May 24, 2007 We shall never forget: Memorial Day ceremony held in remembrance of fallen hereos A Memorial Day ceremony was held at Heritage Park here today in honor and remembrance of servicemembers who have made the ultimate sacrifice in serving the nation during war. Memorial Day, originally known as "Decoration Day" was officially proclaimed on May 5, 1868, by General John Logan, national
May 24, 2007 At 25 years old the F-117 still draws a crowd On the eve of its retirement from the Air Force inventory, the F-117A Stealth Fighter continues to impress crowds wherever it flies. At the recent Joint Services Open House, one of the Department of Defense's largest air shows, held annually at Andrews Air Force Base, Md., the Nighthawk drew tens of
May 22, 2007 Air Force Space Command general visits Holloman The commander of Air Force Space Command recently came to Holloman for a visit to a tenant unit here under his command. Gen. Kevin Chilton visited the 4th Space Control Squadron, which provides combat space superiority effects to the commander, Joint Space Operations, and theater Combatant
May 21, 2007 Financial management transformation underway at Holloman The Air Force financial management transformation currently underway is the greatest single change in the organization's 60-year history. "We, and all of Air Force Financial Management, are transforming the way we conduct business to better provide expert decision support and analysis to commanders,
May 14, 2007 LRS Airmen deploy to Afghanistan Six Airmen from the 49th Logistics Readiness Squadron's Vehicle Operations Flight deployed to Afghanistan May 12 to support the Army by driving and operating gun trucks in convoys there. Before arriving in theater the Airmen are reporting to Camp Bullis, San Antonio, for advanced training prior to
May 14, 2007 49 MDG hosting annual health fair The 49th Medical Group is hosting their annual health fair May 18 at the Fitness and Sports Center from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The health fair is being held to celebrate National Fitness and Sports Month and will coincide with Holloman's Safety and Sports Day. The goal of this event is for people to be
May 14, 2007 Air Force pioneer visits Holloman, shares experiences An Air Force pioneer, instrumental in the development of the modern parachute system and high-altitude testing, spoke to Airmen here May 11, providing a glimpse into our service's heritage. Retired Col. Joe Kittinger told stories about his involvement in projects Man High and Excelsior during the
May 11, 2007 49th Fighter Wing completes realistic deployment exercise The 49th Fighter Wing brought it's Phase I and II combined exercise to a close May 11 after two weeks of realistic combat training at Holloman Air Force Base. The wing simulated deploying the F-117A Nighthawk, along with assets from across the wing, to a forward operating base in Iraq. To replicate