March 15, 2007 UAVs fly in the Tularosa Basin Unmanned Aerial Vehicles in the Tularosa Basin aren't new. Planes without pilots have been flying in and out of Holloman Air Force Base for years as drones and aerial targets. What is new and quite phenomenal is the type of Unmanned Aircraft System testing being done here. These efforts are being
March 14, 2007 Holloman recieves goal day for outstanding UCI performance Congratulations Fightin' 49ers! Friday, we received our "grade" from the Air Combat Command Inspector General Team and I want to share with you just how well we did during our Unit Compliance Inspection. First, some statistics: · 46 inspectors arrived to look at 266 programs across the wing. · Of
March 12, 2007 F-117A retirement bittersweet occasion It was a bittersweet occasion for many members of Team Holloman as the first six F-117A Nighthawks made their final flight into retirement March 12. More than 500 spectators from Holloman and the Alamogordo community showed up to sign the jets and say their goodbyes. "With the launch of these great
March 8, 2007 Annual duathlon coming to Holloman The 15th Annual Southwest Challenge duathlon is scheduled at Holloman March 18 for a 5K run and a 30K bike race. Holloman's Outdoor Recreation Center is hosting the event for all foreign and domestic military servicemembers, retirees, dependents and civilians, including those who wish to participate
March 5, 2007 Shuttle bus service gets Airmen to work The 49th Logistics Readiness Squadron Vehicle Operations Flight runs a shuttle bus service from the on-base dorms to the west side of base for dorm residents who have no other means of getting to work. "The shuttle service is being provided on a trial basis," said 2nd Lt. Tracy Gilmore, 49 LRS
March 1, 2007 AFMC commander visits Holloman The commander of Air Force Materiel Command recently met with 49th Fighter Wing and 46th Test Group leadership to discuss key issues. Gen. Bruce Carlson, AFMC commander, returned to Holloman last week to get updates on 46 TG programs, check the progress on test facility upgrades and discuss AFMC's
Feb. 28, 2007 Holloman Services Squadron hosts basketball tourney Seven varsity-level basketball teams from across the region converged on Holloman Feb. 23-25 to compete in a tournament hosted by the 49th Services Squadron's Fitness and Sports Center. Holloman's team, led by coach Marcellues Hall, had a strong showing on their home court and claimed third place
Feb. 28, 2007 TRICARE appointments available online It is now easier to get an appointment at the 49th Medical Group with appointment scheduling online at www.tricare.com. Appointments online have been around for a while, said Maj. Winston Massey, 49 MDG group practice manager. Routine and acute appointments in the family practice, internal medicine