FReeper Canteen ~ Road Trip: Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico ~ 01 JUL 2014

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[Kathy in Alaska]

 

 

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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!

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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

 

 

[Soaring Feather]

Hi Kathy!

I did not see the hummers today, had appointments in town. Tomorrow is another day.

[luvie]

On th' road agin!!
Have fun Lauren!
See you in October! :)

[Star Traveler]

I’ve been in the area several times. It’s right next to White Sands National Monument. And it’s not too far from the site where America’s first atomic bomb was tested before dropping them on Japan. I’ve been to that atomic bomb site, too.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Welcome to the Canteen, OftheOhio.

Quite a feat for this Marine...such tender care.

[SandRat]

[OftheOhio]

Yea, the little baby rabbit seems to trust the Marine, lol.
Imagine that.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, ms feather...((HUGS))

Hope all your appointments went well. I’ve been buried all day. We are short a day this week. Everything has to be done today and be corrected by noon Tuesday instead of Wednesday.

[PROCON]

Hiya Ma!

Just hanging tonight, no cards, I'm no glutton for punishment. Heading back to Oregon Wednesday. Hope all is well with you.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Luv...she was on the road to her kids on the east coast, and expecting to post. But she got stuck with weather and traffic near Atlanta.

Hopefully she has safely arrived. d:o)

[luvie]

I hope she got there all right, too! That is such a long drive...right up her alley! :)

[Kathy in Alaska]

Welcome to the Canteen, Star Traveler. Thanks for sharing your experiences.

The bomb sites must be pretty interesting.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Too cute....I feel just like that puppy.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Still at work for a bit...a little homework will go home with me. Friday holiday messed us up. We have to have payroll done tomorrow instead of Wednesday.

A night off of cards would be good. LOL!

Prayers for a safe journey home, Pro. ((HUGS))

[El Gato]

I’ve been there!... but it was a long time ago, 1974, and I was wearing my blue suit in those days. I was TDY for a project, discussing testing of an inertial navigation system.

However I was close enough to see their airfield light about 10 months ago. I saw it from White Sands Missile Range, where I was involved in preparations for a Surface To Air Missile system test. Test went well, but I was laid off 2 months before the test. In fact I was out there my last week, training my replacement. I’d been out there a lot in the previous year plus, but didn’t realize how close our test site was to Holloman.

Holloman and White Sands Missile Range are now a Joint Base.

[Kathy in Alaska]

And a good evening/morning to you, El Gato. You were close!

Not good about being involved in all the lead up and then not getting to see it happen. And layoffs are not good.

Hope you and yours, and all the little ones, are all doing well.

And we thank you for your service to our country.

[Kathy in Alaska]

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good afternoon/evening/night Troops, wherever you are.

Thank you for doing your part to help keep all of us free and safe.

Thanks, unique, for the pastries.

Coffee is always on........

How about a cupcake?

Cookies?

Pancakes?

Treats?

[E.G.C.]

A very pleasant good Tuesday morning to everyone at the Canteen and to all our military at home and abroad. Thanks for your service to our country.

((HUGS))Good morning, Ladies. Thanks for this morning's thread, Lauren. How's it going?

[Kathy in Alaska]

God bless and keep safe our troops worldwide.

Good night.

Statler Brothers ~ How Great Thou Art

[E.G.C.]

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