FReeper Canteen ~ Road Trip: Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico ~ 16 MARCH 2010

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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.

On June 10, 1942, an event occurred that permanently changed the face of the Tularosa Basin -- Alamogordo Army Air Field was established at a site six miles west of Alamogordo, New Mexico. Initial plans called for the base to serve as the center for the British Overseas Training program; the British hoped to be able to train their aircrews over the open New Mexico skies.

 However, everything changed when the Japanese launched a surprise attack against the Hawaiian Islands on December 7, 1941. The British decided to no longer pursue its overseas training program, and the United States military saw the location as an opportunity to train its own growing military. Construction began at the airfield on February 6, 1942 and forces began to move in on May 14, 1942.

Learn More About The History Of Holloman Air Force Base HERE!

The 49th Fighter Wing -- host wing at Holloman Air Force Base -- supports national security objectives with mission-ready F-22A Raptors, Air Transportable Medical Clinic and BEAR Base assets.

 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

 

 

[HiJinx]

Aw shucks, let’s see if I can grab the hundred before I go...

[HiJinx]

Nope.
Oh well...

[Kathy in Alaska]

I have claustrophobia....that worries me. LOL!! I am very good at closing my eyes and looking thru my fingers when necessary.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good night and rest well, HJ. Thank you for your service to our country and for helping honor our troops.

[SandRat]

Vertigo... LOL

[Kathy in Alaska]

I don’t think I want any part of vertigo....I also can push PAUSE too. LOL!

[E.G.C.]

A very pleasant good 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?

[tomkow6]

 

 

 

 

Good morning, Laurenmarlowe!

Good morning, Kathy!

Good morning,

EVERYBODY!

GOOD

MORNING

TROOPS!

 

I keep some people's phone numbers in my phone just so I know not to answer when they call.

 

 

 

[beachn4fun]

Good morning, Everyone. Good morning to our AWESOME military, our allies, and their families

Thank you, Lauren, for preparing the Canteen for today’s activities. I can see where people thought they were seeing flying saucers. Those planes look like one from a distance.

~ Today...A few sprinkles possible early. Cloudy skies early, followed by partial clearing. High 57F. Winds N at 10 to 20 mph.

~ Tonight.... Mainly clear skies. Low 39F. Winds light and variable.

One more crappy day and then we'll have sunshine and warm temps.

For now, time to make my rounds. But, you stay right where you are. Don't touch that dial. And, remember – I’ll be watching!

So, come on in and sit for a while. There's always plenty of coffee, pancakes, conversation, silliness, and plain old BS

REMEMBER THEM

DEFENDERS OF FREEDOM

FR CANTEEN MISSION STATEMENT

Showing support and boosting the morale of our military and our allied military and the family members of the above Honoring those who have served before.

[ConorMacNessa]

Good morning, Beachy! *HUGS* How’s it going with you this morning? Hit the office at 6:55.

[beachn4fun]

Good morning, Jinxie. ((HUGS))

Thanks for recent pictures of Cutie-Patootie.

So? Is she planning on competing in gymnastics? Will we be seeing her in the Olympics?

[beachn4fun]

Good morning, CMN ((HUGS))

Going okey dokey. I’m ready for some sunshine, that’s fur sure.

6:55? Train running on time? Having any trouble from the rains?

[beachn4fun]

Dangerous Duck! (((HUGS)))

Haven’t seen you in ages. How have you been?

[ConorMacNessa]

Train ran on time and no trouble from the rains - I could go for some sunshine, too!

[E.G.C.]

((HUGS))Good morning, Beach. How’s it going?

[Arrowhead1952]

Good morning to everyone at the Canteen.
55º and showers in the area.

[MEG33]

Good Morning Everyone

*Thank You*
To All Who Serve Our Country

It wiil be a drizzly day here.
Wishing you all sunshine.

[MEG33]

Just beautiful, Jinxy

[Arrowhead1952]

Good morning Meg. Looks like we are in for a wet day here.

[MEG33]

There is not enough rain here to wet down the patio well.