Furloughs reduced for Team Holloman Published Aug. 14, 2013 By 49th Wing Public Affairs HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- The more than 800 civilian employees at Holloman Air Force Base affected by the 11-week furlough announced in May will resume a normal work schedule beginning Aug. 19. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel announced Aug. 6 that, due to a combination of Congressional approvals and Department of Defense budget management efforts, the furloughs for most DOD civilian employees would be reduced from 11 to six days. The furlough began July 8 and required Holloman's 826 civilian employees paid with appropriated funds to take one unpaid furlough day per week through the end of the fiscal year. "This is great news, not only for our civilian Airmen, but also for the Airmen in uniform who have diligently put forth the extra effort to keep Holloman running smoothly throughout this challenging time," said Col. Andrew Croft, 49th Wing commander. In addition to the furlough reduction, the Holloman Commissary will return to its normal operating days beginning Aug. 19. The Commissary, normally closed on Mondays, was also closed on Tuesdays during the furlough period. "Every civilian employee makes a difference," Croft said. "We are optimistic that this significant reduction in the number of furlough days will allow Team Holloman to better remain focused on the mission and alleviate stress on Holloman families." Please contact the 49th Wing Public Affairs office at 49WG.PAoffice@holloman.af.mil or 575-572-7381 with questions.