54th OSS graduates first F-16 IFTU students at Holloman

Fifteen Airmen graduated in the first class of the 54th Operation Support Squadron’s newly established F-16 Fighting Falcon Intelligence Formal Training Unit on April 3, 2025.

BEAR Base Airmen conduct Operation TRAILBLAZER

On the early morning of Oct. 1, 2024, Airmen from the 635th Materiel Maintenance Squadron, 54th Operations Support Squadron and 49th Civil Engineer Squadron set out to a runway to conduct Operation TRAILBLAZER.

Photos: Holloman air traffic controllers ensure safe landings, manage airspace

For crying out cloud

One of many factors that can often be overlooked is the possibility of weather interfering with plans. From weekend plans like a summer cookout, to large-scale military operations, unforeseen inclement weather can really rain on your parade.The 54th Operations Support Squadron weather flight,

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