Dec. 23, 2010 Christmas with the "Fightin' 49ers" Over the last eight decades, the men and women of the 49th Wing have spent the holidays in numerous and often austere locations, from Korea, New Guinea, France, Japan, Germany and Southwest Asia. Despite the difficult conditions, combat environments and separation from friends and family, the
Dec. 22, 2010 Holloman personnel prepare for Operation Assist Santa Team Holloman members are busy preparing for one of their most rewarding missions of the year later this week - "Operation Assist Santa." This year marks the third anniversary of aircraft from the base serving as special escorts as the jolly old elf makes his way through New Mexico."We are Santa's
Dec. 16, 2010 SafeTALK: Acronym to save a life SafeTALK. It is two simple words with a big meaning, and it is gradually making its way into the minds of all Team Holloman members.While chaplains and assistants with the 49th Wing Chapel have always been available to assist Team Holloman members in need, they've recently begun teaching the
Dec. 15, 2010 Holiday fire safety vigilance ensures winter wonderland The winter holiday season brings many joys along with its festive atmosphere. Unfortunately, it also brings added fire hazards.Officials with the 49th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Protection Flight remind everyone to remain vigilant when dealing with these added hazards."Pay attention. A little
Dec. 15, 2010 Cookie crumbles the right way for Holloman Airmen Dorm residents were on the receiving end of a sweet surprise delivered directly to their rooms Dec. 13 by their First Sergeants. Members of the local community, as well as Team Holloman members and residents, have been gathering cookies since Dec. 6 as part of the Airman Cookie Drive.More than 1,400
Nov. 24, 2010 Grand opening on base honors nearby tribe A relationship rooted in a symbolic patch design was paid tribute during the grand opening of the 29th Attack Squadron's Heritage Room Nov. 18.The room was opened in honor of the Mescalero Apache Tribe who, in October 2009, lended their artwork and native symbology for the squadron's unofficial