Nov. 16, 2015 Holloman hosts Sexual Assault Response training for civilian agencies Holloman, along with several military agencies, held sexual assault response training for local civilian agencies at the Presbyterian Medical Services Behavior Health Office in Alamogordo, New Mexico on Nov. 10."What we're doing is coming in and training civilian agencies on the military's Sexual
Nov. 16, 2015 Airman Cookie Drive bakes up appreciation for Holloman Airmen The Airman Cookie Drive is launching its annual campaign Dec. 7 to spread some holiday cheer with Holloman's young Airmen."It is such a nice way to show our appreciation to those who serve away from their families," said Marcelle Furrow-Kiebler, the Airman Cookie Drive director. "It is really
Nov. 13, 2015 Holloman ranges meet training demands Holloman is home to three air-to-ground training ranges capable of taking hits from bombs weighing anywhere from 50-500 pounds.The ranges exist so the 49th Operations Support Squadron Range Operations Center can monitor all training missions while aircraft ranging from bombers to fighter jets test
Nov. 10, 2015 One minute, 28 seconds for a veteran As we honor our Nation's faithful this Veterans Day with ceremonies, programs and parades, I ask you to pay special attention during the playing of the National Anthem. The one minute and 28 second song isn't just a rite you do before a sporting event or at the end of the day. It is an anthem of
Nov. 10, 2015 Holloman schools recognize Veterans Day In honor of Veterans Day, Holloman Air Force Base public schools will be closed on Nov. 11.Veterans Day honors those who have served in the armed forces. Veterans Day also coincides with Armistice Day and Remembrance Day, which are celebrated in other parts of the world to mark the anniversary of
Nov. 6, 2015 Holloman F-16s first in AF for aircraft purification The F-16 Fighting Falcons at Holloman Air Force Base are clean and pure - at least as far as their hydraulic fluid is concerned thanks to new test stands."Aircraft purification is removing all the moisture, air and particles out of the hydraulic fluid in the systems of the aircraft," said Senior
Nov. 4, 2015 Holloman passes UEI with flying colors Holloman met and exceeded expectations from Air Combat Command's Unit Effectiveness Inspection held Aug. 23-28 per the official UEI report that was released this week.The base was evaluated in four primary areas: Managing Resources (Stewardship), Leading People, Improving the Unit and Executing the
Oct. 22, 2015 Feature-Luck, timing and a little bit of skill Jim Harkins, 11 years old at the time, soared through the air in a sailplane, wide-eyed and terrified. Surrounded by strange, loud noises, he kept a firm white-knuckle grip on the handles in front of him. At that moment he knew, he was done with flying. All he could think was, "I'd rather be back
Oct. 21, 2015 Feature - For the love of pets Holloman's newest veterinarian traded in her bicycle cleats for a career serving our military service animals.U.S. Army Capt. Katherine Lambden is the officer in charge of the Holloman Veterinary Treatment Facility and provides routine care for all military working dogs assigned to Holloman, as well