Aug. 1, 2007 Holloman helps Airmen get to Air Force Ball This year's Air Force Ball: 60th Anniversary Celebration is being held Sept. 14 in Albuquerque. The large-scale event will take place at the Sandia Resort and will incorporate all New Mexico air bases, Kirtland, Cannon and Holloman. "We are absolutely thrilled and honored to have been selected,"
July 31, 2007 49th Security Forces Airmen deploy The 49th Fighter Wing said farewell July 31 to approximately 30 Airmen from the 49th Security Forces Squadron who departed on a six month deployment to Kuwait where they will secure base facilities and airfields. Most of the Airmen have been on more than one deployment before, but all stressed that
July 26, 2007 Safety tips for when lightning strikes In the last couple of weeks, we have seen a number of thunder storms in and around the Alamogordo and Holloman area. Knowing what to do prior to a storm can mean the difference between life and death. When you first see lightning or hear thunder, it's time to seek shelter and take protective
July 24, 2007 New vice commander joins Team Holloman A new face in wing leadership has come to the Friendliest Place on Earth and joined Team Holloman. Col. Michael McGee, new 49th Fighter Wing vice commander, is excited about the opportunities Holloman holds because of its unique location. "We have the incredible opportunity to get the world's best
July 23, 2007 Stealth gets royal visit When the 49th Fighter Wing's Demonstration Team set up a static display aircraft at the Royal International Air Tattoo in Fairford, England July 14 and 15, they had no idea they would attract the eye of Britain's royal family. On the second day of the international air show, Prince Michael of Kent
July 12, 2007 Sun sets on former vice commander's career after nearly three decades After nearly 26 years of service, Col. David Moore, former vice wing commander, hung up his flight suit in a retirement ceremony here July 6. As an English major, the colonel's goals when he first came in were to learn how to fly, sky dive and write a book. As luck would have it, the only thing he
July 6, 2007 Secret to good customer service is no “Mystery” at the BX Operating more than 3,100 facilities in more than 35 countries and 49 states requires the Army & Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) to employ a variety of methods to track and improve customer service. AAFES' customer service department, for example, is engaged in an ongoing dialog with more than