Oct. 20, 2016 Teaching tomorrow's warfighter He intently peers at the screen -- focused and vigilant. He's watching -- waiting to strike.The bright lights from the screens shine on the face of this 20-year old and eager Airman. He focuses on his target, moving carefully -- never breaking his concentration. Over his left
Oct. 20, 2016 Materiel Maintenance Group unfurls new flags during re-designation Airmen from 49th Materiel Maintenance Group here sheathed the guidon for the 49th MMG and unfurled a new banner at a re-designation ceremony marking the group’s re-designation to the 635th MMG on Oct. 20
Oct. 17, 2016 49th MDG unveils medicine drop-box (Editor's note: Last names are being withheld due to operational requirements) Holloman’s 49th Medical Wing pharmacy unveiled its newest option for patients to dispose of unused medications at a ceremony in the pharmacy at 7:15 a.m. Oct. 14, 2016. The new medication return container, known as a
Oct. 12, 2016 Holloman hosts NM STEM event for kids Holloman Air Force Base hosted the fourth annual New Mexico Aviation Aerospace Association Career Expo on Oct. 6, 2016. About 2,500 middle school through college-level students from across New Mexico came out to learn about the science, technology, engineering and mathematics fields. They also had
Oct. 11, 2016 Holloman Public Health traps first West Nile mosquitoes of season Although mosquito season is coming to a close, the risk of vector borne disease still exists. Recently, Holloman threat assessments for mosquitoes have confirmed a positive presence of the West Nile Virus in some mosquitoes on base. The mosquitoes collected are sent to a DoD entomology laboratory
Oct. 7, 2016 New Mexico receives Real ID extension The Department of Homeland Security has granted New Mexico an extension to comply with the federal REAL ID Act. The decision means the Air Force will continue to accept driver’s licenses from New Mexico and 16 other states and territories with extensions. Driver's licenses from these states will
Oct. 5, 2016 Drive-thru flu clinic The 49th Medical Group set up a drive-thru immunization clinic to make it easier for active duty Airmen to obtain their annual flu shot Oct. 4, 2016. The 49th MDG staff administered the influenza vaccine to hundreds of Holloman Airmen throughout the duty-day.
Sept. 30, 2016 Colonel Cantwell addresses Airmen at his first Commander's Call The 49th Wing commander spoke to the Airmen of Holloman during his first commander’s call here on September 29. Colonel Houston Cantwell assumed command of Holloman on July 15, 2016. During this time, he has paid close attention to the functions of the base and the Airmen who keep it running. He
Sept. 30, 2016 QF-16 reaches operational capability milestone Air Combat Command declared Initial Operational Capability for the QF-16 Full-Scale Aerial Target Sept. 23.
Sept. 29, 2016 Zoo After Hours (Editor's Note: Last names are being withheld due to operational requirements)The annual Zoo After Hours is a family-fun event that aims to promote family education to Holloman Airmen and their families. The event, organized by the 49th Force Support Squadron, was held from 5:30-7:00 p.m. at