April 21, 2025 Holloman conducts third iteration of Project Iron Agility Project Iron Agility is designed not just to simulate deployments, but to replicate real-world scenarios.
March 22, 2025 Holloman AFB Conducts Large Force Exercise at Homestead Air Reserve Base From February 28 to March 15, 2025, the 49th Wing deployed a dynamic team of Airmen to Homestead Air Reserve Base, conducting a Large Force Exercise that showcased the Air Force’s commitment to readiness, adaptability, and cross-unit integration. The exercise aimed to capitalize on favorable weather
March 4, 2025 Holloman AFB looks to Revolutionize Aircraft Towing Operations The 49th Maintenance Group is advancing its mission readiness through a Phase II Small Business Innovation Research contract collaboration with Evitado Technologies and its anti-collision solution, and TowFLEXX Miltech, a leading manufacturer of electric, remote-controlled towing vehicles without
Nov. 27, 2024 Operation Homeward Bound U.S. Armed Forces members participate in a Thanksgiving video at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, Nov. 25, 2024. Operation Homeward Bound represents a demonstration of military strength, solidarity, support, sacrifice, and appreciation for service members and veterans across the globe. (U.S. Air
Jan. 30, 2024 54th OSS ensures safe flight operations As one of the largest training bases in the Air Force, one of Team Holloman’s missions is to graduate combat-ready pilots. While all members of Holloman assist in this mission, it's the 54th Operations Support Squadron air traffic controllers who regulate daily air operations, cultivating the next
Nov. 30, 2023 311th AMU conducts high-power engine immersion demonstration The 311th Aircraft Maintenance Unit conducted a high-power engine run maintenance immersion exercise on November 16, 2023, here.This demonstration offers an in-depth look for non-F-16 maintainers and non-maintenance personnel from across the base into the high-power maintenance procedures essential
Oct. 16, 2023 49th EMS sheet metals shop keeps Holloman’s F-16s mission ready Whether it's giving them new paint jobs or providing outlying repairs and inspections, the 49th Equipment Maintenance Squadron structural maintenance flight, or sheet metal, ensures that Holloman’s F-16 Vipers are structurally sound and mission ready.
May 3, 2023 49th CMS facilitates the production of hydrazine To enhance mission readiness, the 49th Component Maintenance Squadron facilitates the production of hydrazine, a colorless and highly reactive compound that is used for rocket fuel. Hydrazine is a backup fuel used in F-16 Vipers. When it’s released, it creates a chemical reaction that allows pilots
Feb. 14, 2023 49th CMS aircraft fuels shop moves into new hangar The 49th Component Maintenance Squadron fuels shop started the new year with a change of scenery after moving their base of operations to a newer and larger hangar.
Jan. 24, 2022 Air Force Heritage Flight flyover scheduled to support Super Bowl LVI in Los Angeles Five aircraft representing the Air Force’s 75 years as a service will conduct a first-of-its-kind flyover during the national anthem performance at Super Bowl LVI, Feb. 13, over SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.