May 14, 2009 746th Test Squadron integral part of Hubble repair May 13 was rendezvous time for the crew of the space shuttle Atlantis and the Hubble Space Telescope. But prior to reaching this point, months of preparation work was done for this mission and the 46th Test Wing played a vital role. During the next week, astronauts will go on five spacewalks to
May 13, 2009 Airman's Roll Call: Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month This week's Airman's Roll Call focuses on the contributions Asian-Pacific Americans have made to the country and the history of Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month. On Oct. 28, 1992, President George H. W. Bush signed Public Law 102-450, enacting May as Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month. The
May 13, 2009 Post-9/11 GI Bill will give Airmen more options The 49th Mission Support Group recently released a document summarizing the Post-9/11 GI Bill which will supersede the Montgomery GI Bill and provide benefits to service members and veterans wishing to pursue an education. "Benefits for the Post-9/11 GI Bill will be payable for training pursued on
May 12, 2009 Holloman AFB to participate in MAW Holloman Airmen and equipment will be showcased to the public during the city of Ruidoso's annual Military Appreciation Week slated for May 14 through 17. MAW started in April 2008 as a venue for the Ruidoso area community to show their appreciation to all servicemembers in the Tularosa basin as
May 11, 2009 The Defender Dispatch The following information is derived from the 49th Security Forces Squadron desk blotter. The intent is to highlight some of the more significant events our SF Defenders responded to in February 2009. TICKETS ISSUED: As of 26 February 2009, 48 traffic citations were issued, 73 verbal warnings were
May 6, 2009 49th Fighter Wing deploys for Combat Hammer The 49th Fighter Wing is participating in Combat Hammer, a weapons system evaluation program, sponsored by the 86th Fighter Weapons Squadron, Hill Air Force Base, Utah. The 86th FWS is able to evaluate the accuracy of various air-to-ground weapons systems with the assistance of F-22A Raptors from