New class emerges at Fitness Center

HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- PT 101, a new class offered at the Domenici Fitness and Sports Center, targets Airmen struggling with the physical fitness assessment. The class uses various aerobic and anaerobic exercises to help Airmen maintain the fitness level required in today's Air Force. It is held Monday through Thursday at 6:30 a.m. and 3 p.m., with mock PT tests on Friday. Airmen should meet at the front desk of the Domenici Fitness and Sports Center and the class lasts about an hour. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration by Senior Airman Sondra Escutia)

Holloman Public Affairs pulls in 14 awards in 2010 ACC Media Awards

Published April 29, 2011
49th Wing Public Affairs Office

HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- Officials at Air Combat Command Public Affairs recently announced the winners of the 2010 ACC Media and Holloman's 49th Fighter Wing Public Affairs Office received awards in several categories.

"This is a testament to the amazing work my Airmen do every day," said 1st Lt. Michele Rollins, 49th WG PA officer. "They do a lot of things behind the scenes, so it's good for them and the wing to be recognized at the command level."

The office had seven winners in 14 categories with five first place finishes. The categories were:

News Article
Airman 1st Class Siuta Ika, 3rd place
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Sports Article
Airman 1st Class Joshua Turner, 2nd place
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Commentary
Senior Airman Sondra Escutia, 3rd place
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Graphic Illustration
Senior Airman Sondra Escutia, 1st place
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Website
49th Wing Public Affairs, 2nd place

Sports Photograph
Senior Airman Veronica Stamps, 2nd place
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Portrait-Personality Photograph
Senior Airman Veronica Stamps, 3rd place
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Illustrative Photograph
Senior Airman Veronica Stamps, 2nd place
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Pictorial Photograph
Airman 1st Class Joshua Turner, 1st place
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Radio Spot Production
Tech. Sgt. Lisa Carlson, 2nd place
Drinking and driving

Radio News Report
Tech. Sgt. Lisa Carlson, 2nd place
Holloman Happenings

Radio Newscast
Tech. Sgt. Lisa Carlson, 1st place
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Outstanding New Photographer
Airman 1st Class Joshua Turner

Print Journalist of the Year
Tech. Sgt. Sanjay Allen

"The 49th Wing Public Affairs Office is a world class organization," said Col. David Krumm, 49th Wing commander. "They continue to set the bar for others to follow in ACC and the Air Force."

Journalism, broadcasting and photography entries were judged on technical quality and value to Air Force internal communications programs. The first place winners from ACC have been sent forward to compete in the Air Force Media Contest.

The Air Force Media Contest is an annual event sponsored by the Secretary of the Air Force Office of Public Affairs and is conducted by Headquarters Air Force Public Affairs Agency. The 2010 awards were the 55th year of the competition.