March 13, 2015 RPAs take part in maritime exercise Remotely piloted aircraft have quickly become an indispensable asset for military operations worldwide. They aid in ground troop coordination, installation protection and installation reconnaissance.Hundreds of RPAs are used daily in support of operations overseas, but an exercise taking place in
March 13, 2015 Holloman Offers Visitors Unique Opportunity A two-man German Tornado crew encountered a crisis unlike anything they had been prepared to take on. To their rear is a Russian Mikoyan-and-Gurevich, coming in hot, ready to engage. The crew of the Tornado instinctively drops their payload, descends and speeds up. It's the Tornado's primary evasive
March 6, 2015 14 Holloman airmen slected for SMSgt Congratulations to the following 14 Master Sergeants at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M., who were selected March 5 for promotion to Senior Master Sergeant:Master Sgt. Tina Birch, 49th WingMaster Sgt. Kevin Blanton, 49th Civil Engineer SquadronMaster Sgt. Ellen Dean, 49th Materiel Maintenance
Feb. 26, 2015 Sisters in Service Senior female leaders here are hosting an extensive mentoring program the third Tuesday of each month at 3:30 p.m. at Club Holloman.Sisters in Service is a mentoring program designed primarily for women, but open to both genders, that focuses on topics such as leadership, mentorship and how to
Feb. 12, 2015 The ruff life They play fetch, cuddle and train, but they are not like your average pet owners. Military Working Dog handlers are skilled personnel who look to their K-9s as wingmen.The working relationship between MWD and handler depends on trust and care for each other's lives."You have to be ready for
Feb. 6, 2015 2014 Annual Award Nominees The 49th Wing would like to congradulate and wish luck to all those nominated for the 2014 annual awards. Please visit our Facebook page to see their photos.Nominees are as follows:Senior Airman John HoeflerSenior Airman Gregory PerezSenior Airman Pierre DoverSenior Airman Adam MinerSenior Airman