Scouts learn the ropes at Holloman

A troop from Scout Troop BSA 4434 takes her seat in one of 49th Civil Engineer Squadrons fire engines, during a tour of Fire Station 1, April 1, 2022, on Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico. Events such as base tours are key to strengthening the relationship between Holloman and the surrounding community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Antonio Salfran)

Scouts learn the ropes at Holloman

Staff Sgt. Benjamin Huntley, 49th Security Forces Squadron patrolman, and Nero A251, 49th SFS military working dog, take off toward an adversary during a patrol simulation as Scout Troop BSA 4434 watches, April 1, 2022, on Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico. Opportunities to tour the base help educate the public on the many different facilities and operations that take place on Holloman. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Antonio Salfran)

Scouts learn the ropes at Holloman

Col. Nicholas Pederson, 49th Wing vice commander, educates Scout Troop BSA 4434 on the MQ-9 Reaper and how it works, April 22, 2022 on Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico. Troop BSA 4434 traveled from Duncan, Oklahoma, to tour Holloman and learn more about our mission here. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Antonio Salfran)

Scouts learn the ropes at Holloman

Capt. Evan Howlett, 49th Operations Group executive officer and MQ-9 evaluator pilot, answers the scouts questions about the MQ-9 Reaper during a base tour, April 1, 2022, on Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico. Static displays were set up in hangar 294, giving the troops a chance to take a closer look at an MQ-9 Reaper and F-16 Vipers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Antonio Salfran)

Scouts learn the ropes at Holloman

Two troops from Scout Troop BSA 4434 observe two Steel Talons Honor Guard members demonstrate a flag folding technique, April 1, 2022, on Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico. Engaging with the external community allows Holloman to showcase its capabilities and gives the public a better understanding of the 49th Wing’s mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Antonio Salfran)

Scouts learn the ropes at Holloman

Published April 12, 2022
By Airman 1st Class Antonio Salfran
49th Wing Public Affairs

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