April 1, 2019 Holloman Solar Observatory Editor’s note: This is the first in a four part series of articles on the solar observatory. Just as local weather flights provide the base command post notifications and alerts of heat stress, thunderstorms, or high winds, the Holloman Air Force Base Solar Observatory has provided Department of
March 8, 2019 Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month New Mexico State University’s Cancer Outreach program partnered with the 49th Medical Group during colorectal cancer awareness month, March 7, 2019, in the medical clinic here.NMSU’s Cancer Outreach brought a giant blow-up colon to offer everyone a visual representation of what polyps and lesions
March 5, 2019 Holloman F-16 pilot attends Captain Marvel premiere An instructor pilot assigned to the 311th Fighter Squadron at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, was invited to attend Captain Marvel premiere events in Los Angeles, California, March 3-4, 2019.Capt. Danielle “Kazi” Park, who was previously stationed at Nellis AFB, Nevada, flew the star of the
Feb. 22, 2019 49th Wing commander reads to Holloman Elementary children Col. Joseph Campo, 49th Wing commander, reads to children at Holloman Elementary School, Feb. 21, 2019, on Holloman Air Force Base, N.M. Campo read to the children as he was selected as this month’s ‘mystery reader.’ (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christine Groening)
Dec. 26, 2018 Inside the looming tower Air traffic controllers from the 54th Operations Support Squadron arrive for duty long before the sun begins to rise. The start of their morning shift, or as they reference it, “day shift,” marks the start of the flying mission. The brisk winter air is stagnant, stinging their cheeks as they
Oct. 17, 2018 Flood of support Airmen from the 49th Wing and 635th Materiel Maintenance Group, at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M, assisted with airlift efforts in response to the devastation of Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., by Hurricane Michael starting October 12.“Our team has dedicated over 7,000 man-hours defining the
Dec. 19, 2016 Congressman Pearce takes to the skies of New Mexico U.S. Rep. Steve Pearce, New Mexico’s 2nd district, came to Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, for an orientation flight in an F-16 Fighting Falcon, Dec. 16, 2016.
Aug. 19, 2016 Nine years of giving big Every year for the past nine, Holloman Airmen and their families spend hundreds of hours in the New Mexico heat, volunteering in the local community during the annual Big Give event. Thirty-two teams of 412 volunteers participated in this year’s Big Give. This year’s theme, “Grow Community,” racked
July 8, 2016 PCSing Pets Permanently changing stations overseas can be a stressful and overwhelming time for service members, families and pets. Any way to make the process smoother and easier can be a relief.Pet owners should be aware of the requirements, and sometimes lengthy process, to have their pets join them