Oct. 17, 2018 Flood of support Airmen from the 49th Wing and 635th Materiel Maintenance Group, at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M, assisted with airlift efforts in response to the devastation of Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., by Hurricane Michael starting October 12.“Our team has dedicated over 7,000 man-hours defining the
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. 20, 2018 Holloman to transition to AETC Holloman Air Force Base will be re-assigned to a new major command during a ceremony scheduled to be held at 9 a.m. Sept. 28 here. The base re-alignment will move Holloman’s 49th Wing from Air Combat Command to Air Education and Training Command. The move will allow Air Force leaders, as well as
Sept. 17, 2018 The monster within The first time it happened I was a child. I was innocent to the whirlwind of chaos around me, ignorant to the tragedy of a self-inflicted death. I had experienced loss to death before, but not like this. The first time I was brushed by the cold hand of suicide, I could not understand. The second
May 11, 2018 National Nurse’s Week Nurses and medical technicians are invaluable assets to the 49th Wing. They provide direct emotional and physical support to military members and dependents stationed at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico. Holloman’s 49th MDG is home to a number of outstanding nurses and medical technicians serving
March 21, 2018 Paws and smell the treats Beci, 49th Security Forces Squadron military working dog, retired March 16, 2018, after nine years of faithful service to the Air Force.
March 12, 2018 JA Airmen take home gold Holloman Air Force Base’s 49th Wing Legal Office was named Air Combat Command’s midsize Legal Office of the Year for 2017.
Feb. 1, 2018 Rethink your drink We all have heard the old saying, “we are what we eat,” but did you know that this is just as important for your teeth as it is your body? Your choice of drink not only has a huge impact on your waistline, but on your dental health too.
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.
Nov. 7, 2017 Innovation at cyber level Following a Department of Defense directive, the Air Force is transitioning to a Microsoft Windows 10 secure host baseline. This transition will provide a shared baseline for Air Force cyber operators to manage, resulting in lower information technology costs and streamlining of the IT operating