May 5, 2026 Airmen work on the life-saving automatic ground collision avoidance system Airmen of the 49th Wing work indoors and outside on components related to the innovative automatic ground collision avoidance system of F-16 Fighting Falcons. The innovated system is known for its capability to automatically activate to avoid a sudden terrain collision. (U.S. Air Force photos by
April 20, 2026 8th Fighter Squadron runs coordinated training with Luke AFB Airmen assigned to the 49th Wing prepare and operate aircraft ahead of training with counterparts from the 56th Fighter Wing at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, Jan. 23, 2026. These flights teach pilots and crews how to maintain shared situational awareness and communication across different
Jan. 20, 2026 White Sands Missile Range command team visits 49th Wing The White Sands Missile Range command team made its first official visit to the 49th Wing at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, Jan. 13, 2026. WSMR and Holloman have a collaboration dating back to the 1940s, often working together on missile development, rocket tests and defense technology. (U.S.
Jan. 8, 2026 Team Holloman's 2026 Chief Master Sergeant Selects New chief master sergeant selects pose for photos with 49th Wing leadership at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, Jan. 6, 2026. The four senior master sergeants are set to join the top one percent of the enlisted force with more than 80 years of combined service experience. (U.S. Air Force photos
Jan. 8, 2026 849th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Airmen load weapons onto F-16 Fighting Falcons during monthly training Airmen assigned to the 849th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron load missiles during monthly load training at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, Dec. 19, 2025. Monthly load training refreshes crewmembers on the steps required to load weapons, ensuring it is done quickly and safely in any possible
Dec. 30, 2025 First sergeants deliver treats to dorm Airmen in the Holloman Airmen Cookie Drive First sergeants distributed stockings full of cookies to dorm resident Airmen during the Holloman Airmen Cookie Drive at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, Dec. 9, 2025. More than 10,200 cookies were donated by members of the local community for the annual morale booster event. (U.S. Air Force
Dec. 30, 2025 Gateway Freedom Monument featuring F-4 Phantom II opens in Alamogordo, New Mexico A restored F-4 Phantom II was presented as the centerpiece during the Gateway Freedom Monument ribbon cutting event in Alamogordo, New Mexico, Dec. 8, 2025. Members of the local community, Holloman Air Force Base personnel, former F-4 aircrew and more attended the event marking a permanent display
Dec. 22, 2025 Tree lighting ceremony caps off Holloman Holidays event Members of Team Holloman switched on the base chapel tree lights at the Holloman Holidays event at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, Dec. 5, 2025. Visitors and base personnel were treated to a tree-lighting ceremony, community vendors, holiday-themed photo opportunities and more at the annual
Dec. 3, 2025 Command teams perform 100% dorm inspections Holloman command teams performed 100% dorm inspections at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, Oct. 23, 2025. The rooms and common living areas for junior enlisted members were checked to see if furnishings, building components and other materials need to be fixed or replaced. (U.S. Air Force photos
Dec. 2, 2025 Holloman leadership serves fresh Thanksgiving meals at renovated dining facility U.S. Air Force Col. Christopher Dunston, 49th Maintenance Group Commander, center, gives out Thanksgiving dessert at the Shifting Sands Dining Facility at Holloman Air Force Base, Nov. 27, 2025. The 49th Force Support Squadron sustainment services flight hosted Thanksgiving meals at the DFAC for the