Jan. 10, 2007 Honorary commanders assume command Most of Holloman's military units get new commanders this week, some with no prior military experience at all. Of course, the new commanders won't be issuing any orders anytime soon. They're honorary commanders, citizens of Alamogordo, whose full-time responsibilities range from bank president to
Jan. 8, 2007 Black Sheep take on new commander A new squadron commander assumed the helm of the 49th Fighter Wing's 8th Fighter Squadron "Black Sheep" at a ceremony held in an aircraft hangar here Jan. 5. Lt. Col. Todd Flesch, previously the squadron's director of operations, began his command by lauding the work of his predecessor, Lt. Col.
Jan. 4, 2007 47 Airmen promoted Tuesday Team Holloman recognized and celebrated the promotions of 47 Airmen from the 49th Fighter Wing at a ceremony in the Enlisted Club on base Jan. 3. The Airmen assumed ranks ranging from master sergeant to Airman, and represented every group in the wing. More than a hundred Airmen from across the base,
Dec. 28, 2006 USO gives to Holloman families The 49th Fighter Wing vice commander accepted ten $50 gift certificates for meals at area restaurants Dec. 18 on behalf of families of Airmen stationed at Holloman and deployed overseas. Ms. Yolanda Castillo, United Services Organizations, and Ms. Diana Campbell, U.S. Foodservice-Albuquerque,
Dec. 26, 2006 HAFB Contingency Response Force ready for Discovery landing Space Shuttle Discovery landed safely at 5:32 p.m. Eastern Standard Time at Kennedy Space Center, Fla., bringing the shuttle's mission to a successful end, and though it did not land at White Sands Missile Range, the emergency response team from Holloman stood ready to launch into action. "Whether
Dec. 21, 2006 Bunyaps inactivate with honor The Holloman community gathered in Hangar 301 for the 7th Fighter Squadron's inactivation ceremony Friday. Col. Jack Forsythe, 49th Operations Group commander, Lt. Col. Chris Knehans, 7th Fighter Squadron commander, and Mr. Greg Stephens, honorary commander of the 7th Fighter Squadron, spoke at the
Dec. 20, 2006 Firedawgs break ground for new stations The Holloman fire emergency services flight broke ground for two new fire stations on base Tuesday. The new fire stations are needed to replace the existing stations which are outdated and beyond economical repair, said Mr. Wayne Mello, 49th Civil Engineer Squadron fire chief. Also, the new stations