April Event Highlights
Month of the Military Child
April, 2023
Celebrating the Military Child all month long! Show your support by wearing purple all month long!
Eggstravaganza
April 8 • 12 to 1:45 pm Easter egg hunts for the kids! BMX Tour to follow with food trucks, bounce houses, info booths, arts & crafts, and more!
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BMX Pros
April 8 • 2 to 4 pm
Come join the excitment as BMX Pros perform amazing stunts! Motorcycle and skateboard stunts too! Between Skateboard Park and Football Field.
Carlsbad Cavern
April 29 • 11am to 3:30 pm
If you’ve never been to Carlsbad Caverns and you want to camp under the stars, this is the trip for you!
For more information about the 49 FSS Marketing Department, please call (575) 572-5579
Military & Family
749 W New Mexico Ave, Bldg 788
575-572-7754
Mon,Tue, Wed & Fri:
8 am to 4 pm
Thu: 10:30 am to 4 pm
3rd Wed: Closed
49FSS.AFRC.Services@us.af.mil
Reintegration
Tuesdays • 8 to 9:30 am
Reintegration is for military personnel returning from deployment. Returnees must receive their briefing within 7 days of return to home station (while on ROM).
Pre-Deployment and Remote Tour
1st, 3rd, & 5th Tue • 10 to 11:30 am
Informative briefing for military members and their spouses. Learn about support services available to you and your family before, during and after experiencing a deployment or remote tour. Briefing is mandatory for active duty personnel task with deployment or an unaccompanied remote tour (365 days). Spouses highly encouraged to attend.
Lodging, Meals and Activities provided! This trip will last three day and two nights. You can either drive up solo or follow us as a group.
Holloman Newcomer Orientation
April 3 • 8 am to 4 pm
ACTIVE DUTY MEMBERS ARE TO BE REGISTERED BY THEIR UNIT CSS* Holloman Newcomers Orientation is a consolidated class for new arrivals to
Holloman AFB. Spouses are highly encouraged to register for Holloman Spouse Welcome.
Holloman Spouse Welcome
April 3 • 9 am to 12 pm
Spouse Welcome to the base including topics such as Tricare, Employment, Child and Youth Programs, on and off base activities. The Wing Commander’s spouse will brief as well.
Financial Brief: Car Buying
1st Tue • 1 to 2 pm
Equal Opportunity for New Civilian Employees
April 3 • 9: 15. to 9:45 am
Resume Essentials
April 11 • 8:15 am to 12:45 pm A four-and-a-half-hour workshop designed to create your most effective resume for the career you want.
Readiness Center
Trained facilitators will provide guidance and teach you to evaluate your resume and understand job application techniques.t
Federal Hiring
April 11 • 2 to 4 pm
This two-hour workshop provides an introduction to the federal hiring process. Participants review federal employment, special hiring authorities for military spouses and differences between federal and private sector resumes. Participants will set up accounts on USAJOBS and review features to assist in their job search.
Develop a Spending Plan
April 12 • 1 to 2 pm
Where does your money go?
Key Spouse Required Annual Sexual Assault Prevention Response Training
April 12 • 5:30 to 6:30 pm
April 13 • 12:30 to 1:30 pm
Annual required Key Spouse Sexual Assault Prevention Response Training offered twice: one evening and one day time.
Zoom link will be provided to GSU Key Spouses.
Salary Negotiations
April 18 • 8:30 am to 10:30 am
This two-hour workshop explains basic knowledge for salary, compensation, job offers and negotiation skills. Included exercises and resources will help you understand your worth to your next employer.
Your Next Move
April 18 • 11 am to 1 pm
This two-hour workshop defines professional credentials and their importance, illustrates pathways for credentialing, and identifies license and
credential portability resources.
Marketing Me: A Job Search Approach
April 18 • 11 am to 1 pm
This two-hour workshop is focused on using marketing techniques for your job search. We’ll explore networking opportunities and use multiple resources to develop an action plan for your job hunt.
First Duty Station - Officers
April 20 • 1 to 3 pm
Saving vs Investing
April 26 • 1 to 2 pm
What’s the difference? Why are they important? What are the benefits of the TSP? Compound interest? Can I really make it to $1 million?
