July 2, 2024 8th Fighter Squadron unveils new flagship honoring F-117 Nighthawk The 8th Fighter Squadron collaborated with Hill Air Force Base, Utah to paint their F-16 Viper flagship a sleek matte black in honor of the F-117 Nighthawk.Traditional heritage and squadron paint schemes reflect the combat lineage of their respective units that honor and celebrate the history and
July 1, 2024 49th MXG aids Hellenic Air Force in training course development Partnerships between the United States and allied nations are essential in carrying out the NATO mission of defending vital U.S. interests, deterring adversaries, and deepening connections with essential partners by projecting combat-ready airpower.Members of the 49th Maintenance Group played a
June 21, 2024 Refueling Holloman: suicide prevention through hand-crafted beverages “More than anything, my time at Refuel taught me to be gentle with others.”Nearly 14 years ago, Holloman’s chapel corps identified a problem: suicide rates were increasing among the population of dorm residents and their efforts to combat it were not having a large enough impact.In response, the
June 21, 2024 Multi-Capable Airmen training program launches at Holloman The 29th Aircraft Maintenance Unit launched a Multi-Capable Airmen training program in March of 2024. The program allows Airmen to train on the skills of crew chiefs, avionics, and weapons troops, helping prepare Airmen for the broader scope of capabilities necessary to give the Air Force the
June 18, 2024 49th CMS E&E shop unveils innovative invention In a remarkable display of innovation, James Rundall, a technician from the 49th Component Maintenance Squadron electrical and environmental shop, unveiled an adaptation of a communications W cord.
June 14, 2024 AMXS Airmen maintain Holloman’s MQ-9 Reapers Airmen from the 49th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron perform maintenance on an MQ-9 Reaper at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, June 11, 2024. The 49th AMXS is responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of all MQ-9 Reapers on Holloman AFB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nicholas Paczkowski)
June 10, 2024 AETC Command Team celebrates Holloman, Alamogordo bond U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Brian Robinson, commander of Air Education and Training Command, and U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Chad Bickley, AETC command chief, travelled to present the 2023 Altus Trophy Community Support Award to Alamogordo community leaders and to meet with members of the 49th Wing
June 6, 2024 2024 Holloman AFB Legacy of Liberty Airshow The 49th Wing hosted the 2024 Legacy of Liberty Airshow June 2 that entertained a crowd of approximately 15,000 guests here. The airshow was attended by people from all over the world including active and prior service members, dependents, civilians and their friends and family.
May 17, 2024 49th Wing welcomes new commander The 49th Wing hosted a wing commander change of command ceremony here on May 17, 2024.U.S. Air Force Col. John Ethridge took command of the 49th Wing from U.S. Air Force Col. Justin Spears during a ceremony officiated by U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Clark Quinn, Nineteenth Air Force commander.
May 10, 2024 Space Force Guardians partake in Spur Ride On the early morning of April 29, three U.S. Space Force Guardians set off to participate in the U.S. Army Cavalry’s Spur Ride tradition, hosted by the 6th Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment at Fort Bliss, Texas.