July 31, 2023 491st Attack Squadron assists in MQ-9 training mission Located over 2,000 miles away in the beautiful city of Syracuse, New York, lies Hancock Field National Guard Base, which is home to the 491st Attack Squadron
July 27, 2023 49th Wing Safety conducts motorcycle group mentorship ride The 49th Wing hosted a mentorship ride this past Friday here to participate in a local bike ride throughout Ruidoso, Tularosa and Cloudcroft, New Mexico. Mentorship rides are a great opportunity for riders to unite, no matter the rank, and safely ride together. They also provide a fun environment
July 19, 2023 49th Civil Engineering Squadron “Dirt Boyz” support aircrew training mission The 49th Civil Engineering Squadron “Dirt Boyz” takes a unique approach to environmental stewardship. They showcase their potential for creativity, sustainability, and community-building through innovative projects.Dirt Boyz is a term of endearment which is said with respect, admiration and
July 17, 2023 491st ATKS instructor pilot maintains mission priority The Airmen of the 491st Attack Squadron play a pivotal role in keeping Holloman’s mission going and for two and a half years, U.S. Air Force Capt. Christopher Carter, 491st ATKS MQ-9 instructor pilot, has dedicated his time to training both active duty and Air National Guard student pilots to
July 17, 2023 ALS Class 23-F Graduation Thirty-five Airmen graduated from Holloman’s Airman Leadership School during a ceremony at Club Holloman, July 13, 2023. ALS is a six-week professional development course designed to prepare new staff sergeants and senior airmen for supervisory duties and is required before taking on the role of a
July 15, 2023 Fightin’ 49ers celebrate 55 years at Holloman Air Force Base Holloman Air Force Base stands as a statement to the legacy of American air power. Since its establishment in 1942, the base has played a pivotal role in advancing aviation technology, training pilots, and supporting various military operations. This year, the 49th Wing celebrated 55 years of
July 11, 2023 49th Force Support Squadron hosts weightlifting meet U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Anna Buiter, 49th Equipment Maintenance Squadron aircraft metals technologist, performs a back squat during a weightlifting meet at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, July 8, 2023. The event consisted of various weightlifting exercises to improve morale and comradery
June 29, 2023 849th AMXS keeps the F-16 in the sky U.S. Air Force Senior Airman William Domnick, 849th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron assistant dedicated crew chief, inspects the exhaust port of an F-16 Viper at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, June 27, 2023. The 849th AMXS is responsible for the launch of 10,000 F-16 missions that generate
June 27, 2023 49th Security Forces Squadron conducts first SRT Tryouts The 49th Security Forces Squadron held a Special Reactions Team tryout at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, June 9, 2023. These tryouts qualified the top applicant for official training at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, in order to obtain an SRT Level-1 certification and become part of the Holloman
June 16, 2023 49th SFS Airman assists local police during bomb threat On January 7th, around 11 in the morning, U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Elyse Mora, 49th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, was at her house watching a movie when she got a call from one of her supervisors.