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

 

 

[SandRat]

In but More Threads yet to Put up on FRWN.

[darkwing104]

Good evening, darkwing, retired Air Force. How is retirement coming along? Any beach days?

Not yet. Spring Break just Started. Couldn't get on the beach even if I wanted to.

I am going to have ear surgery on the 24th and I will be house bound for a couple of weeks.

How are you tonight?

[Kathy in Alaska]

Welcome to the Canteen, rosco coltrain....you are welcome and we thank you for your service to our country.

[MS.BEHAVIN]

Same date as my knee surgery!

[PROCON]

Hi FRiend, thanks for your service to our country!!

[luvie]

Great road trip, guys! I think we get some of their planes flying over our area and doing touch-and-go’s at the local airport sometimes.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, ms b...((HUGS))...how are you and Moxie today? Do you need water wings? Lady J has LOTS of water.

[MS.BEHAVIN]

*HUG*
Good evening, Ma.
Busy but productive day at work..
Smarting a bit tonight.
The rain let up this morning, it wasn’t as bad as we thought it was going to be.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Hiya, Luv...love the sound of those American jets!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thank goodness it wasn’t so bad. Rest that knee.

[MS.BEHAVIN]

Thanks, I will!
How was YOUR Monday?
Good day?

[luvie]

I do, too! They make me feel safe! Such awesome power!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, AZ only 1 hour ahead of me, for the “white” tribute.

[PROCON]

Evening, Ma!!

Thanks for this evening's thread!!

You about out of snow?

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, Nana Hope, for today’s Pledge. Thanks, AfghanMan and Penguin Girl, for your service to America.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Mayor....hope you had a lovely weekend, and thanks for today’s sustenanace for body and soul.

[left that other site]

Thank you,laurenmarlowe.

And Thank you for that COOL picture!

I LOVE Airplanes!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Not yet....a bit too soon. We had a bunch of melting, then 15+ inches of new snow last week. Now more melting.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, Sand, for getting the good news put up.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Doing well, thanks. It is finally staying lighter later. It was finally light in the morning, but DST messed that up. A couple weeks and it should be getting light in the morning again.

Sending a prayer that your ear surgery goes exactly how you want.

Don’t envy you the Spring Break crowd.