Jan. 20, 2012 Air Force Releases Draft EIS for Proposed F-35A Training Site In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, the U.S. Air Force has prepared a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the proposed establishment of a Pilot Training Center and associated basing of F-35A training aircraft at one or more existing Air Force or Air National
Jan. 19, 2012 Holloman dormitories receive new mailbox units Members of the 49th Wing Communications Squadron here began the installation of new mailbox units throughout the entire dormitory complex Jan. 13.The installation of the new units will provide approximately 560 Airmen residing in the dormitories with more secure, weather resistant, and overall
Jan. 13, 2012 Construction to build barriers at Main & West Gates Construction is expected to begin at the Main Gate for the installation of pop-up wedge barriers, cable fencing and warning lights Jan. 16. The project is estimated to be completed between April and May.Cable fencing will be installed along First Street beginning at the guard shack continuing to the
Jan. 12, 2012 An Inter-agency Search Effort Successfully Rescues Lost Hikers at White Sands National Monument On January 9, at approximately 3:45 pm, White Sands National Monument received word that two visitors had been hiking within the dunes since noon and were lost and unable to find their way out. Ross Vandaveer and Karen Renshaw, both of Oklahoma, left to go hiking with their three dogs, Stitch, Suzy,
Dec. 29, 2011 Bataan Memorial Death March registration fees increase at midnight, Dec. 31, 2011 Registration fees for the Bataan Memorial Death March will go up on Dec. 31, 2011. If you've been putting off your registration for this memorabile event, go online and register today!Bataan Memorial Death MarchMarch 25, 2012Registration/details at www.bataanmarch.com.$75 - Individual $375
Dec. 23, 2011 Holloman commander declares mission essential personnel for Dec. 23 Col. David Krumm, 49th Wing commander, has declared mission essential personnel are required for Dec. 23 due to inclement weather and unsafe driving conditions. "Team Holloman, Happy Holidays. Althought it seems we're doing this quite frequently, based upon the current and forecasted weather
Dec. 21, 2011 La Luz and West Gate closures Officials with the 49th Wing have announced two gate closures for the upcoming Christmas holiday.Due to an ACC Family Day on Friday, Dec. 23, and the federal holiday in observance of Christmas on Monday, Dec. 26, the La Luz and West gates will be closed on those days. Both gates will reopen on
Dec. 19, 2011 Delayed reporting for Dec. 20 Holloman Air Force Base will open at 9:30 a.m. tomorrow, Dec. 20, due to hazardous driving conditions.Holloman personnel may check the following outlets for updates to work schedule information: www.holloman.af.mil or the Holloman Facebook page, www.facebook.com/HollomanFB
Dec. 16, 2011 New weapon in the fitness arsenal With Air Force leadership focusing heavily on fitness improvements in every flight, squadron, group and wing throughout the U.S. and bases overseas, Airmen everywhere have had to step up their fitness level or face severe consequences.At Holloman, another tool for helping Airmen achieve a higher