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
Feb. 21, 2008 Evening out for families apart from loved one’s The Families Apart dinner took place Wednesday Feb.13, 2008, at the Holloman Air Force Base chapel annex. The Family Apart dinner takes place for spouses and children who have active duty members deployed, on remote tours, or extended temporary duty assignments. "The Families Apart dinner happens
Feb. 21, 2008 Doing business with the Air Force information The contracting office at Holloman Air Force Base invites local businesses interested in learning how to do business with the Air Force to a presentation on Installation Acquisition Transformation. Attendees will gain knowledge of future procurement business practices at base level. The meeting will
Feb. 21, 2008 Help for post-deployment stress How well do you know your Airmen? Are they acting differently since returning from being deployed? If so, maybe they are experiencing some level of post-deployment stress. This stress manifests itself in many different ways and can be very mild to very intense in its impact on an Airman. Every
Feb. 19, 2008 Cloudcroft declares Stealth fighter day The Village of Cloudcroft recognized the F-117A and Team Holloman for their outstanding service to the community on Feb. 12, in the Village Council Chambers. During the meeting, Mayor David Venable read a proclamation declaring Feb. 12, 2008, as "Stealth Fighter Day" in the Village of Cloudcroft.