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  • T-38A Accident Investigation Report Released

    Today, Air Combat Command released an Accident Investigation Board Report following a T-38A Talon collapse that occurred Feb. 27, 2023, at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico. 

  • AF Year in Photos

    This year's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This annual feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.

  • Task Force-Holloman welcomes Afghan evacuees with arms wide open

    1st Lt. Whitney Longenecker, Task Force-Holloman in-processing center officer in charge and Senior Airman Michaela Jones, TF-Holloman in-processing center coordinator deployed from Seymour Johnson AFB, North Carolina. Together they are in-processing Afghan evacuees and welcoming them into the United

  • Behind the lens of Task Force-Holloman, a Public Affairs Airman's perspective

    Being part of Task-Force Holloman has been more than fulfilling. I’m getting to see first-hand how amazing our Airmen are, and [how] far we all are willing to go to ensure that the Afghan evacuees here are cared for.After the first plane arrived on Aug. 31, 2021, I’ve gone back to Aman Omid Village,

  • Expeditionary Medical Support System takes care of Afghan evacuees

    U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Medical Support System Airmen attached to Task Force-Holloman conduct medical procedures in support of Operation Allies Welcome at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, Sept. 10, 2021. The Department of Defense, through U.S. Northern Command, and in support of the

  • Hill fighter wings conduct combat exercise

    The active duty 388th and Reserve 419th Fighter Wings conducted an integrated combat capability exercise April 30-May 2.The friendly and enemy forces were made up of F-35s from Hill, F-16s from the 311th Fighter Squadron at Holloman AFB, New Mexico and 80th FS at Kunsan Air Base, Korea, and a team

  • Hill F-35A units assist in F-16 fighter training

    Brand new F-16 pilots received a unique training experience here with the help of the active duty 388th and Reserve 419th Fighter Wings and the F-35A Lightning II.For the last two weeks, F-16 basic course students and instructor pilots from the 311th Fighter Squadron at Holloman Air Force Base, New

  • Combat exercise, weapons evaluations mean busy May at Hill

    Communities surrounding Hill Air Force Base will notice increased flying and numbers of aircraft through much of May as the base’s fighter wings conduct a large combat exercise and host a weapons evaluation.The active duty 388th Fighter Wing and Reserve 419th Fighter Wing, along with F-16 units from

  • ‘Tent City’ brings relief to Airmen

    One thousand service members from around the United States are set to call Tyndall Air Force Base’s “Tent City” their temporary home. In just over two weeks since Hurricane Michael made landfall along the base’s coastline, a blend of civil engineering Airmen have worked around the clock to

  • 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.The seamless partnership between the 49th LRS and 635th MMG allowed

  • 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

  • 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.A ceremony launched a vigil, with Senior Master Sgt. John Chacon, 49th Civil Engineer Squadron operations superintendent, speaking about the

  • Holloman to transition to AETC

    Holloman Air Force Base will be re-assigned to a new major command during a ceremony scheduled on Sept. 28th. 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 key subject matter

  • The end of a paw-some career

    Vulkan, a military working dog for the 49th Security Forces Squadron, plays with his owner, Senior Airman William Hale, a MWD handler for the 49 SFS, before his retirement ceremony at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M., July 27, 2018. Vulkan's loyalty to his handlers allowed for the completion of more

  • Walking Parkinson’s Path

    As a veteran from the Vietnam War, his father placed the blame on himself. He had seen studies showing Parkinson’s being passed down genetically from chemicals he had been exposed to during the war. But his son, disagreed pointing out sometimes there is no reason, and it wasn’t his fault.

  • Senior Master Sgt. receives Bronze Star Medal

    Senior Master Sgt. David Mason, 49th Security Forces logistics and resources superintendent, was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for meritorious achievement during his deployment to an undisclosed location in South West Asia, from July 2017 to January 2018. The medal was presented to Mason June 6,

  • Pit Stop Alamogordo

    Holloman Air Force Base recently introduced the Hollamo Express, a unique bus service exclusive to Holloman’s military service members and dependents. Airmen can use the bus service as transport to a list of drop-off locations in the city of Alamogordo, free of charge.

  • National Nurse’s Week

    The Military Health System is observing National Nurse’s Week May 6-12, 2018. During this week, civilian and military nurses across the Department of Defense are honored for their selfless contributions to the lives of their patients. This year’s theme is ‘ThankUNurses: Inspire, Innovate,

  • D-M Airman awarded ACC Company Grade Officer of the Year

    Capt. Ridge Flick, 354th Fighter Squadron Weapons and Tactics chief, was named the 2017 Air Combat Command Company Grade Officer of the Year.The ACC Company Grade Officer of the Year is awarded to an officer that shows extraordinary leadership, expertise and commitment not only in their career

  • Holloman Air, Space Expo

    Holloman hosted the Air and Space Expo ‘Legacy of Liberty,’ May 5, 2018. This open event to the public was an opportunity to invite our local community members and guests, and to showcase the mission of the U.S. Air Force and the 49th Wing.

  • Another tool in the toolbox

    It is a cool, fall day and the sun shines through the car window warming your face. Suddenly, the truck jerks and tumbles off the road. Your teammate is thrown from the truck, and flung out of sight. You exit the truck and find your teammate critically injured. He is presumably dead. There is no

  • 49th MXG conducts Phase II exercise

    The 49th Maintenance Group educated more than 200 Airmen during its first phase II exercise at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M., Feb. 22, 2018.

  • Holloman hosts Royal Canadian Air Force

    Holloman Air Force Base hosted dissimilar aircraft training and integration with the Royal Canadian Air Force from Jan. 22 to Feb. 15, 2018.The training served to familiarize NATO allies with each other’s aircraft operations and maintenance requirements as well as strengthening their partnerships.

  • America's Armed Forces Kids fun run 2017

    The Youth and Teen Center hosted the Art Blast color run 5K and the America’s Armed Forces Kids fun run on May 20, 2017 at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M.“The turnout was amazing,” said Harry Miller, the 49th Force Support Squadron Youth Sports Director.  “In addition to the large number of adults

  • No ground power, no air power

    He sits crouched, with the sleeves of his sand shirt rolled just beneath each elbow and a screwdriver in hand. A pair of yellow-lensed glasses are perched atop the bridge of his nose, protecting his concentrated gaze. With each rotation of his wrist, the screwdriver turns, its bright orange handle a

  • Holloman's annual Fire Prevention Week

    The annual Fire Prevention Week, held by the 49th Civil Engineer Squadron, kicked off Oct. 5, 2016, here.During the week, members of the 49th CES Fire Protection Flight spread fire safety and prevention information by visiting schools and several base organizations, such as the child development