Sept. 26, 2018 NCO cross-trains to pursue career goals, personal fulfillment Many Airmen find themselves seeking an opportunity to change their career field during their enlistment, but the needs of the Air Force don’t always align with the desires of its Airmen.But, for one Airman, it did.Staff Sgt. Colin Owens, 49th Wing Chapel religious affairs Airman, knew early into his
Sept. 26, 2018 POW/MIA Remembrance Day at Holloman Holloman Air Force Base honored service members who were imprisoned or remain missing-in-action with a 24-hour vigil and run September 20 – 21, here. “Of those Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines and Coast Guardsman, we remember their service, their sacrifice for freedom and their unwavering
Dec. 7, 2017 Cookies galore Holloman Airmen, spouses, and volunteers came together this year to host the annual cookie drive at the base community center, Dec. 4, 2017. Holloman and the Alamogordo community supported this year’s drive by baking and donating home-made cookies of all types, from chocolate chip cookies to
Nov. 28, 2017 Hope after havoc Garcia-Gonzalez, a 49th Wing chaplain’s assistant, supported the humanitarian relief mission by going to different towns in Puerto Rico. They provided meals and water to those in need while also providing spiritual support to the local community with medical translations.
Sept. 18, 2017 Air Force Ball 2017 Holloman’s Fighting 49ers saluted to 70 years of air, space and cyberspace power with the Holloman Air Force Ball at Hangar 301 on Holloman Air Force Base N.M., Sept. 16, 2017. The ball celebrates the official birthdate of the U.S. Air Force, Sept. 18, 1947. Seventy years ago, President Truman
Sept. 8, 2017 Commentary: What to expect during UEI Capstone visit The “New” Air Force Inspection System is not so new anymore at five years old. However, it’s still possible that the upcoming Capstone event is the first time you’ve witnessed it in person. As the 49th Operations Group commander, I wanted to share some of my experiences with Team Holloman in hopes
Sept. 7, 2017 CAMOC Airmen improve radio site Members of the 49th Operations Support Squadron’s Communications Air Traffic Control and Landing Systems Maintenance Operations Center worked on optimizing a radio site at Buck Mountain, N.M., Aug. 29, 2017. The Buck Mountain radio site is one of seven HAFB radio sites and is primarily used by the
Sept. 6, 2017 Oktoberfest 2017 The German Air Force Flying Training Center hosted Oktoberfest 2017 at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M., Aug. 26, 2017. The GAF has hosted this annual event at Holloman since 1996 with this one being their last.
July 26, 2017 Forming a new flight Different units from Holloman Air Force Base, combined efforts to make a more functional flight for communication equipment for CS and OSS.
June 23, 2017 49th Medical Group change of command During the ceremony, Col. Paul R. Brezinski took command of the 49th MDG from Col. Paul A. Willingham, 49th MDG outgoing commander.