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  • Two Holloman Airmen become U.S. citizens, honor Veteran's Day

    Two Holloman Airmen had the honor of becoming U.S. citizens during a Veterans Day ceremony hosted by the Fort Bliss commander, Maj. Gen. Howard Bromberg, Nov. 14.Airman 1st Class Sergio Rodriguez, 49th Logistics Readiness Squadron, originally from Mexico, and Airman Andres Fossi, 49th Civil Engineer

  • Soaring Heights opens new community center

     Members of Team Holloman gathered Thursday morning to celebrate the grand opening of a newly-built community center during a ribbon cutting ceremony here Nov. 5. The state-of-the-art community center, located in base housing, will be open to the community Nov. 16 and features a playground, a splash

  • National Military Family Appreciation Month kicks off

    The Secretary and Chief of Staff of the Air Force have announced July 2009 to July 2010 as the Year of the Air Force Family and the month of November is National Military Family Appreciation Month. "Developing and caring for Airmen and their families remains one of our top priorities," said the

  • Holloman candidate base for joint strike fighter

    Air Force officials here announced the list of candidate locations Oct. 29 for basing the F-35 Lightning II joint strike fighter. The list of candidate bases was approved by the secretary and chief of staff of the Air Force and identifies the first group of bases to be considered for joint strike

  • Holloman Open House a success

    For seven hours on Oct. 24, the base opened its gates to citizens of the Tularosa Basin and beyond so they could see firsthand what Holloman and the Air Force has to offer. "It provides the base an opportunity to educate the local and surrounding communities on our mission while demonstrating the

  • Stay vigilant during trick or treat hours

    Trick or treat hours for Halloween on base this year will be from 5 to 7 p.m., Oct. 31. Residents may notice less patrols in housing from the 49th Security Forces Squadron during the trick-or-treat hours compared to the past because of minimal manning in the squadron. Capt. Sean Gibbs, 49th SFS,

  • Roll call commemorates "Fightin' 49er" past, present, future

    For the first time in decades, the "Fightin' 49ers" gathered for a roll call to celebrate where the wing has been and where it is going. With the latest addition of the new remotely piloted vehicle training mission to Holloman, the time was ideal to take a moment and recognize the history and future

  • GAF FTC commemorates 55,555 flight hours

    With the landing of a freshly painted Tornado, the German air force Flying Training Center completed 55,555 Tornado flight hours here Oct. 13, and a reception commemorating the accomplishment shortly followed. German air force members shared the momentous occasion with the 49th Fighter Wing by

  • Open House to showcase Holloman, Air Force assets

    Holloman will open it's gates to the public during the 2009 Open House from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Oct. 24, giving the community an opportunity to witness what Team Holloman does daily to defend America. "From 8 years old to 80, there will be something for everybody," said Capt. August "Pfoto"