March 3, 2008 Air Force Association Membership Drive The Holloman Air Force Base Air Force Association-Fran Parker Chapter 196 kicks off its membership drive March 6, 2008, at 4 pm in the Desert Sands ballroom. All base personnel are invited to attend the meeting. The AFA mission is threefold: educate the public about the critical role of aerospace
March 3, 2008 HOLLOMAN RECYCLING CENTER CLOSES On Feb. 1, 2008, the Holloman Air Force Base recycling center shut its doors. The 49th Civil Engineer Squadron pollution prevention manager, Mike Jago, described it as too expensive to operate. He said that the base was paying over $300,000 to collect 390 tons of recyclables. In addition, he said
March 3, 2008 Holloman personnel deploy to support the U.S. Air Force mission This year, the U.S. Air Force is retiring the F-117A Nighthawk, currently stationed at Holloman Air Force Base, NM. But that doesn't mean that Holloman's war time mission has stopped -- or even slowed down. Since the 49th Pursuit Group was activated in 1941, Holloman's Airmen have been deploying all
Feb. 29, 2008 New weight limit for moves to Japan For many Air Force members, relocating to Japan has meant getting rid of, or storing, many pieces of their furniture. If you were moving to Japan, the military would only pay to move 25 percent of your full weight allowance, or JFTR. But that has recently changed. Effective March 1, 2008, members
Feb. 29, 2008 Test track takes levitation to new speeds While Holloman's High Speed Test Track (HHSTT) is best known for its record breaking speed capabilities, it's also known for its innovation when it comes to new and improved technology. The 846th Test Squadron and its HHSTT conducted their fifth magnetic levitation (MagLev) developmental test Feb.
Feb. 26, 2008 Sonic Booms in local flying area Residents in the communities surrounding Holloman Air Force Base may notice a periodic sonic boom starting now through the end of April in preparation for the F-22 arrival. Holloman AFB is expecting its first two F-22 aircraft in June 2008.The 49th Fighter Wing has developed a plan using T-38
Feb. 25, 2008 Holloman recycling center closes On Feb. 1, 2008, the Holloman Air Force Base recycling center shut its doors. The 49th Civil Engineer Squadron pollution prevention manager, Mike Jago, described it as too expensive to operate. He said that the base was paying over $300,000 to collect 390 tons of recyclables annually. In addition,
Feb. 22, 2008 Summer jobs available at Air Force bases worldwide Students and certain other eligible persons can gain marketable skills and earn money while enjoying their summer vacations with the Air Force Summer Hire Program, Air Force Personnel Center officials here said Feb. 19. Job vacancies will be posted on the USAJobs Web site and may be advertised
Feb. 22, 2008 ACC officials issue latest release from stand down for F-15s Gen. John D.W. Corley, Air Combat Command commander, returned 149 grounded F-15s to flight Feb. 15 contingent upon the completion of customized inspections on each of the aircraft's longerons. This "stand-down release" order brings the total number of cleared A, B, C and D-model F-15 aircraft to
Feb. 22, 2008 OTS begins new close-combat course Today's Airmen don't simply drop bombs or watch combat from a distance; they are in the fight. From operations in Iraq and Afghanistan to the Horn of Africa, Airmen are consistently working outside the wire in support of their Army, Navy and Marine counterparts. This means Airmen need to know how to