Feb. 3, 2012 New DBIDS requirements ensure safety, ease of access After a brief hiatus to upgrade the software on the 49th Security Forces Defense Biometric Identification System, as of Feb. 1 hand-held scanners are being used again at all three gates at Holloman AFB. Using barcode technology and fingerprints to verify the access authorization of everyone entering
Feb. 3, 2012 Air Force announces force structure overview for FY 13 and beyond Air Force officials announced proposed force structure changes which support the new DoD strategic guidance retiring 286 aircraft over the next five years, including 227 in fiscal year 13.According to Secretary of the Air Force, Michael Donley, the Air Force is shaping itself for future challenges
Feb. 3, 2012 Opening the door to a fit Air Force The Air Force has made a clear statement that today's Airmen need to make fitness an important part of their career. The Domenici Fitness and Sports Center supported that cause by offering an open house Jan. 27 for residents of Holloman.The open house featured Body Combat, Body Pump, Cx works and
Feb. 3, 2012 Relax, Restore, Revive - at 'reFUEL' Who loves coffee? What about free coffee? It's no secret that many members of Team Holloman desire this hot, refueling beverage. If you happen to be one of them, then the newly established "reFUEL Coffee House," located in the first floor dayroom of dormitory 336, will suit your needs
Jan. 26, 2012 A Special way to serve A special duty briefing will be held Jan 27 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Airman Family and Readiness Center here. The briefing will include information on all aspects of special duty opportunities.Senior Airmen with at least 35 months time in service through Master Sgts. with less than 16 years
Jan. 26, 2012 Holloman called out again to search White Sands For the second time in two weeks, personnel from Holloman Air Force Base assisted the National Park Service in finding someone who was lost at the White Sands National Monument.About 50 Airmen from the 49th Wing were called out Jan. 15 to help search for a 15-year old autistic boy who had wandered
Jan. 25, 2012 Varsity soccer season ends with championship The Holloman Varsity Soccer team ended its season with a very strong showing at the annual Copper Cup Tournament, held over the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend, Jan. 14-16, in Tempe, Ariz.Eighteen members of the Holloman community, including members from the German Air Force and the U.S.
Jan. 24, 2012 MQ-9 performs emergency landing Officials with the 49th Wing announced a remotely piloted MQ-9 Reaper performed an emergency landing Jan. 23 at approximately 9:45 p.m. just south of the base.The aircraft is assigned to the 29th Attack Squadron, which is a remotely piloted aircraft flying training unit. The accident occurred at the
Jan. 20, 2012 Roundabout not a ‘vicious circle’ Motorists on the installation who have been to the intersection of New Mexico Avenue and Sixth Street have experienced Holloman's unique road junction -- a roundabout.The roundabout on base may be the first road junction of its kind to be seen by many members of Team Holloman, said Dan Salinas, 49th