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    Getting job done, no matter what

    F-16 Fighting Falcon jets are large, fast and loud machines. The roar from these aircraft speeding across the sky is affectionately called “the sound of freedom” by many who feel a sense of pride for their country.311th Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chiefs take pride in their responsibility for these jets after long, grueling hours working on
  • (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Autumn Vogt)

    Remembering the Bataan with Major Rahn

    She stopped, her hazel eyes lowering to her feet. Her heels felt like they were being rubbed by sandpaper in her worn down boots. She had marched 18 miles already and felt determined to complete the marathon. Taking off her boot, she saw a thin worn down bubble of skin. Her feet were blistering. She looked around for the medic station and trudged over to begin receiving treatment. After an hour of assistance from two doctors, she got up and began treading along again. The Bataan Memorial Death March was something she needed to accomplish. Maj. Brianne Rahn, 49th Wing Staff Judge Advocate deputy, participated in her first full-marathon Bataan Memorial Death March, March 17, 2019, on White Sands Missile Range, N.M.
  • (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Autumn Vogt)

    German Air Force change of command

    A new commander took the reins of the German Air Force Tactical Training USA Command here during a change of command ceremony, March 13, 2019. Maj. Gen. Dr. Jan Kuebart, GAF Flying Units commander, presided over the ceremony in which Col. Werner Theisen assumed command of the GAF Tactical Training USA Command from Col. Stephan Breidenbach in front of families, Airmen and local leaders.
  • Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

    Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

    New Mexico State University’s Cancer Outreach program partnered with the 49th Medical Group during colorectal cancer awareness month, March 7, 2019, in the medical clinic here.NMSU’s Cancer Outreach brought a giant blow-up colon to offer everyone a visual representation of what polyps and lesions look like in a healthy colon and when cancer is
  • Senior Airman Hali Bean, 49th Medical Group Family Health front desk clerk, poses for a portrait, Feb. 7, 2019, on Holloman Air Force Base, N.M. Bean has been working on Holloman for almost three years and had her first encounter with a code blue this January. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Quion Lowe)

    Right place, right time

    Notifying patients when to go back to see a doctor is only one of the responsibilities held by 49th Medical Group front desk clerks. With the phone ringing constantly and patients coming in and out of the waiting room all day, keeping track of who is where can be a daunting task.For Senior Airman Hali Bean, 49th MDG Family Health front desk clerk,
  • Capt. Danielle Park (left), 311th Fighter Squadron instructor pilot, poses with the Captain Marval Disney character impersonator in Los Angeles, Calif, March 4, 2019. Park was invited to attend the premiere of Captain Marval after giving the actress, Brie Larson, a ride in an F-16 Fighting Falcon while stationed at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. (Courtesy photo)

    Holloman F-16 pilot attends Captain Marvel premiere

    An instructor pilot assigned to the 311th Fighter Squadron at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, was invited to attend Captain Marvel premiere events in Los Angeles, California, March 3-4, 2019.Capt. Danielle “Kazi” Park, who was previously stationed at Nellis AFB, Nevada, flew the star of the film, Brie Larson, as part of a familiarization
  • Capt. Adrian Catarius (U.S. Air Force photo)

    Holloman Airman wins AFTC Annual Award

    Brig. Gen. Christopher Azzano, the commander of the Air Force Test Center, announced the 2018 Air Force Test Center Annual Award winners Feb. 12, and two receiving this honor are AEDC team members.In a message sent out to all Air Force Test Center teammates, Azzano said, “I could not be more proud of them (the AFTC winners) and their
  • Brig. Gen. James Cluff, Remotely Piloted Aircraft, Big Wing Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance director and Col. Joseph Campo, 49th Wing commander, operate training prototypes, Feb. 8, 2019, on Holloman Air Force Base, N.M. The 16th Training Squadron, here, is conducting the MQ-9 Formal Training Unit Innovation project. The goal is to supplement bulky laptops with tablets that can be used by students in the classroom and in their dorm. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. BreeAnn Sachs)

    16th TRS at the forefront of innovation

    Ensuring Airmen are ready to meet the joint-warfighting needs of today’s dynamic security environment in a way that moves with 21st Century speed is a challenge faced in every training environment in Air Education and Training Command.Innovating through inspiration from AETC’s beta-testing of a new cloud-based learning services ecosystem, the 16th
  • U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Shawn Koch, 49th Component Maintenance Squadron aircraft fuel system craftsman, graduated Army Air Assault School.

    NCO diversifies combat skillset with sister service

    Providing combatant commanders more lethal and ready Airmen to support joint operational taskings is a top priority for Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein. For Airmen to more successfully operate in the joint operations of today’s dynamic security environment, Goldfein has communicated the need to focus development that allows Airmen to gain joint proficiency earlier in their careers, including training opportunities.
  • (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Quion Lowe)

    Chief’s Choice Award February 2019

    Holloman’s Chiefs Group has a monthly recognition program titled Chief’s Choice Award. Every month, a chief has the honor of choosing a deserving Airman for an outstanding act or for continuous outstanding performance. For the month of February, the chiefs are proud to present the Chief’s Choice Award to Airman 1st Class Gloria Miller, 49th Medical Support Squadron outpatient records technician.
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