by Airman 1st Class Chase Cannon
49th Wing Public Affairs
4/3/2014 - HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- Since
the beginning of its existence in the 1940s as the Alamogordo Army Air
Field, Holloman Air Force Base has housed historic aircraft such as the
B-17 Fortress, the F-117 Nighthawk and the F-22 Raptor.
On April 1, a new page was added to the Holloman history books as the
arrival of the first F-16 Fighting Falcon three-ship formation soared
through the skies over the Tularosa Basin, finally landing on the runway
to their new home away from home.
The 54th Fighter Group, a tenant unit from Luke Air Force Base, Ariz.,
was recently activated here at Holloman as a training unit for F-16
pilots.
"We are so happy to be a part of Team Holloman, and we are very thankful
for the unwavering support from the community here," said Col. Rodney
Petithomme, 54th Fighter Group commander. "The Tularosa Basin will
undoubtedly be a great fit for this new F-16 training mission, and we're
looking forward to a great partnership between the 49th Wing and the
54th Fighter Group."
Attributable to the activation of the 54th Fighter Group, Holloman will
grow by approximately 800 Airmen, with the addition of over 50 aircraft
by the end of 2015.
"The addition of the 54th Fighter Group is an exciting opportunity for
the members of Team Holloman, and will allow for combat air power to
start here," said Col. Andrew Croft, 49th Wing commander.
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