Aug. 7, 2026 New Mexico-based Airmen operate MQ-9 Reapers at Exercise Zia Sunbird in Michigan Airmen from Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, successfully performed MQ-9 Reaper operations during Exercise Zia Sunbird at the Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center July 13 to July 24.
Aug. 7, 2026 Humans of Holloman: Experienced MQ-9 maintainer Staff Sgt. Lawson Oakes helps the next generation Spending seven years at a single military installation for most service members is rare. In the case of U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Lawson Oakes, 29th Aircraft Maintenance Unit dedicated crew chief, his first seven have been almost entirely at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, developing him into a
Aug. 4, 2026 Holloman celebrates reopening of renovated splash pad The newly renovated splash pad is officially reopened at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, July 8, 2026. The ribbon-cutting ceremony marked the official reopening of the splash pad, reinforcing Holloman AFB’s commitment to enhancing quality-of-life for Airmen, military families and the community.
June 5, 2026 49th Wing welcomes new commander and reassigns to Air Combat Command The 49th Wing marked a historic milestone during a change of command and major command reassignment ceremony June 4, 2026, at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, as the wing officially transitioned from Air Education and Training Command (AETC) to Air Combat Command (ACC) while welcoming new
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 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. 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