Sept. 28, 2018 Holloman’s “Fightin' 49ers” training mission transfers to the First Command The 49th Wing officially recognized the transfer of the base’s flying training mission to Air Education and Training Command during a ceremony here Sept. 28. The transition, effective Oct. 1, 2018, aligns the wing and all co-located units, which hosts MQ-9 Reaper and F-16 Viper formal training
Aug. 29, 2018 49th Wing hosts first Hiring Our Heroes The 49th Wing hosted its first Hiring Our Heroes transition summit Aug. 9, at the base theater and community activity center. The Hiring Our Heroes summit was created to help Airmen transition into civilian life by offering them an opportunity to work on their resumes, practice interviews and
Feb. 26, 2018 49th MXG conducts Phase II exercise The 49th Maintenance Group educated more than 200 Airmen during its first phase II exercise at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M., Feb. 22, 2018.
Nov. 3, 2017 HAFB EOD conducts joint range clearance Airmen from the 49th Civil Engineer Squadron’s Explosive Ordnance Disposal unit, and EOD representatives from Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash., and Fort Bliss, Texas performed a range clearance operation Oct. 30-31, 2017, on the Red Rio Range, north of Holloman AFB, N.M.
June 23, 2017 49th Medical Group change of command During the ceremony, Col. Paul R. Brezinski took command of the 49th MDG from Col. Paul A. Willingham, 49th MDG outgoing commander.
June 22, 2017 Montana "Cold Case" remains identified as Holloman Airman In 1974, Airman First Class Rudy Redd Victor, 20, from Shiprock, N.M., a power production specialist assigned to the 4449th Mobility Support Squadron at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M., was on leave visiting family members in Arizona and Colorado when he disappeared. Victor was last seen near the
May 25, 2017 Commentary: Eustress, Distress, What’s stress? Let’s be honest, despite our best planning, our best day never goes exactly as planned. Life throws us curves when we least expect it. Our response to those stressors show our resilience and true strength of character.
May 18, 2017 Alcohol and Drug abuse prevention and treatment “There is a national problem with alcohol and substance abuse,” said Capt. Kyra Santiago, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention Treatment program manager. “If people are having issues with alcohol, then they need to have a program that can help get them treatment.” Providing treatment for individuals is
Aug. 29, 2013 Northrup Strip landing proud moment for HAFB (This is part two of a series on Holloman's role in the Space Shuttle program.)With the passing of Astronaut C. Gordon Fullerton on Aug. 21, the story of Holloman's role in NASA's Space Shuttle Program was once again highlighted. Fullerton was the pilot of the only shuttle mission, STS-3, to ever
Aug. 26, 2013 STS-3 pilot's passing sparks memories (This is part one of a series on Holloman's role in the Space Shuttle program.)For many people living in the Tularosa Basin, the passing of an astronaut is a news story which has no ties to Alamogordo. However, the passing of C. Gordon Fullerton should not go unnoticed--especially by those Team