News - Tag Holloman Air Force Base

Sept. 27, 2019
Holloman CES roughs it to prevent poor performance in contingency operations

“Prior preparation prevents poor performance.” said James Baker, Former White House chief of staff.The 49th Civil Engineer Squadron ensures maximum preparation with situational training to maintain operational readiness.During their 2019 Field Training Exercise, the 49th CES built shelter systems
Sept. 17, 2019
Set the example

The Air Force strives to recognize consistent hard work, especially when that hard work yields exceptional results. Master Sgt. Cody Biorn, 49th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron productions superintendent, was recently awarded the 2019 General Lew Allen Jr. Award at the Air Education and Training
Sept. 6, 2019
28th annual Day of Caring

Volunteers from Holloman Air Force Base and members of the local community came together for the 28th annual Day of Caring September 6, 2019, at the Otero County Fairgrounds in Alamogordo, New Mexico.The Day of Caring is an annual event, where volunteers perform various tasks, such as home repairs
May 28, 2019
Seeking mental health treatment: 49th Maintenance Group chief shares his experience with PTSD

“Dealing with a traumatic event from 2011 in Afghanistan, I realize now that I probably needed help long before 2018, but at the time I felt like I’d figured out how to control the ghosts in my head. I forced myself to keep them at bay, and instead of dealing with my problems, I just let them
May 15, 2019
Venom 19-01

In response to Air Force senior leader priorities, Holloman Air Force Base’s 311th Fighter Squadron put their readiness and lethality to the test by deploying to Hill Air Force Base, Utah, for dissimilar air combat training with the F-35 Lightning II, April 22 to May 3, 2019.Over 200 personnel, 16
May 6, 2019
Holloman’s 8th FS graduates first class of F-16 Viper pilots

Eight Viper pilot students graduated from the 8th Fighter Squadron’s first F-16 Basic Course, May 4, 2019, at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico.
May 6, 2019
Viper instructor pilot graduates from 311th FS for the second time

As the old cliché goes, ‘it’s a small world and it’s an even smaller Air Force.’ This weathered phrase proved true for Maj. David Abel, the 311th Fighter Squadron’s newest instructor pilot.
May 1, 2019
Venom 19-01 provides Holloman's operations, maintenance personnel unique experience

Amidst the low temperatures and high operations tempo of the 311th Fighter Squadron’s exercise Venom 19-01, many operations and maintenance personnel are provided the opportunity to view their work from the skies in a familiarization flight.“It’s good payback to show people the mission they are
April 1, 2019
Holloman Solar Observatory

Editor’s note: This is the first in a four part series of articles on the solar observatory.Just as local weather flights provide the base command post notifications and alerts of heat stress, thunderstorms, or high winds, the Holloman Air Force Base Solar Observatory has provided Department of
March 14, 2019
Thiesen takes command of GAF TTC, prepares for move to Sheppard

A new commander took the reins of the German air force Tactical Training USA Command, which is set to move to Sheppard Air Force Base soon, during a change of command ceremony, March 13, 2019, at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico. Col. Werner Theisen assumed command of the GAF Tactical Training