Jan. 18, 2008 Stealth Fighter Day declared Rep. Nathan Cote (D-Las Cruces) introduced HM 1 declaring Jan. 17, 2008, as Stealth Fighter Day. The bill recognizes the F-117A Nighthawk's years of great service in the United States Air Force who will be retiring the remaining fighters by this summer. It also recognizes Holloman Air Force Base as
Jan. 16, 2008 Last of best load crew of the year Everyone with a United States government identification card and Holloman access is invited to the "Last of the Best" F-117A Weapons Load Crew of the Year Competition Jan. 18, 2008. This event will be held between Hangar 877 and Bldg 888 at 11 a.m. If you have an ID card, you may escort friends,
Jan. 15, 2008 49th CES returns home to Holloman Airmen of the 49th Civil Engineer Squadron were greeted by family, friends and squadron leadership as they returned home to Holloman Air Force Base from their deploymentJan. 10. "There were 45 members of the squadron that were deployed," said Master Sgt. Timothy Miles, 49 CES Readiness Emergency
Jan. 15, 2008 New commander takes on Holloman During the 49th Fighter Wing, Holloman Air Force Base, change of command ceremony Jan. 11, Col. Jeffrey Harrigian took reigns of Holloman's highest ranking position. Colonel Harrigian officially succeeded Brig. Gen. David Goldfein, now the deputy chief of staff, Strategic Plans and Programs,
Jan. 14, 2008 Aircraft Static Display Everyone with a United States government identification card and Holloman access is invited to the monthly aircraft static display 1 to 3 p.m., Jan. 17, in the unrestricted area southwest of Hangar 500. Aircraft scheduled to be available for viewing and photos include the Lockheed F-117A Nighthawk,
Jan. 10, 2008 A general’s dream comes true Brig. Gen. David Goldfein, 49th Fighter Wing commander, flew the F-4 Phantom for the first time Dec. 20, 2007, at Holloman Air Force Base. Though this was a first for the commander, it wasn't a first for the Goldfein family. "This is a dream come true for me because my dad flew the F-4 in Vietnam,"
Jan. 9, 2008 Honor Guard guardsmen receive incentives A guardsman from the 49th Fighter Wing Steel Talons Honor Guard earned an Achievement Medal Jan. 8 at Holloman Air Force Base. An Achievement Medal is one of many incentives given to Honor Guard members. "It is a unique pleasure to sign the award declaration," said Col. Mark Engeman, 49th Mission
Jan. 8, 2008 AFPC releases post-deployment respite guidance 12/31/2007 - RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- Beginning Jan. 19, 2007, eligible active-duty Airmen who deploy 12 or more months during a preceding 36-month period are entitled to administrative absence time off. All active-duty, Guard and Reserve Airmen are eligible for this time off. Separate
Jan. 8, 2008 Service members can rest, relax in Ruidoso Are you one of the many people who believes there's nothing to do in the Tularosa Basin? Are you tired of the same routine every weekend? Are you looking to get away for a little rest and relaxation? Well, the Ruidoso community is offering special rates of up to 30 percent off at participating
Jan. 4, 2008 Certain officer, enlisted bonuses expired Dec. 31 Certain bonus programs for Reserve and active duty officer and enlisted personnel expired Dec. 31 due to the president not signing the fiscal 2008 National Defense Authorization Act and returning it to Congress for changes. All reenlistments for eligible Airmen in Air Force Specialty Codes with a