7 Nov 2017

Innovation at cyber level

Following a Department of Defense directive, the Air Force is transitioning to a Microsoft Windows 10 secure host baseline. This transition will provide a shared baseline for Air Force cyber operators to manage, resulting in lower information technology costs and streamlining of the IT operating environment.

3 Nov 2017

HAFB EOD conducts joint range clearance

Airmen from the 49th Civil Engineer Squadron’s Explosive Ordnance Disposal unit, and EOD representatives from Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash., and Fort Bliss, Texas performed a range clearance operation Oct. 30-31, 2017, on the Red Rio Range, north of Holloman AFB, N.M.

31 Oct 2017

October 2017 Chief's Choice Award

Q1.) Where is your hometown? A1.) Hickory, NC    Q2.) How long have you been in the Air Force? A2.) 1 Year and 6 months     Q3.) How long have you been at Holloman? A3.) 11 months    Q4.) What squadron are you a part of, what is your job title and what are your duties? A4.) Squadron: 54th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron/ 314th Air Maintenance

27 Oct 2017

Thank you for asking

“Is she okay?” “Wait, did that guy have a black eye?” “Who did you pick a fight with?” “Someone must have checked on them already?” “I don’t want to embarrass them.” These are just a few of the many questions people may have asked themselves during Holloman’s Black Eye Campaign on Oct. 24, 2017. Six volunteers were given moulage black eyes and

26 Oct 2017

Stay safe this Halloween

Free candy, dressing up as your favorite character and yelling trick-or-treat are not the only important things about Halloween night. Keeping your children safe on Halloween can be made easy by following simple rules and keeping safety at the forefront of your mind. When trick-or-treating on base during the designated hours of 6 - 9 p.m. vehicle

24 Oct 2017

Commentary: 9th ATKS celebrates 76th anniversary

This October, we at the 9th Attack Squadron pause to celebrate the squadron’s immense history and proud heritage.  The squadron, originally the 9th Pursuit Squadron, celebrated its 76th anniversary in 2017.In 1941, the 9th Pursuit Squadron was established in Selfridge Field, Michigan, as one of the three original squadrons assigned to the 49th

16 Oct 2017

HAFB Fire Prevention Week

Annual Fire Prevention Week, held by the 49th Civil Engineer Squadron, kicked off Oct. 10, 2017 on Holloman Air Force Base, with the theme of “Every Second Counts, Plan Two Ways Out.” Fire Prevention Week has been observed annually for 94 years and was created to pay tribute to those who lost family and property in the Great Chicago Fire of 1871.

11 Oct 2017

Holloman Airman wins WSMR warrior challenge

Moments after shaking the commander’s hand, Airman 1st Class Anthony Phillips clears his throat to boisterously shout, “Aim High,” the official U.S. Air Force slogan, for all Airmen in the room to hear. Starting goals, achieving them and always setting new ones were the next words sitting on the back of his tongue ready to be spit out at any moment.

5 Oct 2017

September Chief's Choice Award

Staff Sgt. Gregory Perez, 49th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron avionics technician, was selected as the Chief’s Choice Award recipient by Chief Master Sgt. Jonathan Veal, 49th AMXS Chief Enlisted Manager, at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M., Oct. 04, 2017.

26 Sep 2017

JA hosts Constitution Day assembly

Representatives from the 49th Wing Staff Judge Advocate office spoke to students about the history of the United States Constitution Sept. 21, 2017 at Holloman Middle School to commemorate Constitution Week. The visit provided more than 190 children the opportunity to learn about the Founding Fathers and what it took to make a new form of