Feb. 28, 2012 Blood, life given The Armed Services Blood Program held a blood drive at the Community Activities Center Feb. 24. The blood drive was open to servicemembers, their families and anyone able to get on base.All donations from the drive go directly to military hospitals and to war-fighters overseas."The blood that is
Feb. 24, 2012 The meaning behind the boom The F-22 Raptor, a 5th generation fighter aircraft, is the fastest fighter jet in the world and has capabilities that can be heard for miles."The F-22 is the most dominant platform," said Lt Col. Robert Teschner, 49th Operation Group deputy commander. "The aircraft can get fast very quickly and the
Feb. 24, 2012 AF firefighter saves police officer’s life Staff Sgt. Lionel Garcia, a 49th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, saved the life of a San Antonio police officer Feb. 19, while on leave visiting his family.For Garcia, putting out building, aircraft, automobile or brush fires is just another day in the office; but thanks to his firefighter
Feb. 24, 2012 Splash! HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. - Editor's Note: This is part two of a three part series that highlights some of Holloman's Outdoor Recreation Center's programs which support the Air Force's Single Airman Initiative. Part three will highlight the Single Airman Initiative's impact to Holloman as a
Feb. 16, 2012 German Minister of Defence visits Holloman Dr. Thomas de Maiziére, Germany's Federal Minister of Defence, visited Holloman Feb. 15 during his trip to the U.S."It's a pleasure and honor to be here," de Maiziére said while greeting and shaking the hands of leadership from the 49th Wing, German Air Force Flying Training Center, and the
Feb. 15, 2012 Children's Dental Health Month- Common Questions about Children's Teeth Answered February, typically known for leap years and Valentine's Day, also marks the time of year when the American Dental Association promotes National Children's Dental Health Month. Here are some common questions, and answers, concerning kid's oral health.I have a 15-month-old who has not gotten her
Feb. 13, 2012 Splat! In support of the Air Force's Single Airmen Initiative, the Outdoor Recreation Center teamed up with Holloman's Dormitory Council to sponsor a dorm-residents-only paintball tournament at the paintball fields here Feb. 11.The SAI, an Air Force-wide initiative designed to provide programs to meet the
Feb. 13, 2012 Zombie craze hits Holloman and Alamogordo communities In celebration of "Night of the Living Dead" director George A. Romero's birthday, members of Team Holloman and the Alamogordo community took to the streets of downtown Alamogordo in the area's first Zombie Walk Feb. 4.The Zombie Walk, which was put on by U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class John
Feb. 10, 2012 Mini Mall features new, improved Express The Mini Mall Express grand opening was held Feb. 10, showcasing recent upgrades to the facility. The Exchange employees are very proud of the new Express, said Phyllis Keister, Holloman Exchange General Manger. Everything there is new, from the fixtures on the lights to the floor. "I want people to