Sept. 23, 2016 2016 Monster Triathlon challenges Holloman athletes (Editor’s note: Last names are being withheld due to operational requirements.) It’s early on a summer morning, the sky is a mixture of soft blue and orange hues, and a cyclist pedals across a roadway. Droplets of sweat collect on his forehead as he charges forward, with his back arched and his body
Sept. 22, 2016 Phancon tours Holloman The F-4 Phantom II Society toured Holloman Air Force Base N.M. from Sept. 13-15th.This year’s tour was the largest tour for this society to date. Holloman is the only base left that still has working, flying F-4s and this was their last flight. The F-4 officially retired in 1996 and now all
Sept. 21, 2016 F-4 pilot, MiG-21 Destroyer visits Holloman, tells story Now retired Col. Latham describes and reminisces about one of his many Vietnam F-4 missions, with veterans and enthusiasts during his visits to Holloman AFB as part of the annual Phantom Society Tour on Sept. 13 -15.
Sept. 19, 2016 They are not forgotten Team Holloman came together to commemorate those brave service members who are Prisoners of War or Missing in Action.It started with a 24-hour POW/MIA run, which culminated in a ceremony honoring them.The ceremony included a guest speaker, Staff Sgt. Darrell Mond, U.S. Army veteran, who talked about
Sept. 15, 2016 20th annual Oktoberfest Holloman Air Force Base, N.M. just celebrated its 20th annual Oktoberfest, hosted by the German air force. The actual German Oktoberfest, held in Munich, Germany, is a folk festival that runs from mid-or late-Sept. to the first week in October of each year.Thousands of Holloman Airmen and their
Sept. 13, 2016 Holloman Airmen celebrate 25th annual Day of Caring The Day of Caring is hosted by The United Way of Otero County. The annual volunteer event aims to help disabled individuals and senior citizens within several communities including Alamogordo, Cloudcroft, N.M. and Tularosa, by providing assistance with household projects. Hundreds of Holloman Airmen
Sept. 13, 2016 David Cook performs for Team Holloman David Cook, the American Idol Season Seven winner, performed at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M. on Sept. 11, 2016. The event, hosted by the 49th Force Support Squadron, was the tenth stop on his 16-city tour.
Sept. 9, 2016 9/11: Reflections from the Pentagon The day started normal, but it was not -- it was September 11th, 2001 at the Pentagon.
Sept. 9, 2016 AF narrows locations considered for basing new RPA units The Air Force has selected candidate bases for a potential new MQ-9 Reaper wing with units at up to two locations.
Sept. 1, 2016 Holloman Wood Shop: more than a hobby The 49th Force Support Squadron Arts & Crafts Center is located adjacent to the Hobby Shop and the Shifting Sands Dining Facility. The center hosts several creative workshops, ranging from ceramics to woodworking.