May 19, 2009 Census Bureau to collect Holloman information The U.S. Census Bureau will be going to addresses across Holloman Air Force Base, N.M., from May 18 to May 22 to collect information to complete Census 2010. All census takers are sworn federal government employees with identification cards that should be fully displayed upon request. They can also
May 12, 2009 Holloman AFB to participate in MAW Holloman Airmen and equipment will be showcased to the public during the city of Ruidoso's annual Military Appreciation Week slated for May 14 through 17. MAW started in April 2008 as a venue for the Ruidoso area community to show their appreciation to all servicemembers in the Tularosa basin as
April 28, 2009 "My Strength is for Defending" walk draws crowd More than 248,000 Americans reported sexual assault incidents in 2008, with 2,923 of those reports from U.S. military members. April is "Sexual Assault Awareness Month" and the Department of Defense's 2009 campaign is titled "My Strength is for Defending." Holloman Air Force Base's Sexual Assault
April 10, 2009 Keep Alamogordo Beautiful Members of Holloman Air Force Base Middle Two Council participated in litter removal off the group's Adopt-A-Highway location, March 3. Litter removal is one part of the area's Keep Alamogordo Beautiful program. The Middle Two Council adopted Highway 70, between mile markers 207 and 208 years ago
April 2, 2009 Edwards Air Force Base bids goodbye to F-22 test pilot Team Edwards celebrated the life of retired Lt. Col. David Cooley as an Airman, test pilot and wingman during a memorial service at Hangar 1600 here April 1. Colonel Cooley, Lockheed-Martin F-22 Raptor test pilot, died in an F-22A crash March 25 during a test mission, northeast of Edwards. "On
March 31, 2009 Sixth annual Arbor Day Celebration Members of Team Holloman turned out to support the annual Arbor Day Celebration March 24 in Steinhoff Park at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M. The year's events marked the base's sixth year of participation. Col. Stephen DiFonzo, 49th Mission Support Group Commander, was on-hand to pour the first
March 12, 2009 12 AF commander visits Holloman Senior leaders of the 49th Fighter Wing at Holloman received a special opportunity March 2 and March 3 to visit with the commander of the 12th Air Force (Air Forces Southern Command). Lt. Gen. Norman Seip came to Holloman to tour the base and see the progress being made on the F-22 facilities, thank
March 6, 2009 Holloman assists Arctic Warriors F-22A Raptors from Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska, departed Holloman Air Force Base, N.M., on March 3 headed for the largest Air Force base in Alaska, as fears of volcanic activity at Mount Redoubt remain high. Scientists continue to work around-the-clock to monitor Mount Redoubt, located 106
Feb. 26, 2009 Holloman announces 2009 honorary commanders The 49th Fighter Wing kicked off its annual Honorary Commander Program Feb. 19 when 37 members of the civilian community were introduced to their respective commanders during a reception at the Raptor's Nest. The purpose of the Honorary Commander Program is to increase public awareness and
Feb. 20, 2009 Coming Feb. 22, single 800 number for all Airmen Members of the Total Force - regular Air Force, Air National Guard, Air Force Reserve, civilian and retired Airmen - are on line to have one central phone number for help with their personnel questions starting at 5 p.m. Central Standard Time Feb. 22. Members of the Air Force community should call