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  • National prayer breakfast honors heroes

    The National Prayer Breakfast was held Feb. 7 at the Desert Sands Club on Holloman Air Force Base. The theme for this year was 'Who are your heroes?'. The guest speaker was Col. (Chaplain) Gerald A. Houge, Air Force Special Operations Command chaplain from Hurlburt Field, Fla., who was stationed at

  • Military appreciation weekend in Ruidoso

    On April 11-12, 2008, the Village of Ruidoso and Ruidoso Downs will sponsor a Military Appreciation Weekend to show their gratitude for the contributions of the U.S. military forces to the Global War on Terrorism and to our nation's defense. There will be military displays and demonstrations from

  • Martin Luther King Observance

    Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was honored during an observance ceremony, Jan. 25, 2008, at the Holloman Air Force Base Community Center. This event was held in remembrance of what Dr. King Jr. accomplished for African Americans in the United States. This ceremony included guest speaker Pastor James E.

  • Support Group for parents with special needs children

    Alamogordo Autism Support Group connects parents who have children with Autism, PDD, Aspergers Syndrome, and other related diagnosis. While the autistic spectrum is large and each child is different, there are other parents who are going through similar situations, have similar frustrations and

  • Postal Service offers first-time military discount

    Planning to send a care package to a military service member serving abroad? Send it after March 3 to take advantage of a new flat-rate box from the Postal Service that is 50 percent larger and delivered for $10.95 to an APO/FPO address -- $2 less than for domestic destinations. "This is the first

  • Guided tours available

    Guided tours of Holloman Air Force base are available. Although availability is limited, officials will consider requests from groups of 12 or more. Tours range in length from one to four hours. Generally, depending upon mission and security requirements, visitors may be able to visit some base

  • Animals need love too

    We are now offering Spays, Neuters and Dental Cleanings on Wednesdays, by appointment only. Can call ahead and get your name added to the list. Your pet must have a current exam to ensure there are not any unforeseen problems with your pet prior to the day of surgery. For dogs and cats 5 years and

  • Holloman Air Force Base Speakers’ Bureau

    The 49th Fighter Wing Speakers' Bureau provides presenters for schools, clubs, conferences, and almost any kind of organizational meetings. A range of speakers are available who can speak on topics such as flight, space operations, research and development, the new Lockheed-Martin F-22A Raptor,

  • The Need for speed

    In the beginning there was the Snark. That is how the Holloman High Speed Test Track (HHSTT) got its start. The Snark, a name taken from the Lewis Carroll poem, was a ground-launched, jet-powered cruise missile with a range of nearly 1500 miles, weighing nearly 14 tons and was the size of a large

  • The Need for Smooth

    The 846th Test Squadron is known worldwide for its ability to send test articles of all sizes down the Holloman High Speed Test Track (HHSTT) at record breaking speeds. Almost all of the test articles are simulating various regimes of flight, whether it is for a jet fighter ejection seat, guided