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Jan. 7, 2019
Inside the looming tower

Air traffic controllers from the 54th Operations Support Squadron arrive for duty long before the sun begins to rise. The start of their morning shift, or as they reference it, “day shift,” marks the start of the flying mission. The brisk winter air is stagnant, stinging their cheeks as they
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. 28, 2018
Holloman’s “Fighting 49ers” training mission transfers to the First Command

The 49th Wing officially recognized the transfer of the base’s flying training mission to Air Education and Training Command during a ceremony here Sept. 28. The transition, effective Oct. 1, 2018, aligns the wing and all co-located units, which hosts MQ-9 Reaper and F-16 Viper formal training
Sept. 29, 2017
Polish exchange officer ACEs AMOC

Completing the 14 week Aircraft Maintenance Officer Course at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, is no easy feat. During the most recent iteration of the course, one student went above and beyond expectations.Capt. Adam Rosiakowski received the ACE award, September 29, 2017, during a graduation

Inside the looming tower