June 18, 2016 Holloman airman achieves both childhood goals, becomes military dad Senior Airman Edduard, a 49th Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural maintenance specialist, will be celebrating his first Father’s Day this year as a military dad.As a little boy from Baltimore, Maryland, this is all he ever wanted.
June 15, 2016 Holloman embraces LEOSA, selected staff arming Off-duty Defenders can now be authorized to carry a concealed weapon out of uniform. The 49th Security forces implemented these changes April 25 to increase their capability to detect, deter and defeat an active shooter. The change is the result of guidance from the Secretary of Defense and
June 15, 2016 Course 15 Facts The Air Force has deferred the effective date for promotion and re-enlistment eligibility until Jan. 1.The change is associated with the Air Force policy to complete enlisted professional military education distance learning courses within 12 months of enrollment.
June 13, 2016 Scheduled power outage aids in preventative maintenance The base experienced a pre-scheduled power outage to repair areas of concern May 21. The Civil Engineer Maintenance, Inspection and Repair Teams identified five areas of concern during an assessment in April, and members from the 49th Civil Engineer Squadron electrical shop prepared to rectify these
June 10, 2016 Engineers complete two projects to improve safety, reduce traffic Two base road construction projects have been completed by the 49th Civil Engineer Squadron to complement the opening of the newest child and youth center facilities. A traffic circle at the intersection of Patterson and Arizona avenues was completed in April followed by a Mesquite Road extension in
June 10, 2016 From the Ground Up Airmen from the 49th Materiel Maintenance Group and the 49th Civil Engineer Squadron come together to form the Base Expeditionary Airfield Resources team at Holloman Air Base, N.M. on June 7.
June 9, 2016 Open box at an open house Over 50,000 people visited the Kirtland AFB Open House on June 4 and 5. Holloman Airmen had the opportunity to display an MQ-1 Predator and answer questions visitors had about RPAs and their mission at Holloman.
May 25, 2016 Holloman 2016 Pool Hours and Rates The Holloman Aquatic Center will re-open its doors for the summer May 27.
May 25, 2016 Suicide prevention – hopes for the future Before Airman 1st Class Alexander joined the Air Force, he was personally affected by the suicide of someone he knew. It left him feeling like it was a mystery that will never be solved.
May 18, 2016 Donate blood, save lives A blood drive hosted by the Armed Services Blood Program was held here May 17.