30 Nov 2017

Black Sheep log first Viper flight

The 8th Fighter Squadron logged their first official two-ship formation flight here Nov. 27 and first four-ship formation flight Nov. 29, 2017. The 8th FS, also known as the Black Sheep, was deactivated here May 13, 2011, and recently reactivated, six years later, Aug. 4, 2017. Since its reactivation, members of the 8th FS have worked diligently to

28 Nov 2017

Hope after havoc

Garcia-Gonzalez, a 49th Wing chaplain’s assistant, supported the humanitarian relief mission by going to different towns in Puerto Rico. They provided meals and water to those in need while also providing spiritual support to the local community with medical translations.

9 Nov 2017

Hawks Fly Solo

The 6th Attack Squadron is the first formal training unit to implement solo flights for MQ-9 Reaper crews during initial training.

8 Nov 2017

AF civilian tuition assistance increases course limits

Air Force officials have raised the course limit for civilian tuition assistance from one course per semester or quarter to two courses for fiscal year 2018.

7 Nov 2017

Vigilant Shield 18

Six Airmen from the 49th Logistics Readiness Squadron participated in Vigilant Shield 18, a joint exercise simulating rapid deployment missions, at White Sands Missile Range, N.M., from November 1-9, 2017.

7 Nov 2017

Innovation at cyber level

Following a Department of Defense directive, the Air Force is transitioning to a Microsoft Windows 10 secure host baseline. This transition will provide a shared baseline for Air Force cyber operators to manage, resulting in lower information technology costs and streamlining of the IT operating environment.

3 Nov 2017

HAFB EOD conducts joint range clearance

Airmen from the 49th Civil Engineer Squadron’s Explosive Ordnance Disposal unit, and EOD representatives from Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash., and Fort Bliss, Texas performed a range clearance operation Oct. 30-31, 2017, on the Red Rio Range, north of Holloman AFB, N.M.

31 Oct 2017

October 2017 Chief's Choice Award

Q1.) Where is your hometown? A1.) Hickory, NC    Q2.) How long have you been in the Air Force? A2.) 1 Year and 6 months     Q3.) How long have you been at Holloman? A3.) 11 months    Q4.) What squadron are you a part of, what is your job title and what are your duties? A4.) Squadron: 54th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron/ 314th Air Maintenance

27 Oct 2017

Thank you for asking

“Is she okay?” “Wait, did that guy have a black eye?” “Who did you pick a fight with?” “Someone must have checked on them already?” “I don’t want to embarrass them.” These are just a few of the many questions people may have asked themselves during Holloman’s Black Eye Campaign on Oct. 24, 2017. Six volunteers were given moulage black eyes and

26 Oct 2017

Stay safe this Halloween

Free candy, dressing up as your favorite character and yelling trick-or-treat are not the only important things about Halloween night. Keeping your children safe on Halloween can be made easy by following simple rules and keeping safety at the forefront of your mind. When trick-or-treating on base during the designated hours of 6 - 9 p.m. vehicle