Aug. 18, 2017 Holloman medical clinic celebrates opening with ribbon cutting Holloman Air Force Base leadership officially opened the new medical clinic with a ribbon cutting ceremony Aug. 18, 2017.The state-of-the-art facility has new design and technological enhancements, helping ensure world-class healthcare for years to come.“The pursuit of health, as we start to improve
Aug. 17, 2017 GAF, HAFB fly last mission as next-door neighbors This is the last mission flight for the F-16 Fighting Falcon and the German air force Tornado. While German flying operations are winding down at Holloman AFB, their departure is not yet finished. The GAF has entered its final stage of departure, however they will not complete their departure from
July 24, 2017 Holloman flies toward the future (Editor’s note: Last names are being withheld due to operational security constraints)The United States Air Force provides day and night support to troops all around the world, and Holloman Air Force Base’s remotely piloted aircraft training mission is at the forefront.“We are making the transition
June 29, 2017 54th Fighter Group pilot named Fighter Instructor Pilot of the Year One of Holloman’s Airmen, Maj. John R. Widmer, 314th Fighter Squadron flight commander and an F-16 instructor pilot, was named the Air Force’s Fighter Instructor Pilot of the Year. The award is designed to recognize fighter pilots and weapon systems officers’ commitment, performance, leadership and
June 6, 2017 EOD receives Tactical Combat Casualty Care training With a pop, whiz and disorienting bang, the action begins. The nature of an EOD Airman's career carries with it certain risks that many others may never have to face. It is important that they have basic knowledge on treating trauma-based injuries.
May 22, 2017 RPA Innovation The RQ-1 predator, later designated as the MQ-1, was the right aircraft, at the right time following the events of September 11, 2001. While the nation was recovering from the largest attack in its history since the bombings of Pearl Harbor, members of the Pentagon prepared for a war they already
May 22, 2017 National EMS week National Emergency Medical Services week kicks off May 22. As an essential public function, EMS practitioners are a vital component of emergency medicine. However, their life-saving services are often overlooked. National EMS week, established in 1974, serves to honor EMS practitioners and their
May 19, 2017 National Police Week 2017 National Police Week was established in 1962 by President John F. Kennedy to pay tribute to law enforcement officers who lost their lives in the line of duty for the safety and protection of others, according to the National Peace Officer's Memorial Fund website. Ceremonies are held annually in
May 1, 2017 Once a fire fighter, always a fire fighter Imagine spending 50 years of your life dedicated to public service. Most people cannot imagine this, and neither did a man who did it. On April 28, 2017, Harvey Stevens, 49th Civil Engineer Squadron assistant chief of fire prevention, hung his helmet in the fire station for the last time at Holloman
April 27, 2017 Combat Air Power starts at Holloman Since 2009, more than 270 international military students including pilots and sensor operators have trained at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M., where combat air power starts. Spain is currently participating in essential training here at the MQ-9 Reaper formal training unit. The United Kingdom,