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  • 8th Fighter Squadron 19-CBF graduation

    11 F-16 Viper student pilots graduated from the 8th Fighter Squadron’s F-16 Basic Course, during a ceremony at Club Holloman, December 14th, 2019, here.The F-16 B-Course is a 37-week long course required for all student pilots. On average, B-Course students log 70 hours of flying time over 59

  • Tough love

    Young men huddled around a smoldering, crackling fire. Warmth finally reached their operational camouflage patterned gear, tattered and damp from the cold, mountainous terrain of Cloudcroft, New Mexico. Their instructor’s eyes filled with reminiscent thoughts from a distance; those men earned a

  • Diamond Sharp Award December 2019

    Every month, a first sergeant has the honor of choosing a deserving Airman to be presented the First Sergeant Council’s Diamond Sharp Award for an outstanding act or continuous outstanding performance.For the month of December, Master Sgt. Giles Dame, 49th SFS first sergeant, is proud to present the

  • Trust me, I'm a doctor

    Life is very fast paced for an aircrew member in the Air Force. Airmen must work quickly to all do their part in ensuring the mission is a success. These team members may be hesitant to reach out to a doctor at times, in fear of deterring critical operations. Regardless, it is important that Airmen

  • 314th Fighter Squadron Class 19-BBH graduation

    Fourteen F-16 Viper student pilots graduated from the 314th Fighter Squadron’s F-16 Basic Course during a ceremony at Hangar 286, Nov. 9, 2019, here.The F-16 B-Course is a 37-week long course required for all student pilots. On average, B-Course students log 70 hours of flying time over 59 sorties

  • For crying out cloud

    One of many factors that can often be overlooked is the possibility of weather interfering with plans. From weekend plans like a summer cookout, to large-scale military operations, unforeseen inclement weather can really rain on your parade.The 54th Operations Support Squadron weather flight,

  • 2019 Fire Prevention Week

    HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. – The 49th Civil Engineer Squadron participated in the annual Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 6-12, here. Every year, during the week of October 9th, Fire Prevention Week is observed throughout the United States and Canada. The 49th CES firefighters visited schools, hosted

  • Showcasing technology

    Holloman Airmen traveled to Roswell,NM to teach middle and high school students about Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics career fields.

  • Embrace the suck

    “Prior preparation prevents poor performance.” said James Baker, Former White House chief of staff.The 49th Civil Engineer Squadron ensures maximum preparation with situational training to maintain operational readiness.During their 2019 Field Training Exercise, the 49th CES built shelter systems