Feb. 5, 2008 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,
Jan. 31, 2008 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
Jan. 28, 2008 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
Jan. 24, 2008 Tops and Blue is looking for you Tops In Blue 2008 needs musicians, technicians, drivers RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- If you play the trumpet, trombone, saxophone, or guitar you could be the person Tops In Blue is searching for through out the Air Force. If you have technical skills or can drive a truck, you have an
Jan. 23, 2008 Last Nighthawk lodeo The final F-117A Weapons Load Crew of the Year Competition gave an audience one last chance to witness Nighthawk load crews in action on Jan. 18. The competition placed 2007's quarterly winners against each other to determine which crew is the best of the year. The competition consists of a
Jan. 21, 2008 Historical drone missile launched The first-ever launch of an air to ground missile from a full scale aerial target drone was completed Jan. 9 by Detachment 1, 82nd Aerial Targets Squadron located at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M. The FSAT is an unmanned QF-4 Phantom Drone that was operated by remote control from a ground station,
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,