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  • 49th Wing 2nd quarter award ceremony

    The 49th Wing’s 2nd quarter award winners were recognized by U.S. Air Force Col. Justin Spears, 49th Wing commander, and U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Jeffrey Martin, 49th Wing command chief, in a ceremony here, Aug. 11, 2023. The winners were selected based on their technical expertise,

  • Senior defense officials visit Holloman, learn about 49th Wing mission

    Gilbert R. Cisneros Jr., Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, and Alex Wagner, Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Manpower and Reserve Affairs, visited Holloman to learn about the critical contributions to national defense made at the base and what the day-to-day life is

  • 2023 Casa’s Big Give

    The Big Give event made a comeback this year after being dormant for four years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It was once hosted by the 49th Force Support Squadron and has now been adopted by Casa Auto Group, making it the 13th Annual Big Give in Alamogordo, New Mexico.The Big Give, now hosted by

  • 49th Wing Safety conducts motorcycle group mentorship ride

    The 49th Wing hosted a mentorship ride this past Friday here to participate in a local bike ride throughout Ruidoso, Tularosa and Cloudcroft, New Mexico. Mentorship rides are a great opportunity for riders to unite, no matter the rank, and safely ride together. They also provide a fun environment

  • 491st ATKS instructor pilot maintains mission priority

    The Airmen of the 491st Attack Squadron play a pivotal role in keeping Holloman’s mission going and for two and a half years, U.S. Air Force Capt. Christopher Carter, 491st ATKS MQ-9 instructor pilot, has dedicated his time to training both active duty and Air National Guard student pilots to

  • ALS Class 23-F Graduation

    Thirty-five Airmen graduated from Holloman’s Airman Leadership School during a ceremony at Club Holloman, July 13, 2023. ALS is a six-week professional development course designed to prepare new staff sergeants and senior airmen for supervisory duties and is required before taking on the role of a

  • Fightin’ 49ers celebrate 55 years at Holloman Air Force Base

    Holloman Air Force Base stands as a statement to the legacy of American air power. Since its establishment in 1942, the base has played a pivotal role in advancing aviation technology, training pilots, and supporting various military operations. This year, the 49th Wing celebrated 55 years of

  • 849th AMXS keeps the F-16 in the sky

    U.S. Air Force Senior Airman William Domnick, 849th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron assistant dedicated crew chief, inspects the exhaust port of an F-16 Viper at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, June 27, 2023. The 849th AMXS is responsible for the launch of 10,000 F-16 missions that generate