Nov. 9, 2010 Need to know: FPCON levels Every member of Team Holloman should recognize the five different Force Protection Conditions and know what to do in the event the conditions are ever changed.The FPCON system is directed by the Department of Defense to position military facilities against possible threats. These levels can be
Nov. 9, 2010 Holloman members showcase strength in lifting competition Members of Team Holloman competed in a Powerlifting Competition at the Domenici Fitness and Sports Center Nov.5.The competition, organized by the 49th Maintenance Squadron, gave Holloman members an opportunity to test their strength and compete against each other in the squat, bench press and
Nov. 9, 2010 Flu vaccinations -- ensuring mission readiness The 49th Medical Group will be distributing flu vaccinations at the Deployment Processing Center, Building 908, from 8 a.m. Nov. 9 through 4:30 p.m. Nov. 10.During these times, the processing center will be manned 24/7 and no appointments will be necessary to receive the vaccination which is
Nov. 8, 2010 586th Flight Test Squadron hits testing milestone The 586th Flight Test Squadron, part of Air Force Materiel Command's 46th Test Group, recently hit an aviation milestone when the unit completed flight testing of an inert missile, the LTGM-65 Laser Maverick, currently under development by Raytheon Missile Systems. Air Force testers have flown many
Nov. 8, 2010 Fitness center to receive outdoor makeover Engineers and leadership with the 49th Civil Engineering and Contracting Squadrons, along with Col. David Krumm, 49th Wing commander, held a Groundbreaking Ceremony for the new outdoor fitness complex Nov.2.The ceremony was held at the new fitness pavilion construction site across the street from
Nov. 4, 2010 Updates to law increase legal protections for Airmen Many Airmen know that there are special benefits and protections based on their status as members of the U.S. Armed Forces; however many are not aware of the nature and extent of these protections.The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) is a federal law that provides a variety of protections to
Nov. 3, 2010 PT 101 A new class has emerged at the Domenici Fitness and Sports Center targeted for Airmen struggling with the physical fitness assessment , but open to anyone who wishes to improve their current score.The class, PT 101, focuses on the muscle groups needed to pass the test components and is designed to
Nov. 3, 2010 Commander's Call emphasizes wingmanship, readiness The 49th Wing commander stressed the importance of wingmanship and readiness, while also expressing his continued appreciation for the Holloman Airmen during two Commander's Calls Nov. 1.During the gathering, Col. David Krumm lauded Team Holloman for the numerous missions they've accomplished in the
Nov. 1, 2010 Holloman centrifuge takes last spin Members of the Physiological Training Center concluded 22 years of centrifuge training at Holloman with its final spin Oct. 27.The culmination of the centrifuge training mission at Holloman was directed by the Department of Defense Base Realignment and Closure of 2005 which announced the