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Jan. 8, 2025
Officer rescues injured man pinned inside wrecked vehicle

On what seemed like an ordinary November evening, U.S. Air Force Lt. Col Brandon Taylor, 29th Attack Squadron commander and his wife were on their way to deliver care packages to the newest Airmen and their families in the 29th ATKS.
Sept. 18, 2024
A.S.I.S.T. program enhances suicide prevention efforts at Holloman

In the fast-paced military environment, recognizing when someone is silently struggling can mean the difference between life and death. That’s where the Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training or A.S.I.S.T. program comes in.
Aug. 26, 2024
Project Iron Agility training enhances critical thinking, risk analysis, communication

On Aug. 12th, personnel from the 49th Maintenance Group engaged in a realistic deployment scenario as part of the newly launched maintenance knowledge and tactics operation called Project Iron Agility.
July 23, 2024
Wing overcomes obstacles to assist foreign allies in MQ-9 training

One of the 49th Wing's primary missions is to train MQ-9 Reaper pilots and sensor operators to participate in combat operations across the globe. While primarily focusing on training American Airmen, you may not know that Holloman hosts both MQ-9 aircrew students and instructors from multiple allied
July 22, 2024
Team ensures Viper pilots meet safety qualifications before taking to skies

The 54th Fighter Group, here, trains over 100 F-16 Viper pilots each year, with one of the key elements being that each pilot is qualified and up to date on all training before taking to the skies.
July 11, 2024
Crew chief honored for keeping MQ-9 Reaper fleet in air

This year, the 49th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron’s own U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Shaun Shaffer earned the prestigious Crew Chief of the Year award for his outstanding dedication to his craft and ability to keep Holloman’s MQ-9 Reaper fleet in the air.
June 14, 2024
Keeping MQ-9 Reapers in the air

Airmen from the 49th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron perform maintenance on an MQ-9 Reaper at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, June 11, 2024. The 49th AMXS is responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of all MQ-9 Reapers on Holloman AFB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nicholas Paczkowski)
Jan. 31, 2024
Weather flight conducts first-time field exercise in sand dunes to enhance real-time weather response

The 54th Operations Support Squadron weather flight conducted a simulated field exercise for the first time on the Gypsum dunes at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, Jan. 22, 2024.
Jan. 30, 2024
Air traffic controllers ensure safe flight operations

As one of the largest training bases in the Air Force, one of Team Holloman’s missions is to graduate combat-ready pilots. While all members of Holloman assist in this mission, it's the 54th Operations Support Squadron air traffic controllers who regulate daily air operations, cultivating the next
Dec. 8, 2023
Aircraft inspections ensure safe, dependable delivery

The 49th Equipment Maintenance Squadron makes sure that Holloman’s F-16 Vipers are up to date with quality flightline maintenance and inspections, and none are more crucial to this than the aircraft inspection section or Phase.

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