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  • Ensuring safety at Oktoberfest

    Officials with the German Air Force and the 49th Wing have taken measures to ensure the safety and well-being of all attendees to the 14th annual Oktoberfest set for Saturday, Sept. 25, from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. at the GAF Maintenance Hangar.For everyone's safety, attendees will receive a briefing at

  • Installation ECP staffing to change

    The 49th Wing and 49th Security Forces Squadron will soon be going through a change in regards to personnel working the Installation Entry Control Points.The current contract for installation security guards filled by TW and Company expires at the end of September 2010 by proclamation of the

  • Wing commander takes to airwaves

    In one of his first radio shows since becoming the first 49th Wing commander, Col. David Krumm took to the airwaves, introducing himself to listeners in the local area and discussing recent and upcoming happenings on base.The guest visit on KRSY AM radio was one of many welcomed by numerous local

  • Holloman gears up for Oktoberfest 2010

    Officials with the German Air Force and the 49th Wing are preparing for the 14th annual Oktoberfest set for Saturday, Sept. 25, from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. at the GAF Maintenance Hangar.For this year's event, the last pick-up in Alamogordo will be at 8:30 p.m. and for one day only -- Sunday, Sept. 12 --

  • Legal Assistance Web site offers clients increased options

    Next time you need a will, power of attorney or just have a legal question, visit https://aflegalassistance.law.af.mil. The Web site is available for active duty and reserve members, retirees and dependents and can be accessed from any computer, 24 hours a day, without using a Common Access Card.

  • Ambassadors in blue make the crowd 'woo'

    In a dazzling display of precise tosses and complex weapon exchanges, the Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team performed a 16-man demonstration at Heritage Park August 6, 2010. Their performance at Holloman is just one stop on a tour of Air Force bases in the Southwest."Right now, we're going around to

  • Big Give 2010 ends, rewards to last a lifetime

    In 21 days, 94 people made up nine teams and spent 2,240 hours working with the "inside outside upside down" concept to give in order to gain during Holloman's 2010 Big Give.It has saved Alamogordo an estimated $90,475, but even the numbers do not measure up to the life-changing impacts on the lives

  • Air Force announces transition of F-16 training squadrons at Holloman

    The Secretary of the Air Force and Chief of Staff of the Air Force announced today the transition of Holloman Air Force Base, N.M. to the F-16 training mission. The Air Force determined that Holloman has the capacity to accept two F-16 training squadrons.The aircraft and additional training mission

  • 2010 Holloman Education Fair right around the corner

    Choosing a secondary school may be one of the most important decisions you make in your lifetime. Ask yourself a few questions: Do you like large schools or small schools? Are you most comfortable taking traditional classes or do you prefer on-line courses? Are you interested in attending a school

  • Upward and onward: Future of RPA operators looks bright

    Remotely Piloted Aircraft pilots were given a glimpse into the future of their career field during a visit by Brig. Gen. David Goldfein, director of Air and Space Operations for Air Combat Command, June 16 and 17 at the base theater.An RPA pilot himself, General Goldfein outlined a frank and