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
May 4, 2009 Military Working Dog honored during memorial service Holloman Air Force Base members said goodbye May 1 to one of their own at a memorial service rendering full military honors to a 49th Security Forces Squadron Military Working Dog. Uro, a four year-old German Shepherd, died April 24 at Holloman. His death was determined to be caused by Gastric
May 4, 2009 Holocaust Remembrance Day Airmen from around Holloman gathered April 21 to observe the nation's annual "Days of Remembrance" which tells the story of the victims who endured the Holocaust. This observance allowed Holloman's to better understand the suffering of more than six million Jews at the hands of the Nazis during
May 4, 2009 Drivers advised to remember school zone safety The last day of school is approaching and students will be out and about taking part in summer activities. However, until May 22, all drivers on Holloman Air Force Base are asked to slow down and observe the posted speed limits in the school zones. "Throughout the year, we've had problems with
April 29, 2009 Fly Away Security Team Airmen provide protection in Iraq's sky, ground The U.S. Air Force's more than 25,000 security forces members can deploy to perform a wide variety of duties ranging from air base defense, installation law enforcement, convoy escorts, detainee guards, quick reaction force or police trainers. For the select few security forces Airmen serving as Fly