March 13, 2012 Colon Cancer and Screenings: Why They’re Important March is Colon Cancer Awareness MonthWhen colon cancer is found early and treated, nine out of 10 people will hit that five-year survival rate, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.In fact, more than half of all deaths from colon cancer could be prevented if everyone older
March 13, 2012 Patient Centered Medical Home now at the Holloman Medical Clinic Patient Centered Medical Home is a practical way to create an enjoyable healthcare setting using a team method to meet patients' healthcare needs. The focus is to make sure our patients are receiving care from the same provider or team when needed. The PCMH model of care was first introduced in the
March 7, 2012 Airmen first to crash scene --Staff Sgt. Luis Castaneda and Tech. Sgt Ricardo Nieves, 44 Fighter Group aircraft ordinance weapon maintainers, were first to assist at the scene of a car accident March 2 on Highway 70 Alamogordo, N.M.Knowing how to react comes from military and law enforcement training, said Castaneda."At
March 2, 2012 Airmen from FSS learn to serve like the best Airmen stationed at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M., and Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., Airmen completed a food and services course to sharpen their skills and learn new information March 1.The main goal of the class was to educate the Airmen and release new information that is now becoming part of the
March 2, 2012 Holloman Hears a Who "The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go," said Theodor Seuss Geisel, though you may know him by his pen name Dr. Suess. The Ahrens Memorial Library here hosted a Dr. Suess day March 2 in honor of his birthday. "His books have really
March 1, 2012 Holloman’s ORE produces record number of F-22 launches. Members of Team Holloman participated in a Phase One Operational Readiness Exercise, which tested Holloman's ability to prepare and mobilize from peacetime to wartime at a moment's notice, Feb. 27 to Feb. 29.The ORE culminated in the launching of 15 F-22 Raptors, a record number for Holloman."The
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