Dec. 10, 2015 Commentary- A Year in Review: Telling the Air Force Story I joined the Air Force based partly on envy.As a 19-year-old community college student, I hadn't done anything with my life. I was working at a jail handing out department store items to killers, drug addicts and pedophiles. At the time, my end-of-day successes included not skipping any classes and
Dec. 10, 2015 Joint effort wins Top Recruiting Flight of the Year Every member of the U.S. Air Force, from enlisted to officer, starts their career in the same place, with a trip to the local recruiting office.For many that experience seems like a small part of the big picture. However, the recruiters behind the scenes play a huge role in the Air Force mission
Dec. 9, 2015 Fresh baked: Airmen Cookie Drive It is that time of the year again. Jack Frost is nipping at noses; Santa's elves are prepping his sleigh and keeping an eye on all of the children.With the holidays right around the corner, it is a busy time for everyone. This can be especially true for military members, whether they are deployed or
Dec. 3, 2015 Security Forces – always ready They stand guard through rain, wind and blistering heat. They watch the gate 24/7. Recently, they were called to serve over a holiday - and they didn't bat an eye.The defenders from the 49th Security Forces Squadron are a crucial part of many military operations.This is especially true when the Air
Dec. 3, 2015 Hammer A.C.E. provides Holloman with emergency communications After a Holloman F-16 crashed northwest of Salinas Peak, New Mexico on Nov. 25, emergency personnel were called to the scene. Once such agency consisted of the Air Force's most elite communication specialists stationed at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia.The Hammer Adaptive Communications Element is a
Nov. 30, 2015 Holloman F-16 crashes near T or C The 49th Wing has confirmed there were no injuries involved when an F-16 Fighting Falcon crashed at approximately 8:45 a.m. Nov. 25, northwest of Salinas Peak near Truth or Consequences, New Mexico.The crash site is in a remote location in rugged terrain. Travel to the crash site is discouraged
Nov. 30, 2015 AIRCRAFT ACCIDENT - SUCCESSFUL EJECTION A pilot from Holloman Air Force Base, N.M., successfully ejected Nov. 25 at approximately 8:45 a.m. from an F-16 Fighting Falcon Northwest of Salinas Peak while on a training mission.Emergency response teams are on the scene at this time and will investigate the accident.Additional details will be
Nov. 25, 2015 Giving Thanks, November 1943 style As many "Fighting 49ers" gather with their family and friends during this Thanksgiving holiday memories of our brethren who aren't able to come home to eat turkey, lounge on the couch and watch football shouldn't be far away. One memorable Thanksgiving for the 49th Wing stands as an example of how