March 7, 2024 49th EMS switch from mechanical to electrical fuzes on the MK82 Crew members from the 49th Equipment Maintenance Squadron built a live Mark 82 bomb using the M904 and M905 mechanical fuzes, the last of which are slated to phase out at the end of the year.The M904s and M905s have been in use since the 1970s and are vital to the MK-82 bomb.
Sept. 22, 2023 MAYO ALS Class 23-G Graduation Thirty-two Airmen and one civilian graduated from Holloman’s Airman Leadership School during a ceremony at Club Holloman, Sep. 21, 2023. Airman Leadership School is a six-week professional development course designed to prepare new staff sergeants and senior airmen for supervisory duties and is
Aug. 28, 2023 19th AF command team visits Holloman Team Holloman welcomed U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Clark Quinn, 19th Air Force commander, and U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Justin Apticar, 19th Air Force command chief, for a tour of the installation Aug. 23-25, 2023.
May 19, 2023 Holloman hosts Project SEARCH program Project SEARCH stakeholders and graduates pose for a photo after a graduation ceremony at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, May 18, 2023. Holloman is the only military installation in New Mexico to participate in Project SEARCH, a program that integrates 18-22 year olds with disabilities into
May 12, 2023 49th Avionics CMS ensures aircraft equipment is mission ready Avionics maintainers with the 49th Component Maintenance Squadron manage electronic equipment and provide critical support to ensure aircraft stay mission ready.The avionics team focuses on providing maintenance support for F-16 Vipers, repairing integral radar components and a variety of
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
March 30, 2023 Holloman Airman honors his late grandparents A pilot having an American flag in their cockpit can symbolize many things, but for U.S. Air Force Maj. Matthew Jerrell, the flag he puts in his cockpit honors his grandparents.
March 10, 2023 49th Wing hosts first 19th Air Force Commander’s Call, Fly-In The 49th Wing hosted wing commanders, command chiefs, air crews and support personnel for the first 19th Air Force Commander’s Call and Fly-In here, March 2 - 3, 2023.
Nov. 22, 2022 Holloman's 3rd Quarter Awards Ceremony Team Holloman 3rd 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, Nov. 21.