May 6, 2026 Gary Sinise talks military and life at southern New Mexico event Actor and humanitarian Gary Sinise participated in a discussion panel with U.S. Air Force Col. John Ethridge, 49th Wing commander, and U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. William Ford, 49th Wing command chief, as part of the Sacramento Mountains Foundation Speaker Series at the Flickinger Center for
May 5, 2026 Airmen work on the life-saving automatic ground collision avoidance system Airmen of the 49th Wing work indoors and outside on components related to the innovative automatic ground collision avoidance system of F-16 Fighting Falcons. The innovated system is known for its capability to automatically activate to avoid a sudden terrain collision. (U.S. Air Force photos by
April 27, 2026 AETC Lines of Effort Power the Force Behind the 2026 National Defense Strategy Air Education and Training Command has revamped its Lines of Effort, establishing the strategic framework guiding how the command recruits, trains and educates Airmen and Guardians to deliver combat-credible forces capable of deterring aggression and winning in a high-end fight.
April 24, 2026 Legacy of Liberty 2026 Air Show draws 15,000 Attendees to Holloman AFB The 49th Wing hosted the 2026 Legacy of Liberty Air Show and Open House April 18–19, welcoming over 15,000 visitors to Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico for a weekend of aerial demonstrations, static displays and several STEM activities.
April 20, 2026 8th Fighter Squadron runs coordinated training with Luke AFB Airmen assigned to the 49th Wing prepare and operate aircraft ahead of training with counterparts from the 56th Fighter Wing at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, Jan. 23, 2026. These flights teach pilots and crews how to maintain shared situational awareness and communication across different
Jan. 27, 2026 Combined F-16 and F-35 Training Reinforces Combat Readiness, Lethality and Interoperability F-16 Fighting Falcons from Holloman Air Force Base and F-35A Lightning II aircraft from Luke Air Force Base have started week-long joint training missions designed to strengthen interoperability and reinforce the Air Force’s ability to execute complex, forward-deployed combat operations.
Jan. 23, 2026 Humans of Holloman: Senior Airman Dale Wallace II A team player who focuses on fine details in and out of the office, U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Dale Wallace II has been named the Holloman Healthcare Operations Squadron 2025 Airman of the Year.As a warehouse section lead in the logistics side of the Holloman Medical Group, Wallace works with a
Jan. 20, 2026 White Sands Missile Range command team visits 49th Wing The White Sands Missile Range command team made its first official visit to the 49th Wing at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, Jan. 13, 2026. WSMR and Holloman have a collaboration dating back to the 1940s, often working together on missile development, rocket tests and defense technology. (U.S.
Jan. 8, 2026 Team Holloman's 2026 Chief Master Sergeant Selects New chief master sergeant selects pose for photos with 49th Wing leadership at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, Jan. 6, 2026. The four senior master sergeants are set to join the top one percent of the enlisted force with more than 80 years of combined service experience. (U.S. Air Force photos
Jan. 8, 2026 849th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Airmen load weapons onto F-16 Fighting Falcons during monthly training Airmen assigned to the 849th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron load missiles during monthly load training at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, Dec. 19, 2025. Monthly load training refreshes crewmembers on the steps required to load weapons, ensuring it is done quickly and safely in any possible