Jan. 21, 2015 Air Force Fitness Management System II up, accessible The new Air Force Fitness Management System - AFFMS II - is now up and accessible via the Air Force Personnel Center Secure Application, Air Force Personnel Center officials said.AFFMS II enables Airmen to review their fitness history and records through July 2010."The previous system was taken off
Jan. 20, 2015 96th Test Group brings 'R2-D2' to life Remotely tucked away in the high desert of southern New Mexico, the 96th Test Group at Holloman AFB provides some of the most sophisticated military testing in the world. Often, their innovations and technological pursuits can conjure images seen in science fiction films or novels. The group's
Jan. 16, 2015 Holloman's biggest loser Every New Year, millions of Americans make resolutions to begin exercising, eating better and leading an overall healthier life. The first few weeks of the year gyms are crowded, but for many people the motivation ends as quickly as the month of January does.The 49th Force Support Squadron at
Jan. 14, 2015 Base theater receives renovation Members of Team Holloman will have to hold off on movie-going for a few months as Holloman's Base Theater undergoes some needed renovation. The theater, managed by 49th Force Support Squadron's Outdoor Recreation Center, will continue to show the same free movies as it had before, but with a more
Jan. 14, 2015 AF seeks enlisted nurse commissioning program applicants Eligible active duty enlisted Airmen interested in a nursing commission have until Feb. 27 to get career field functional manager approval and submit an" intent to apply" email to the Air Force Personnel Center, officials said today.The Nurse Enlisted Commissioning Program offers members an
Jan. 13, 2015 New horizons for Security Forces Security Forces members are the Air Force's first line of defense of our Airmen and their families worldwide. Known as Defenders, Security Forces Airmen train, sweat and bleed preparing themselves and their fire teams to defend the base. For the past 32 years, the Silver Flag alpha course at Creech
Jan. 13, 2015 Holloman AFB is open for Tax Season Airman from Holloman AFB will volunteer their time and math skills to help out their fellow Airman during the 2014 tax season.Volunteers will open the Holloman Tax Center on Mondays and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Thursdays from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. starting Feb. 2 through April 15, but will be
Jan. 9, 2015 Tutor Et Ultor - one of the coolest mottos Recently, an Australian news magazine published a story listing the seven "coolest" U.S. Air Force mottos along with their meanings. The 49th Wing's motto of "Tutor Et Ultor," which is Latin translating loosely to "I Protect and Avenge," was one of the seven listed.Unit mottos have been around since
Jan. 9, 2015 Take precautions to reduce risk of getting sick during cold, flu season With flu season in full swing, there are steps that can be taken to protect you and your family. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that normally influenza activity is at its peak during the months of January and February, but there is currently widespread flu activity throughout
Jan. 9, 2015 Great eats at Holloman Holloman Airmen have made winning awards a normal part of operations; the Shifting Sands Dining Facility at Holloman Air Force Base has claimed the award for best dining facility in the Air Combat Command.The John L. Hennessy Award represents the hard work that the Airmen of the 49th Wing Force