July 22, 2009 UAS FTU to bring new mission to Holloman Gen. John Corley, commander of Air Combat Command, with concurrence from the chief of staff of the Air Force, recently announced Holloman as the new location for an additional unmanned aircraft system formal training unit, bringing with it new people and a new mission. The unmanned aerial vehicles
July 21, 2009 746th Test Squadron announces 'JAMFEST 2009' The 746th Test Squadron will offer authorized GPS users another testing and training opportunity in its series of JAMFEST events Nov. 2 through Nov. 6 at White Sands Missile Range, N.M. Introduced in May 2004, JAMFEST provides a realistic GPS jamming environment for testing GPS-based navigation
July 20, 2009 HAWC to host Teen Wellness Camp: Prevention -- not intervention -- is the key The Health and Wellness center will be hosting a two-week camp beginning August 3 for Holloman teenagers that focuses on lifelong health and wellness through hands-on activities and educational classes.The goal of the camp is to make health a priority at a young age and promote a healthy lifestyle
July 17, 2009 Chief Choice Award presented for June 2009 The Chief's are proud to award June's Chief's Choice award to Senior Airman Anthony Hayner from the 49th Aeromedical Dental Squadron. He is recognized for his outstanding customer service and professional image. Chosen by Chief Master Sgt. Kenneth Pease, Airman Hayner is an Ophthalmic Technician
July 16, 2009 President Lincoln creates 'Medal of Honor' Abraham Lincoln was the 16th president of the United States and his actions to preserve the Union and end slavery before his assassination in 1865 are legendary. However, it is his action in July 1862 that made him historic in the Army Air Corps (eventually Air Force) ranks. The story begins in
July 15, 2009 Governor Bill Richardson announces support to save Alamogordo Schools Governor Bill Richardson and Education Secretary Veronica C. García today announced their support to keep two Alamogordo schools open: Holloman Middle School and High Rolls Elementary School. "Both of these schools are vital to the Alamogordo community and I am committed to making sure their doors
July 14, 2009 HAFB officially selected MQ-1/9 FTU location Gen. John D. W. Corley, commander of Air Combat Command, with concurrence from the chief of staff of the Air Force, announced Holloman Air Force Base, N.M., has been officially selected as the new location for an additional MQ-1/9 formal training unit. "This is a historic day for Holloman Air Force