FReeper Canteen ~ Road Trip: Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico ~ 03 JULY 2012

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[Kathy in Alaska]

 

 

~The FReeper Canteen Presents~

Road Trip: Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico

Holloman Air Force Base is a United States Air Force base located six miles southwest of the central business district of Alamogordo, a city in Otero County, New Mexico, United States. The base was named in honor of Col. George V. Holloman, a pioneer in guided missile research. It is the home of the 49th Fighter Wing (49 FW) of the Air Combat Command (ACC).

Air Combat Command is the primary force provider of combat airpower to America's warfighting commands. To support global implementation of national security strategy, ACC operates fighter, bomber, reconnaissance, battle-management and electronic-combat aircraft. It also provides command, control, communications and intelligence systems, and conducts global information operations.

The 49th Wing - host wing at Holloman Air Force Base - supports national security objectives by deploying worldwide to support peacetime and wartime contingencies. The wing provides combat-ready Airmen, F-22 Raptors, and trains MQ-1 Predator and MQ-9 Reaper pilots and sensor operators.

Additionally, the wing delivers Air Transportable Clinics and Basic Expeditionary Airfield Resources while providing support to more than 17,000 military and civilian personnel to include German Air Force Flying Training center operations.

 The Wing deploys combat-ready and mission-support forces supporting Air Expeditionary Force operations, Global War on Terrorism and peacetime contingencies; trains pilots in the F-22A and the T-38A aircraft; and provides support to over 18,000 personnel to include German Air Force Tornado operations. The wing has a proud history of service in World War II, Korea, Southeast Asia, Southwest Asia and NATO-led Operation Allied Force.

Along with the 49th FW, the 46th Test Group , part of the 46th Test Wing from Eglin Air Force Base, Florida is based at Holloman. The 46th TG is an Air Force Materiel Command unit responsible for operational testing and evaluation of new equipment and systems proposed for use by these forces. Current initiatives include advanced self-protection systems for combat aircraft, aircrew life support systems, aerial reconnaissance improvements, new armament and weapons delivery systems, and improved maintenance equipment and logistics support.

Learn More About Holloman Air Force Base HERE!

The New Mexico Museum of Space History in Alamogordo, New Mexico, is one of 15 divisions of the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs. The mission of the museum is to educate the people of New Mexico and visitors from around the world in the history, science, and technology of space. The museum stresses the significant role that the state of New Mexico has played in the development of the U.S. Space Program through collecting, preserving, and interpreting significant artifacts relevant to the history of space.

Visit The New Mexico Museum Of Space History HERE!

FR CANTEEN MISSION STATEMENT~Showing support and boosting the morale of our military and our allies military and the family members of the above. Honoring those who have served before. 

Please remember: The Canteen is a place to honor and entertain our troops. The Canteen is family friendly. Let's have fun!

We pray for your continued strength, to be strong in the face of adversity.

We pray for your safety, that you will return to your families and friends soon.

We pray that your hope, courage, and dignity remain unbroken, so that you may show others the way.

God Bless You All ~ Today, Tomorrow and Always

 

 

[Jvette]

Love Holloman, spent two years there, 1972-1974 when my dad was serving in Vietnam.

Never knew any of the particulars about the base though.

Thanks for the info.

May God bless and keep our troops safe.

[AZamericonnie]

Happy Anniversary Mr & Mrs USAF_Tsgt & wishing you many more years of wedded bliss! *Hugs*

[Portcall24]

I was there visiting on two different weekends last October. Here’s a link to some photos I took of the Freedom Park aviation there:

http://www.portcall24.com/Home.html

[ConorMacNessa]

Happy Anniversary, Mr. & Mrs. USAF_TSgt!

I hope you have many more years of wedded Bliss!



Genuflectimus non ad principem sed ad Principem Pacis!

Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)

[SkyDancer]

Hi All From DnUnDa!Our Guys Playing With A Brit Pilot.

There's Tailgating Then There's Tailgaiting!

A British Royal Air Force Typhoon pilot flies up to the back door of a C-130 (Hercules) for a photo opportunity.

He radios, "How much closer do you want me?"

They radio, "How much closer can you get?"

Pilot Radios, Close enough?

