April 4, 2011 New lighting to save energy, money Members of the 49th Civil Engineer Squadron Assets Management office worked with contractors, March 24, to install energy efficient lighting in more than 25 aircraft hangars on base.The new T5 high output fluorescent lighting is network controlled to harvest daylight and is projected to save 40
March 31, 2011 Dorms receive breath of new life When buildings become outdated or unsuitable, they are often abandoned or demolished. On base, many buildings have suffered the latter in favor of constructing new structures where the old ones once stood.For five Holloman dorms, a different situation is unfolding.To accommodate the wing's mission
March 29, 2011 WSMR memorial marathon eternalizes Bataan Death March People from around the United States and several foreign countries gathered March 27 at White Sands Missile Range for the 22nd Annual Bataan Memorial Death March to honor and recognize a special group of World War II veterans.The Bataan Memorial Death March honors the 75,000 U.S. and Filipino troops
March 11, 2011 Holloman Airman gets fit during deployment More than 10 group physical training sessions weekly, and a gym stocked with weight machines and cardio equipment make it possible for personnel deploying to Air Force Mortuary Affairs Operations to get in shape during their time here. Two individuals who took advantage of the opportunity were
March 9, 2011 Holloman, AF firefighters stay ready to fight any blaze in Iraq They laugh and they joke, but when the call comes, they move with absolute seriousness. They relax and play, but when needed they move like they knew it was coming.They are a team of 35 firefighters -- ranging in rank from airman first class to chief master sergeant. Each walks with a heightened
March 9, 2011 AF Chief of Chaplains speaks at Holloman's National Prayer Luncheon Team Holloman members of all religious backgrounds gathered to join in prayer and celebration during the National Prayer Luncheon at the Enlisted Club March 4.The yearly observation, held all over the nation, celebrates each individual's right to worship as they please."It's an amazing thing that we
March 7, 2011 Team Holloman honors fallen Airman Team Holloman gathered March 1 during a memorial service to honor and remember Holloman warrior, Staff Sgt. Lloyd Theriot, who passed away Feb. 24 during surgery.The service was followed by a dignified transfer performed by the Holloman Steel Talons Honor Guard March 2 at the El Paso International
March 4, 2011 49th MDG joins nationwide effort to promote patient safety awareness In a nationwide effort to empower patients and strengthen teamwork between patients, families and their healthcare providers, the 49th Medical Group is joining other leading healthcare organizations across the country and around the world in celebration of Patient Safety Awareness Week, March 6
March 1, 2011 Smile! Dental professional’s week is March 7 – 12 The second week of March has been set aside by the American Dental Association to recognize the dental professionals at the 49th Medical Group's Dental Clinic.Good oral health and hygiene are important components of physical fitness and combat readiness. The Air Force establishes and maintains