March 23, 2009 Perpetuate the Legacy of Our Nation's Greatest Heroes Two years ago, Congress established National Medal of Honor Day on March 25 to recognize a small group of ordinary Americans who found themselves in extraordinary circumstances and responded with resounding courage. They are veterans who, while in the thick of the fight, acted with selflessness and
March 19, 2009 USAF Honor Guard recruiting team wants you The USAF Honor Guard recruiting team will visit Holloman March 25. If you are interested in joining this elite ceremonial unit, please attend the 2 .pm. briefing at the Base Theater. For more information and minimum qualifications, please visit the USAF Honor Guard website at
March 19, 2009 Holloman Airmen become American citizens A naturalization ceremony took place recently in El Paso, Texas, recognizing a new group of American citizens. Within that group were two members of Team Holloman. More than 1,000 applicants were granted U.S. citizenship March 11 during a ceremony at the El Paso Convention and Performing Arts
March 18, 2009 Biggest Loser Competition Airmen from Holloman Air Force Base are currently taking part in the second edition of a weight loss competition based loosely on the television show, the Biggest Loser. The challenge, which is hosted by the 49th Force Support Squadron, has more than 70 Airmen taking part and encourages them to be
March 18, 2009 Combat controller receives Air Force Cross, Purple Heart Tears stood in Sue Rhyner's eyes as she talked about her son, who, in a ceremony March 10 here received the Air Force Cross, the highest military decoration awarded by the service, and a Purple Heart. Staff Sgt. Zachary Rhyner of the 21st Special Tactics Squadron from Pope Air Force Base, N.C.,
March 12, 2009 F-22 course designed to educate Team Holloman Members of Team Holloman had the chance to get to know the Air Force's newest aircraft March 9 when they took part in the monthly F-22A Raptor Familiarization Course. The course is designed to introduce all the personnel assigned to Holloman to the aircraft. It also afforded members of Team Holloman
March 12, 2009 Personnel advised of possible traffic delays Military personnel and regular visitors to Holloman can expect traffic delays and a gate closure Friday, March 13, from 8:30 a.m. to approximately 10 a.m. as crews work to move a piece of equipment to White Sands Missile Range. The delays will affect mainly the western portion of the base, however,
March 12, 2009 12 AF commander visits Holloman Senior leaders of the 49th Fighter Wing at Holloman received a special opportunity March 2 and March 3 to visit with the commander of the 12th Air Force (Air Forces Southern Command). Lt. Gen. Norman Seip came to Holloman to tour the base and see the progress being made on the F-22 facilities, thank