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U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Jeremy Mapalo, 49th Security Forces Squadron senior enlisted leader, receives the Bronze Star Medal during the 49th Wing Security Forces Decoration Ceremony at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, July 10, 2026. While deployed, Mapalo supported operations in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Elijah Strickland)

Combat-tested Holloman Defenders prepare the next generation

Staff Sgt. Michelle Ferrari
U.S. Air Force Capt. Martin Huffman, 49th Security Forces Squadron operations officer, right, receives the Air and Space Commendation Medal with Second Oak Leaf Cluster and Combat Device during the 49th Wing Security Forces Decoration Ceremony at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, July 10, 2026. While deployed, Huffman supported operations in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Elijah Strickland)

Holloman Defenders recognized for combat operations across CENTCOM

Staff Sgt. Michelle Ferrari
An MQ-9 Reaper assigned to the 29th Attack Squadron is parked outside a hangar prior to a morning launch at Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center, Michigan, July 24, 2026.

New Mexico-based Airmen operate MQ-9 Reapers at Exercise Zia Sunbird in Michigan

Senior Airman Bob Teichmann
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Lawson Oakes, 29th Aircraft Maintenance Unit dedicated crew chief, poses for a portrait at Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center, Michigan, July 21, 2026.

Humans of Holloman: Staff Sgt. Lawson Oakes

Senior Airman Bob Teichmann
U.S. Air Force Col. Michael Mullin, 49th Wing commander, cuts a ribbon at the splash pad ribbon-cutting celebration at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, July 8, 2026.

Holloman celebrates reopening of splash pad

Airman 1st Class Ariana Barreto

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