Nov. 12, 2019 314th Fighter Squadron Class 19-BBH graduation Fourteen F-16 Viper student pilots graduated from the 314th Fighter Squadron’s F-16 Basic Course during a ceremony at Hangar 286, Nov. 9, 2019, here.The F-16 B-Course is a 37-week long course required for all student pilots. On average, B-Course students log 70 hours of flying time over 59 sorties
Nov. 8, 2019 Advance Force Development: Forging a new mindset through occupational competencies As part of the process to scale force development across the enterprise, Air Education and Training Command’s occupational competencies branch is working to forge a new training mindset by assisting career field managers with the development of competency-based learning models for the Air Force’s
Nov. 5, 2019 Aspiring Air Force pilots: Don’t let height standards get in the way Those who aspire to one day become a U.S. Air Force aviator must first meet several requirements, including height, before they are considered for pilot training. For those who fall outside of the Air Force’s height requirements, height waivers are available.
Oct. 30, 2019 49th Wing third quarter load competition Two F-16 Vipers and two MQ-9 Reapers were used to test the loading skills of 12 Airmen during the 2019 third quarter load competition.
Oct. 29, 2019 746th Test Squadron celebrates diamond anniversary The 746th Test Squadron celebrated their 60th anniversary, Oct. 25, here.The event was open to those with base access, and guests enjoyed variety of activities to include facility tours featuring test equipment and hardware, face painting, aircraft flyovers, live music and food.“1959 was when this
Oct. 28, 2019 For crying out cloud One of many factors that can often be overlooked is the possibility of weather interfering with plans. From weekend plans like a summer cookout, to large-scale military operations, unforeseen inclement weather can really rain on your parade.The 54th Operations Support Squadron weather flight,
Oct. 23, 2019 Test cell continues combat airpower training Providing top-notch, up to par engines is the game for the 49th Component Maintenance Squadron. They are the sole providers that keep Holloman’s F-16 Viper training pilots in the air and continuously achieving the Air Force mission. “The test cell is responsible for ensuring the engines built in the
Oct. 18, 2019 49th Wing 3rd quarter awards ceremony Members of Holloman Air Force Base gathered to honor the 49th Wing’s 3rd quarter award winners, during a ceremony at Club Holloman, Oct. 18, here.To win at the wing level, nominees first compete and win at the squadron then group level. Each group nominates one person for each of the award
Oct. 11, 2019 Airman Leadership School class 19-7 32 Airmen graduated from Holloman’s Airman Leadership School, during a ceremony at Club Holloman, October 10, here.ALS is a six-week professional development course designed to prepare new Staff Sergeants and Senior Airmen for supervisory duties, and is required before fulfilling the role of