Holloman AFB - 49th Wing

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Fightin' 49er Mission -
We build the Backbone of Combat Airpower by...
- Producing operationally-ready F-16 and MQ-9 aircrew
- Deploying combat-ready forces
- Enabling BEAR Base, Test Group and other Mission Partners to succeed

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Getting to know the mission starts with getting to know the people behind it. Holloman's new command team recently visit...
06/12/2026

Getting to know the mission starts with getting to know the people behind it.

Holloman's new command team recently visited units across the 49th Maintenance Group. The immersion tour gave leaders an opportunity to connect with Airmen and gain a firsthand understanding of the missions and capabilities that drive the 49th Wing's success.

As the wing continues its transition to Air Combat Command, the command team is taking every opportunity to connect with Airmen, learn about their mission and see firsthand how Team Holloman delivers excellence.

This is HOLLOMAN.

🔥📸 by Senior Airman Michelle Ferrari

06/11/2026

Holloman recently conducted a Combat Readiness Exercise at BEAR Base. 🐻

Participants set up tents where a simulated attack and response effort took place to test Airmen reactions in high-intensity situations! ⛺

This is HOLLOMAN. 👈

🐾🎥 by Staff Sgt. Gaspar Cortez, Senior Airman Bob Teichmann and Airman 1st Class Ryan Witkop

Congrats to our recent 49ers of the Week! 👏- Airman 1st Class Tredent Borbon Atwood, 49th Component Maintenance Squadron...
06/10/2026

Congrats to our recent 49ers of the Week! 👏
- Airman 1st Class Tredent Borbon Atwood, 49th Component Maintenance Squadron
- Staff Sgt. David Hooks III, 54th Operations Support Squadron
- Tech. Sgt. Logan Winningham, 49th Equipment Maintenance Squadron

The 49er of the Week program highlights outstanding Airmen who go above and beyond the call of duty!

This is HOLLOMAN. 🤝

📸 by Airman 1st Class Ariana Barreto

MQ-9 Monday! ⚡️With the reassignment to Air Combat Command, the emphasis on building and maintaining Airpower is as stro...
06/08/2026

MQ-9 Monday! ⚡️

With the reassignment to Air Combat Command, the emphasis on building and maintaining Airpower is as strong as ever. The MQ-9 Reaper is essential to that goal. 🎯

Whether here at the home of Reaper crew training, or at one of our geographically-separated units in California and New York, or around the world with other branches, the MQ-9 has the ability to adapt to any need. 🏙️

This is HOLLOMAN. 🫡

🔥📸 by Senior Airman Michelle Ferrari and Senior Airman Bob Teichmann

Today is the 82nd anniversary of D-DAY. 🇺🇸🇫🇷Widely known for crucial naval and ground efforts to liberate the French co...
06/06/2026

Today is the 82nd anniversary of D-DAY. 🇺🇸🇫🇷

Widely known for crucial naval and ground efforts to liberate the French coast and beyond, AIRPOWER from ALAMOGORDO also played a key role. 🤝

The 801st Bombardment Group provisional, later renamed the 492nd BG, prepared for months in B-24 Liberators at Alamogordo Army Air Field before deploying to England in support of Allied efforts in World War II. 🗺️

They worked tirelessly with the Allies to fly tactical missions, observe the enemy, and perform covert drops of supplies, arms and personnel. 📦

From early 1944 to spring of 1945, the Carpetbaggers flew more than 1,800 sorties, with more than 1,000 parachutists dropping boldy into enemy territory. 🪂

Today, we salute the troops that worked with and alongside the 801st/492nd. 🫡

Photos:
1, 2: B-24s flying over Alamogordo AAF
3: A painted logo near the nose of one of the planes, common practice for the time
4: Aircrew of a B-24 that flew classified missions over enemy territory
5: Officers pose in front of an operations room map
6: A veteran of WWII missions with the 492nd chats with kids

At nightfall, airpower continues! 🛫The 49th Wing provides night operations training to create mission-ready pilots capab...
06/06/2026

At nightfall, airpower continues! 🛫

The 49th Wing provides night operations training to create mission-ready pilots capable of dominating the skies at any time. 🌉

This is HOLLOMAN.

🔥📸 by Airman 1st Class Ariana Barreto

Team Holloman welcomes new wing commander Col. Michael S. Mullin as the 49th Wing is reassigned to Air Combat Command! 🫡...
06/04/2026

Team Holloman welcomes new wing commander Col. Michael S. Mullin as the 49th Wing is reassigned to Air Combat Command! 🫡

Col. Mullin returns to Holloman for the 2nd time, previously stationed here from 2018-2021.

The reassignment to ACC aims to enhance readiness by streamlining the training pipeline for fighter and remotely piloted aircraft units.

Also, on behalf of Team Holloman, a big farewell to Col. John Ethridge and Chief Master Sgt. William Ford. ✋ "Air Power"

This is HOLLOMAN!

📸 by Senior Airman Michelle Ferrari, Senior Airman Bob Teichmann and Airman Jose Veras

06/04/2026

Holloman Air Force Base 49th Wing Change of Command and MAJCOM Reassignment to Air Combat Command 04 June, 2026

06/03/2026

The 49th Wing is being reassigned to Air Combat Command on June 4th! 🫡

Be sure to check out the Military Clothing store at the BX to grab the new patch!

This is HOLLOMAN.

The 49th Mission Support Group welcomes its new commander. Col. Paul Arkwell comes in to replace Col. Eric Quidley, who ...
06/02/2026

The 49th Mission Support Group welcomes its new commander.

Col. Paul Arkwell comes in to replace Col. Eric Quidley, who was honored with the Legion of Merit for his exceptional meritorious leadership and dedicated service.

This is HOLLOMAN.

🤝📸 by Airman 1st Class Elijah Strickland

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