Oct. 18, 2023 49th EMS armament flight brings the firepower Within the 49th Equipment Maintenance Squadron lies the armament flight, which is responsible for maintaining all of the F-16 Viper weapon systems on Holloman.
Aug. 31, 2023 49th EMS conducts first ever depot-level repair on Holloman F-16s For the first time at Holloman, Airmen from the 49th Equipment Maintenance Squadron performed F-16 Viper depot-level repairs, and maintenance which included the overhaul, upgrading, rebuilding, retesting of weapon systems, parts, components, and other key parts of the aircraft.
March 3, 2020 49th EMS Phase Inspection section keeps jets flying at Holloman AFB The 49th Equipment Maintenance Squadron Phase Inspection Section performs intermediate maintenance on F-16 Vipers from the 849th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. In 2019, the team shaved off 23,000 man hours while increasing their inspection rates 20%, making them the fastest F-16 phase inspection
March 2, 2020 System of success The 49th Equipment Maintenance Squadron Phase Inspection Section is responsible for performing intermediate maintenance on several dozen F-16 Vipers from the 849th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, during which they dismantle and inspect high-fail areas throughout the aircraft. In 2019, the team shaved
Feb. 25, 2020 Holloman units come together for aircraft lift training Two units at Holloman AFB worked together to perform overhead crane lift training on a UH-1N Huey, Feb. 19, 2020, in order to be prepared for an emergency scenario in which an aircraft must be lifted manually.