visitors to Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico for a weekend of aerial demonstrations, static displays and several STEM activities.

8th Fighter Squadron runs coordinated training with Luke AFB

Airman 1st Class Ryan Witkop — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 19:05:00 GMT

Airmen assigned to the 49th Wing prepare and operate aircraft ahead of training with counterparts

Combined F-16 and F-35 Training Reinforces Combat Readiness, Lethality and Interoperability

56th Fighter Wing Public Affairs — Tue, 27 Jan 2026 23:16:00 GMT

F-16 Fighting Falcons from Holloman Air Force Base and F-35A Lightning II aircraft from Luke Air Force Base have started week-long joint training missions designed to strengthen interoperability and reinforce the Air Force’s ability to execute complex, forward-deployed combat operations.

Humans of Holloman: Senior Airman Dale Wallace II

Senior Airman Bob Teichmann — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 23:50:00 GMT

A team player who focuses on fine details in and out of the office, U.S. Air Force Senior Airman

White Sands Missile Range command team visits 49th Wing

Senior Airman Bob Teichmann — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 19:00:00 GMT

The White Sands Missile Range command team made its first official visit to the 49th Wing at

Team Holloman's 2026 Chief Master Sergeant Selects

Airman 1st Class Ryan Witkop — Thu, 08 Jan 2026 18:58:00 GMT

New chief master sergeant selects pose for photos with 49th Wing leadership at Holloman Air Force

849th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Airmen load weapons onto F-16 Fighting Falcons during monthly training

Airman 1st Class Elijah Strickland — Thu, 08 Jan 2026 17:55:00 GMT

Airmen assigned to the 849th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron load missiles during monthly load

19th Air Force command team visits Holloman AFB

Airman 1st Class Ryan Witkop — Wed, 31 Dec 2025 16:23:30 GMT

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Gregory Kreuder, 19th Air Force commander, left, speaks with Lt. Col.

311th Aircraft Maintenance Unit works on F-16 Fighting Falcons day and night

Senior Airman Bob Teichmann — Wed, 31 Dec 2025 08:35:00 GMT

Members of the 311th Aircraft Maintenance Unit perform maintenance on F-16 Fighting Falcons at

First sergeants deliver treats to dorm Airmen in the Holloman Airmen Cookie Drive

Senior Airman Bob Teichmann — Wed, 31 Dec 2025 00:45:00 GMT

First sergeants distributed stockings full of cookies to dorm resident Airmen during the Holloman

Gateway Freedom Monument featuring F-4 Phantom II opens in Alamogordo, New Mexico

Senior Airman Bob Teichmann — Tue, 30 Dec 2025 21:26:00 GMT

A restored F-4 Phantom II was presented as the centerpiece during the Gateway Freedom Monument

Tree lighting ceremony caps off Holloman Holidays event

Senior Airman Bob Teichmann — Mon, 22 Dec 2025 17:30:00 GMT

Members of Team Holloman switched on the base chapel tree lights at the Holloman Holidays event at

Command teams perform 100% dorm inspections

Senior Airman Bob Teichmann — Wed, 03 Dec 2025 20:35:00 GMT

Holloman command teams performed 100% dorm inspections at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, Oct.

Holloman leadership serves fresh Thanksgiving meals at renovated dining facility

Airman 1st Class Elijah Strickland — Tue, 02 Dec 2025 21:15:00 GMT

U.S. Air Force Col. Christopher Dunston, 49th Maintenance Group Commander, center, gives out