Sept. 28, 2006 This week in Holloman history This week in Holloman history: Sept. 23, 1968 - Following the arrival of the 49th, another housing crisis arose in Alamogordo. Relieving some of the housing problems, the base leased 95 units at Alamo Courts for temporary housing of incoming personnel. Additionally, the base renovated the old
Sept. 28, 2006 From Holloman elite to Air Force elite One of Holloman's finest was recently selected to become one of the Air Force's finest. Staff Sgt. Jason Estrada, 49th Medical Support Squadron and Holloman Honor Guardsman, was recruited to the Air Force Honor Guard at Bolling AFB, Washington D.C., when some of their members were here for a formal
Sept. 21, 2006 Colonel Goldfein nammed last F-117A Bandit The commander of the 49th Fighter Wing, Col. David Goldfein, is the last of an honored breed. When Colonel Goldfein flew his first F-117A Sept. 14, he became the last Bandit. The Bandit nickname harkens back to when the Stealth Fighter Program in Tonopah, Nev., was classified, said Lt. Col. Chris
Sept. 21, 2006 Holloman preps for Oktoberfest Tickets for the 10th annual Oktoberfest are $12 and can be purchased at all Otero Federal Credit Unions, the Chamber of Commerce, the Officers' Club, outdoor recreation, the German air force squadron and at the front gate Saturday. The bus stops in Alamogordo are shown below. Individuals who are not
Sept. 21, 2006 Dragon Test Team inactivates: 'Gray Dragon' to fly no more The 53rd Test Evaluation Group's Detachment 1, Dragon Test Team, celebrated 24 years of service during its inactivation ceremony here Friday. "By law, whenever a weapon system is within five years of retirement we stop conducting modifications and testing," said Lt. Col. Rick Silong, Det. 1
Sept. 21, 2006 ACC commander impressed with Holloman The Air Combat Command commander visited Holloman for the first time last week and got a glimpse at the way Team Holloman does business. "I always take an opportunity to go out to all the bases and see the programs," said Gen. Ronald Keys, ACC commander. "I like to get a feel for how things are
Sept. 21, 2006 Watch What You Heat Fire Prevention Week kicks off Oct. 8-14 and Holloman Fire and Emergency Services is joining forces with the nonprofit National Fire Protection Association to remind local residents to prevent cooking fires: "Watch What You Heat." During this year's fire safety campaign, firefighters and safety
Sept. 21, 2006 This week in Holloman history This week in Holloman historySept. 18, 1947: · The United States Air Force became a separate service. · The Air National Guard became a separate Reserve component of the U.S. Air Force. · W. Stuart Symington is sworn in as the first Secretary of the Air Force. · Army air activities are transferred
Sept. 21, 2006 Deutsche Luftwaffe With a total manpower of almost 200 servicemembers and locally hired employees, the 2nd Line Maintenance Squadron ranks largest among the Logistics Group's squadrons. According to the German Air Force maintenance support concept it is the responsibility of our squadron to perform first and second