Sept. 28, 2006 This week in Holloman history This week in Holloman history: Sept. 23, 1968 - Following the arrival of the 49th, another housing crisis arose in Alamogordo. Relieving some of the housing problems, the base leased 95 units at Alamo Courts for temporary housing of incoming personnel. Additionally, the base renovated the old
Sept. 21, 2006 This week in Holloman history This week in Holloman historySept. 18, 1947: · The United States Air Force became a separate service. · The Air National Guard became a separate Reserve component of the U.S. Air Force. · W. Stuart Symington is sworn in as the first Secretary of the Air Force. · Army air activities are transferred
Sept. 11, 2006 Anniversary of a record jump Throughout its history, the U.S. military has often been involved in setting aviation records. Often those participating eventually become household names: Jimmy Doolittle, John Paul Stapp, Chuck Yeager and Joseph Kittinger. Well, maybe Kittinger is not quite a household name, but to the Air Force,