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The 49th MXG Changes Command

(Center) Col. Thomas Preston, incoming 49th Maintenance Group commander, renders a salute to Col. Joseph Campo, 49th Wing commander, as he assumes command of the 49th MXG, May 15, 2020, on Holloman Air Force Base, N.M. Preston was previously assigned to the U.S. European Command J4 as the operational logistics division chief in Stuttgart, Germany. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christine Groening)
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The 49th MXG Changes Command

49th Wing Airmen render salutes during the National Anthem at the 49th Maintenance Group Change of Command ceremony May 15, 2020, on Holloman Air Force Base, N.M. Col. Joseph Campo, 49th WG commander, presided over the ceremony, at which Col. Tim Harbor, outgoing 49th MXG commander, relinquished command to Col. Thomas Preston, incoming 49th MXG commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christine Groening)
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The 49th MXG Changes Command

(Center) Col. Tim Harbor, outgoing 49th Maintenance Group commander, renders a salute to (left) Col. Joseph Campo, 49th Wing commander, as he relinquishes command of the 49th MXG, May 15, 2020, on Holloman Air Force Base, N.M. The 49th MXG consists of a team of over 2,100 Airmen, civilians and contractors from 23 specialties to produce disciplined maintenance and sortie-generation capabilities on F-16 Vipers, MQ-9 Reapers and their associated cockpits. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christine Groening)
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The 49th MXG Changes Command

Col. Thomas Preston, 49th Maintenance Group commander, speaks during the 49th MXG Change of Command ceremony, May 15, 2020, on Holloman Air Force Base, N.M. Preston was previously assigned to the U.S. European Command J4 as the operational logistics division chief in Stuttgart, Germany. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christine Groening)
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Taking a test with a smile

Senior Airman Ryan Nyars, 49th Logistic Readiness Squadron ground transportation trainer, takes an American Association for Motor Vehicle Administrator/Commercial Driver License certification test, March 6, 2020, on Holloman Air Force Base, N.M. Airmen seeking to obtain their AAMVA/CDL certification begins the qualification process with a written multiple-choice test that focuses on general CDL knowledge. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Collette Brooks)
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Taking the AAMVA/CDL test

Senior Airman Ryan Nyars, 49th Logistic Readiness Squadron ground transportation trainer, takes an American Association for Motor Vehicle Administrator/Commercial Driver License certification written test, March 6, 2020, on Holloman Air Force Base, N.M. Only trained and appointed training validation and operation examiners can certify personnel on the four-part AAMVA/CDL qualification test compromised of a written multiple-choice test, a vehicle inspection, a basic control skills test and a road test. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Collette Brooks)
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Tennis balls for MWD Bruno

Staff Sgt. Jennifer Franco, left, kennel master, and Staff Sgt. William Hale, right, military working dog handler; both with the 49th Security Forces Squadron, toss tennis balls in the air for MWD Bruno, 49th SFS explosive detector dog, during his retirement ceremony, April 24, 2020, on Holloman Air Force Base, N.M. After serving almost nine years in the U.S. Air Force and six of those nine years at Holloman, MWD Bruno ended his military career surrounded by friends, colleagues and tennis balls. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Collette Brooks)
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Retired

Military working dog Bruno, 49th Security Forces Squadron explosive detector dog, chews on a tennis ball during his retirement ceremony, April 24, 2020, on Holloman Air Force Base, N.M. After retirement, MWD Bruno was adopted by his handler, Staff Sgt. Chase Feeney, 49th SFS MWD handler. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Collette Brooks)
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Collar change

Staff Sgt. Chase Feeney, 49th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, changes MWD Bruno, 49th SFS explosive detector dog, collar during his retirement ceremony, April 24, 2020, on Holloman Air Force Base, N.M. A MWD retirement ceremony entails the changing of the collar – a transition from their military working collar to their retirement collar, and a reflection of their time in service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Collette Brooks)
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MWD, 49th SFS wall