OUTDOOR
Bldg. 234 • 575-572-5369
Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri: 9 am to 5 pm Wed & Sat: 9 am to 1 pm
TRIPS & EVENTS
ATV Guided Tour
April 1 • 9:30 am
$150 - all participants
Join us for this springtime ATV tour near Ruidoso, NM. You’ll drive through beautiful Crow Canyon for a 3 hour ride. After the ride we’ll stop for lunch in town. Cost includes transportation and rental fees.
Eggstravaganza celebration. There will be food trucks, beverages, bouncy houses for the kids, a Meet-and-Greet with riders, and more!
Osha Trail Picnic
April 22 • 10 am • $10
This spring, come with Outdoor Rec for a family-friendly hike and picnic. This hike offers beautiful views of the Tularosa Basin and a gentle trail. All ages welcome.
BMX Tour
April 8 • 2 to 4 pm
FREE Event! • Near Skateboard Park
Join us as the BMX Pros Trick Team puts on a fantastic show during the
https://www.hollomanfss.com/odr
Cost includes food and transportation.
Carlsbad Caverns Campout
April 29-30 • 9 am • $80
If you’ve never been to Carlsbad Caverns and you want to camp under the stars, this is the trip for you! We’ll visit Sitting Bull Falls on Saturday afternoon, camp that evening, and enjoy the Caverns on Sunday morning!
Youth & Teen Center
Bldg. 647 • 575-572-3753
School Days: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri: 3 to 5:30 pm, Wed: 1 - 5:30 pm
Non-School Days: 12 to 5:30 pm
Closed weekends and Family Days
School Age Program: 7 am to 5 pm
APRIL EVENTS
Family Backyard Blowout
April 1, 2023
Carlsbad Caverns
April 7, 2023
Hiking at Sunspot
April 10, 2023
Operation Megaphone Teen Lock-In
April 28, 2023
FACEBOOK-SQUARE @AhrensMemorialLibrary
Story Time
Every Wednesday • 10:30 am
Book Club
April 10 • 5:30 to 6:30 pm
Cooking/Cookbooks is this months theme!
Escape Room - Room to Bloom
Fri & Sat in April • Sign-up at the library!
Ahrens Memorial Library
Bldg. 224 • 575-572-3939
Mon - Thu: 9 am to 7 pm
Fri: 9 am to 5 pm
Sat: 10 am to 4 pm
Sun: Closed
3D Printing Overview
April 11 • 5 to 6 pm
This class will explain 3D printing and the library’s 3D printing program. After this class you will be able to schedule a time for one-on-one training with an instructor to print on the library’s MakerBot machine. A library card/account is required before the start of the class.
The Ahrens Memorial Library at Holloman AFB is stocked with books, DVDs, STEM kits, board games, and audiobooks! The library also offers a wide variety of programs which can help you learn a language, study for your college exams, discover your past through genealogy tools, and much more. Come by to see the programs that the library puts on monthly such as Pre-School Story Time.
Trivia @ the CAC: Bingeworthy TV
April 12 • 6 to 8 pm
Cost: FREE
Bldg.
CAC:
Bldg. 270 • 575-572-3760
Tue - Sat: 10 am to 5 pm
Email: hollomanartscenter@gmail.com
Engraving Shop
Let our professional staff custom design a special award or farewell just for your organization. Stop by and see our large selection of plaques, awards and gift items.
Frame Shop
The Frame Shop can customize frames or mats for any of your pictures. We can do conservation framing for fine art and keepsakes.
Ceramics Shop
Create something unique with our large selection of ceramics available in our retail store. Price of item includes glazing and firing.
@hollomanArtsCraftsCenter
Embroidery Shop
Sewing, alterations, custom vinyl and printed heat transfers. Come in and see what we offer!
Classes
Contact Arts & Crafts for more information about available classes.
Want to teach a class? A&C is always looking for instructors!
FACEBOOK-SQUARE
@hollomanStrikers
Bldg. 468 • 575-572-7378
Mon - Thu: 10 am to 10 pm
Fri: 10 am to 11 pm
Sat: 11 am to 11 pm
Sun: Closed
Strikers Grill
Mon - Thu: 7 am to 1 pm & 4 to 9 pm
Fri: 7 am to 1 pm & 4 to 10 pm
Sat: 11 am - 10 pm
Cosmic Bowling
Friday & Saturday, 7-11 pm
Cost: $3.50 Per Game
$14 Per Person Unlimited
Join us for a night of fun as we turn down the lights and the bowling center comes to life with colorful lights and music!
