March 7, 2024 49th EMS switch from mechanical to electrical fuzes on the MK82 Crew members from the 49th Equipment Maintenance Squadron built a live Mark 82 bomb using the M904 and M905 mechanical fuzes, the last of which are slated to phase out at the end of the year.The M904s and M905s have been in use since the 1970s and are vital to the MK-82 bomb.
Feb. 27, 2024 Holloman Airman recounts her journey into the service As a native of the tropical Caribbean island nation, Airman 1st Class Nika Calliste recounts the desire to become an American citizen and serve in the military.
Feb. 26, 2024 49th Wing 2023 Annual Award winners This past Friday, the 49th Wing celebrated the 2023 Annual Awards winners in an evening under the stars banquet.These winners represent the best of the best of our Fightin' 49ers. Congratulations to all the nominees!Winners:Airman: SrA Donnie Wark - 49 MSG - 49 SFSNCO: SSgt Angela Lunasco - 54 FG -
Feb. 23, 2024 Holloman legal office upholds Airman’s rights U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Stacie Trujillo, a crew chief with the 49th Equipment Maintenance Squadron, found herself in a situation that would require her to terminate the lease agreement of her Alamogordo, New Mexico home. She believed service members were allowed to do so, depending on the
Feb. 16, 2024 WATCH: AETC Commander and Command Chief discuss Airman Development Command Lt. Gen. Brian S. Robinson, commander of Air Education and Training Command and Chief Master Sgt. Chad Bickley, AETC command chief, discuss the change from AETC to Airman Development Command and how the command is at the forefront of the Air Force’s readiness and most significant organizational
Feb. 14, 2024 School liaison acts as a link between military families and Alamogordo Public Schools On Holloman, that responsibility belongs to the newest 49th Force Support Squadron school liaison program manager, Racquel Labadie. Her duty is to help educate inbound families with children in preschool up to 12th grade. She also gives them guidance on what the schools are like, how to enroll kids,
Feb. 8, 2024 Alamogordo community wins 2023 Altus Trophy Altus Chamber of Commerce officials have named the community of Alamogordo, New Mexico, winners of the 2023 Altus Trophy for their support to Holloman Air Force Base.The Altus chamber partners with Air Education and Training Command officials each year to recognize a community that goes above and
Jan. 31, 2024 54th OSS weather flight conducts first-time field exercise The 54th Operations Support Squadron weather flight conducted a simulated field exercise for the first time on the Gypsum dunes at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, Jan. 22, 2024.
Jan. 30, 2024 54th OSS ensures safe flight operations As one of the largest training bases in the Air Force, one of Team Holloman’s missions is to graduate combat-ready pilots. While all members of Holloman assist in this mission, it's the 54th Operations Support Squadron air traffic controllers who regulate daily air operations, cultivating the next
Jan. 17, 2024 846th Test Squadron pioneers aerospace testing The 846th Test Squadron is a renowned squadron that has played a pivotal role in advancing technology and safety standards across the Department of Defense. It was formed in response to the escalating demands of modern warfare and the rapidly evolving nature of aerospace technology.The Holloman High