Sept. 17, 2018 The monster within The first time it happened I was a child. I was innocent to the whirlwind of chaos around me, ignorant to the tragedy of a self-inflicted death. I had experienced loss to death before, but not like this. The first time I was brushed by the cold hand of suicide, I could not understand. The second
Sept. 26, 2017 JA hosts Constitution Day assembly Representatives from the 49th Wing Staff Judge Advocate office spoke to students about the history of the United States Constitution Sept. 21, 2017 at Holloman Middle School to commemorate Constitution Week. The visit provided more than 190 children the opportunity to learn about the Founding
March 24, 2017 Indonesian Air Force visits Holloman Members of the Indonesian Air Force visited Holloman Air Force Base on March 15, 2017 to learn about MQ-9 operations and Holloman’s remotely piloted aircraft enterprise. The members were shuttled to various locations on base, including the Operations Group, the MQ-9 Flight Training Unit and the
Feb. 22, 2017 Environmental Scope and Commitment Statement Col. Houston Cantwell, the 49th Wing commander, recently released an updated version of the Holloman Air Force Base Environmental Scope and Commitment Statement.
Feb. 7, 2017 Those who honor us Holloman's Steel Talons Honor Guard was created to honor fallen members of the armed services, both past and present. The honor guard members help to preserve the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard’s heritage by learning about honor guard history and traditions.
Jan. 26, 2017 No ground power, no air power He sits crouched, with the sleeves of his sand shirt rolled just beneath each elbow and a screwdriver in hand. A pair of yellow-lensed glasses are perched atop the bridge of his nose, protecting his concentrated gaze. With each rotation of his wrist, the screwdriver turns, its bright orange handle a
Jan. 12, 2017 Brig. Gen. Sanchez takes flight at Holloman Brig. Gen. Eric Sanchez, the Commanding General at White Sands Missile Range, visited Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, to attend an airspace and mission brief, and to take a familiarization flight in an F-16 Fighting Falcon, Jan. 9, 2017.
Nov. 10, 2016 49th AMXS Airmen increase RPA missions Airmen from the 49th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and the 49th Civil Engineer Squadron came together to install a new Ground Data Terminal here on Nov. 8, 2016.
Oct. 21, 2016 Holloman's annual Fire Prevention Week The annual Fire Prevention Week, held by the 49th Civil Engineer Squadron, kicked off Oct. 5, 2016, here. During the week, members of the 49th CES Fire Protection Flight spread fire safety and prevention information by visiting schools and several base organizations, such as the child development
Aug. 8, 2016 Holloman enacts REAL ID Act Holloman will be enacting federal security measures to support the REAL ID Act starting Aug. 15.