Nov. 17, 2006 Once a 49er … Always a 49er The 49th Fighter Group Association toured Holloman Nov. 9 for a reunion of new and old Fightin' 49ers. The 49th Fighter Group Association is an organization for anyone who has been a part of the 49th in one way or another. The group gets together at least once a year at many spots around the United
Nov. 9, 2006 49th Pursuit Group returns The 49th Fighter Wing has a long and storied history filled with accomplishments in almost every conflict the United States has entered since the early 1940s. With its modest beginning as the 49th Pursuit Group on November 20, 1940, to the present day, Airmen who refer to themselves as "Fightin'
Nov. 8, 2006 Nighthawk celebrates 25 years, 250K flying hours An estimated 1,000 military members, dependents, civilians and retirees stood with their eyes to the sky Friday as 25 Nighthawks, the largest F-117A fly-over ever, flew over Heritage Park in commemoration and celebration of not only 25 years of Nighthawk history but 250,000 flying hours as
Nov. 8, 2006 Airman’s Council boosts morale The Holloman Airman's Council is an on-base organization that represents the interests and concerns of all Airmen stationed here. "The Airman's Council acts as a liaison between the lowest Airmen and highest levels of command," said Senior Airman Adam Boubede, 49th Materiel Maintenance Squadron and
Oct. 20, 2006 49th FW commander newest AF general The scene was just short of a family reunion Friday as the 49th Fighter Wing commander was promoted to the rank of brigadier general in a morning ceremony at Heritage Park. Brig. Gen. David Goldfein, 49 FW commander, received his first star and was welcomed into the ranks of general officer by none
Oct. 12, 2006 Holloman volunteer recognized for over 17,000 hours of service Ms. Janis Wimmer received the Commander's Coin of Excellence and a Letter of Appreciation from Col. David Goldfein, 49th Fighter Wing commander, as recognition of her 20 years of volunteer service in support of Holloman. The recognition ceremony occurred Oct. 4 during the Wing Standup meeting where
Oct. 12, 2006 Nighthawk achieves 100 percent mission capable The F-117A Nighthawk recently hit its 25th anniversary and is still achieving great accomplishments. From Sept. 28 to Oct. 1, the entire F-117A fleet at Holloman was 100 percent mission capable. "This is the first time in known history that the F-117A has been mission capable for four consecutive
Oct. 12, 2006 Holloman medics stand ready in time of crisis The threat of a biological, chemical or radiological attack is real and Holloman is prepared. According to Capt. Donna LaPointe, a nurse and chief of the 49th Medical Group Patient Decontamination Team, she and her staff recently went through a week of training to prepare them for just such