Staff Sgt. Chase Feeney, 49th SFS military working dog handler and MWD Bruno, 49th Security Forces Squadron explosive detector dog, pose for a photo prior to MWD Bruno’s retirement ceremony, April 24, 2020, on Holloman Air Force Base, N.M. Not only did MWD Bruno train in obedience and explosive detection here for the last year and a half with his handler, Feeney, MWD Bruno deployed twice to Al-Udied, Qatar, and once to Al-Jaber, Kuwait with Feeney. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Collette Brooks)
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MWD Bruno is all smiles

Military working dog Bruno, 49th Security Forces Squadron explosive detector dog, poses for a photo prior to his retirement ceremony, April 24, 2020, on Holloman Air Force Base, N.M. MWD Bruno’s service began nine years ago at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland with the 341st Training Squadron with a 180-day training course focused on explosive detection. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Collette Brooks)
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314th AMU and F-16 Viper

Senior Airman Orion Santilli, left, and Airman 1st Class Alexis Lugo, center, both 314th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew members, and Staff Sgt. Gabriel Bongat, 314th AMU weapons load crew team chief, pose for a photo during the first quarter load competition April 28, 2020, at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M. Every quarter Holloman AMU Airmen take part in friendly competition of loading munitions while racing against the clock and each other in order to maintain readiness and proper munition handling. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Collette Brooks)
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9th AMU pose and MQ-9 Reaper

Airman 1st Class Dalton Hottle, right, and Airman 1st Class Richard Robertson, center; both 9th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapon load crew members, and Staff Sgt. Jonathan Bradley, 9th AMU weapons load crew chief, pose for a photo in front of a MQ-9 Reaper during the first quarter load competition April 28, 2020, at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M. Team Holloman Airmen from various AMUs compete quarterly on their ability to quickly and properly arm their respective aircrafts with munitions in order to enhance their weapons loading technical skills and capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Collette Brooks)
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Reviewing technical orders

Staff Sgt. Gabriel Bongat, 314th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew chief, reviews technical orders on a tablet during the first quarter load competition April 28, 2020, at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M. Airmen used various tools and equipment during the competition to complete the mission of arming an F-16 Viper and an MQ-9 Reaper while racing against the clock and an opposing team. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Collette Brooks)
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Instruction for guidance

Staff Sgt. Jonathan Bradley, 9th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew chief, reviews technical orders on a tablet during the first quarter load competition April 28, 2020, at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M. The event gave Airmen an opportunity to perform their munition loading skills to the best of their abilities while racing against the clock and their opponents. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Collette Brooks)
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Team work at its finest

Airman 1st Class Alexis Lugo, left, weapons load crew member and Staff Sgt. Gabriel Bongat, weapons load crew chief, both with the 314 Aircraft Maintenance Unit, inspect a munition during the first quarter load competition April 28, 2020, at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M. This timed event held, quarterly, aids in enhancing Airmen’s technical abilities to load munitions onto aircrafts with precision and speed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Collette Brooks)
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Tightening aircraft screws

Airman 1st Class Dalton Hottle, 9th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew member, tightens a screw on an MQ-9 Reaper during the first quarter load competition April 28, 2020, at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M. The competition participants were evaluated and scored based on munitions loading accuracy, infractions, tool accountability, and dress and appearance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Collette Brooks)
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Focused during competition

Airman 1st Class Richard Robertson, 9th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew member, inspects a munition at the first quarter load competition April 28, 2020, at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M. Airmen used various tools and equipment during the competition to complete the mission of arming either an MQ-9 Reaper or F-16 Viper while racing against the clock with the opposing team. This event aids in enhancing Airmen’s readiness, performance and technical abilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Collette Brooks)
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Load comp observations

Senior Airman Nathan Shanks, 314th Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew member, watches a first quarter load competition participant during the event April 28, 2020, at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M. Expert weapons technicians evaluated participants during the competition on items such as safety, munition loading accuracy, tool accountability, and dress and appearance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Collette Brooks)
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Electrical power production keeping Holloman powered

Airman 1st Class Curtis Mark, 49th Civil Engineer Squadron electrical power production technician, reinstalls a tape connector on the flightline, on Holloman Air Force Base, N.M., April 21, 2020. The tape connector is part of a BAK-15 Aircraft Arrest System Barrier, which helps pilots safely stop their aircraft in case of an aircraft emergency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christine Groening)
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