You have to be a tad mad to be a fighter pilot in today's world! but, even crazier to be a photographer looking down those sucking intakes!

[ConorMacNessa]

Welcome To All Who Enter This Canteen, To Our Serving Military, To Our Veterans, To All Military Families, To Our FRiends and To Our Allies!

Missing Man Setting

Schumann - Traumerei
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Never Forget The Brave Men and Women Who Hazarded All In The Struggle For Freedom!! We Are Forever Indebted To Them!!

Genuflectimus non ad principem sed ad Principem Pacis!

Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Mayor...((HUGS))...thanks for today’s sustenance for body and soul.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Permission Granted!

Sorry I'm late....work is beating me up.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, Nana Hope, for today's Pledge…((HUGS)) Thanks, AfghanMan and Penguin Girl, for your service to America.

[ConorMacNessa]

Thanks very much, Kathy! And thanks very much to you and Lauren for tonight's Road Trip to Holloman AFB, New Mexico!

*HUGS*

I had a few business trips out to the Land of Enchantment in the early 80's but never made it to Holloman. My New Mexico experience is confined to a few days in Albuquerque and a few days in Santa Fe. I liked Santa Fe - stayed at a hotel known as La Fonda - wonderful!



Genuflectimus non ad principem sed ad Principem Pacis!

Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Sand...((HUGS))...how are daughter and baby doing? Prayers for everybody’s good health.

[ConorMacNessa]

G'Day, Sky! I had something that looked like that crawling up my tailpipe last night! I was in the right lane of I-95 doing over 80 mph and I still wasn't going fast enough for him!



Genuflectimus non ad principem sed ad Principem Pacis!

Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)

[Kathy in Alaska]

Welcome to the Canteen, Portcall24. Very cool pictures.
I want to take some time when I get home from work.

We thank you for your service to our country.

[BIGLOOK]

Aloha again Night Owl! ((HUGS))

Mostly sunny today but can't say the same for the mainland. Only got through to two out of five yesterday which worries me a bit.

Hilo? You never know what coming over the horizon but with a practiced eye looking in the right direction, one can tell how much time before it gets to ya.

Problem is having to stand outside and watch and not be caught shipping.

[ConorMacNessa]

FREEDOM ISN’T FREE!

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It is purchased with the blood of Patriots!

Genuflectimus non ad principem sed ad Principem Pacis!

Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, Nana Hope, for today's Pledge…((HUGS)) Thanks, AfghanMan and Penguin Girl, for your service to America.

And you are part of the tie for first!!

[Publius]

SEATTLE CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL

Monday, July 2, 8 PM Pacific (11 PM Eastern)

Broadcast live at KING-FM

Beethoven: Variations for Violin, Cello and Piano in E-flat, Op. 44
Erin Keefe, violin
Edward Arron, cello
Jeewon Park, piano

Edward and Jeewon are married, and I’ve had delightful conversations about chamber music with Edward. I also know Erin quite well. These are three great musicians, and this will be the first time I’ve heard this piece.

Bartok: Sonata #1 for Violin and Piano, Sz. 75
James Ehnes, violin
Jon Kimura Parker, piano

Jimmy is the new Artistic Director of the festival, and he is one of the world’s great violinists. I count Jimmy and his wife Kate as friends, and they have a brand new daughter. Jackie is a wonderful virtuoso with a great sense of humor. This piece will be rough on the ear, and this will be the first time I’ve heard it

Brahms: Quintet for Piano and Strings in F minor, Op. 34
Marc-Andre Hamelin, piano
Andrew Wan, violin
Karen Gomyo, violin
David Harding, viola
Bion Tsang, cello

I know David and Bion. For those who followed my Brahms series at the Canteen, I went into this piece in detail. It is one of the great warhorses of the repertory and a real crowd pleaser. Enjoy!

[ConorMacNessa]

Good evening, Publius! Thanks very much for the info - sadly, I will be heading for Boudoir MacNessa in a matter of minutes - the usual 0500 call.



Genuflectimus non ad principem sed ad Principem Pacis!

Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, yarddog, and thanks for the additions to our road trip.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Mac...*HUGS*...feeling any better today?

Hope work went ok. I’m heading home now.