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Master Sgt. Robert M. Graves, 49th Wing superintendent, originally from Akron, Ohio, joined the Air Force in 2000 for the chance and privilege to work with a diverse group of individuals from different backgrounds. “The Air Force Birthday is just one day out of the year that we get to celebrate our core values and show the world the professionalism and pride in what we do,” said Graves. On September 18, 1947 the U.S. Air Force was officially recognized as an independent military service, leaving behind its former role, the U.S. Army Air Corps. This year marks 67 years of the USAF leading the world in air superiority, space and cyberspace. “The future of our nation is forever bound up in the development of Air Power,” Brigadier General Billy Mitchell, United States Army Air Service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. E’Lysia Wray/ Released)


Holloman celebrates 67th Air Force Birthday

Master Sgt. Robert M. Graves, 49th Wing superintendent, originally from Akron, Ohio, joined the Air Force in 2000 for the chance and privilege to work with a diverse group of individuals from different backgrounds. “The Air Force Birthday is just one day out of the year that we get to celebrate our core values and show the world the professionalism and pride in what we do,” said Graves. On September 18, 1947 the U.S. Air Force was officially recognized as an independent military service, leaving behind its former role, the U.S. Army Air Corps. This year marks 67 years of the USAF leading the world in air superiority, space and cyberspace. “The future of our nation is forever bound up in the development of Air Power,” Brigadier General Billy Mitchell, United States Army Air Service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. E’Lysia Wray/ Released)

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Holloman Airmen use an interactive polling technology to ask the new 49th Wing commander, Col. Houston Cantwell, questions during his first commander’s call at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M., on Sept. 29. Commander’s calls are an efficient form of direct communication between the Airmen on base and the wing commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Aaron Montoya)
Members of the 846th Test Squadron at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M., watch as another world record is set at the magnetically-levitated sled system here March 4. High-fives and handshakes followed the second successful launch that week—breaking their own world record of 513 mph with 633 mph. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Randahl J. Jenson)
Mari Orona, a cashier at the Shifting Sands Dining Facility, rings up a customer inside the Shifting Sands Dining Facility at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M. on March 24. Civilian contractors work side by side with dining facility Airmen to serve over 1,000 meals a day to the operational force at Holloman. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Randahl J. Jenson)
The Air Force White Sands Missile Range football team took home the win against the Navy WSMR team Oct. 3 at the Pedro Field on post. The Air Force team consisted of members from the 49th Operations Support Squadron. This was one of the three scheduled games created to help build camaraderie across the branches. (Courtesy photo)
The Air Force White Sands Missile Range football team took home the win against the Navy WSMR team Oct. 3 at the Pedro Field on post. The Air Force team consisted of members from the 49th Operations Support Squadron. This was one of the three scheduled games created to help build camaraderie across the branches. (Courtesy photo)
Airman Ryan, a 6th Reconnaissance Squadron student sensor operator, practices tactical operations during an MQ-1 simulator mission. Ryan will train to a variety of missions including intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance; close air support; precision strike; and combat search and rescue. Holloman is the premier base for MQ-9 and MQ-1 pilot and sensor operator training, and is projecting over 800 graduates in fiscal year 2016. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman BreeAnn Sachs)
Airman 1st Class Randahl Jenson from the 49th Wing is presented with a promotion certificate during the September Enlisted Promotion Ceremony at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M. on Sept. 30. At the end of each month, members of Holloman get together to congratulate those who were promoted in that month. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. E’Lysia A. Wray)
Calvin Teller, the commissary’s customer service ambassador (left), and Daniel Schroeder, the asset commissary officer at Holloman Air Force Base, stack brown paper bags full of donated food into a collection bin in the commissary here Aug 12. The food collected is a part of the Feds Feed Families program helping feed families in need and filling local food shelves. (U.S. Air Force photo by Amn Randahl J. Jenson)
Calvin Teller, the commissary’s customer service ambassador, poses with a brown paper bag filled with non-perishable food items inside the commissary at Holloman Air Force Base on Aug 12. The Feds Feed Families program provides commissary shoppers the opportunity to support local families in need by donating one of these pre-packaged meals costing them $10 or less. (U.S. Air Force photo by Amn Randahl J. Jenson)
Richard Lubke, a retired Air Force flight engineer, examines a Feds Feed Families food bag in the commissary at Holloman Air Force Base on Aug 18. For less than $10, commissary shoppers, like Lubke, can help feed a local family in need. (U.S. Air Force photo by Amn Randahl J. Jenson)
Children from the Holloman Youth Center pose with Senior Airman Elijah Rogers and Jason Lewis, 49th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, in front of the MQ-9 Reaper after their visit at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M. on Aug. 12. The youth center received a hands on tour of Holloman to learn about the various missions Team Holloman supports. The tour was also part of the Tuskegee Airmen Initiative that supports children’s interest and knowledge in fields of aviation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Leah Ferrante)
Children from the Holloman Youth Center test binoculars at the Holloman Air Traffic Control tower during a base tour on Aug. 12. The youth center received an inside look at the tower and how important it is for Holloman’s every day flying missions. During the tour, the children traveled to the 11th floor to look out over the base, they also visited the simulators for new Airmen coming into the ATC career field. The tour was also part of the Tuskegee Airmen Initiative that supports children’s interest and knowledge in fields of aviation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Leah Ferrante)
Staff Sgt. ELysia Wray Released
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