Parties, etc.
Call the bowling center to setup birthday parties, squadron days, promotion parties and more. You ask & we’ll do our best to meet your request.
596 4th Street, Bldg 224
Ph: (575) 572-5597
Mon - Fri | 8 am - 4 pm
Closed on Federal Holidays
Email: 49fssmarketing@gmail.com
Services
Prints
Get high quality prints. All of our printing is done inhouse. Visit us and see the things we can print for you!
Design
Do you have an event or occasion that needs some creative input? Our designers can make something special just for you!
Steps to Request a Work Order
Submit Ticket at hollomanfss.com/marketing. We can do non-FSS work as well!
Get a Quote
Prices may vary from those listed on the website.
Approve the Proof
Approve the proof we send you at your earliest convenience. We will then print your order and let you know when it’s complete.
Pick-up Your Order!
We can do Canvas Prints!
Four Summit Challenge
Outdoor Rec will be hiking four mountains this year: the highest points in Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, and Texas! Keep an eye out in The Break magazine as well as https://hollomanfss.com/ODR for more information as it becomes available.
Mar-Sep, 2023
Cinco de Patio
Join as at the Oasis Bar & Grill as we open our outdoor patio! Enjoy good food, music and the warm spring air!
May 5 • Oasis Bar & Grill
5 to 8 pm
Grand Canyon Rafting
We’ll take you down the Grand Canyon for Memorial Day weekend! Expect four days on the river and three nights of relaxation in the gorgeous Grand Canyon. Cost includes lodging, food, rafting permits, camping gear, and transportation. Last day to sign up is April 28.
May 25-30, 2023
AD & Dep: $325 / Civ & Ret: $1520
Bldg. 650 • CDC West Closed
Bldg. 648 • CDC East
575-572-7505
Mon - Fri: 7 am to 5 pm
Family Child Care
Bldg. 222 • 575-572-5848
Mon: 3 to 5 pm
Wed: 5 to 7 pm
Fri: 9 to 11 am
Military & Family
Readiness Center
Bldg. 788 • 575-572-7554
Mon, Tue, Wed, & Fri:
8 am to 4 pm
Thu: 10:30 am to 4 pm
3rd Wed: Closed
School Age Program
Bldg. 647
Mon - Fri: 7 am to 5 pm
School Liaison
Bldg. 788 • 575-572-3944
Mon - Fri: 7:30 am to 4:30 pm
Youth & Teen Center
Bldg. 647 and Bldg. 788 Ste. B
575-572-3753 / 0482
Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri:
3 to 5:30 pm
Wed: 1 to 5:30 pm
Non-school days: Noon to 5:30 pm
Bldg. 731
Mon - Fri:
Breakfast: 6 to 8 am
Lunch: 11 am to 1 pm
Dinner: 4:30 to 7 pm
Weekends / Holidays:
Brunch: 8 am to 12:30 pm
Dinner: 5 to 7 pm
Brewed Awakenings
Bldg. 588 (inside DFSC)
575-572-1761
Mon - Fri: 6 to 11 am
Club Holloman
Bldg. 731
575-572-8193/8194
Bar Service Only
Friday: 3:49 to 10 pm
Oasis Bar & Grill
Bldg 325 • 575-572-4444
Dining Hours:
Mon - Thu: 10:30 am to 1 pm and 4:30 to 8 pm
Fri: 10:30 am to 1 pm and 4:30 to 9 pm
Bar Hours:
Mon - Fri: 4:30 to 8 pm
Shifting Sands DFAC
Temporarily closed - see entry for 49er Cafe
Strikers Grill
Bldg. 468 • 575-572-7378
Mon - Thu: 7 am to 1 pm and 4 to 9 pm
Bldg 325 (second floor)
575-572-4444
Fri & Sat: 8 pm to 12 am
Fun
Aero Club
Bldg. 283 • 575-572-3752
Mon - Fri: 9 am to 5 pm
Open for flying 24/7
Ahrens Memorial Library
Bldg. 224 • 575-572-3939
Mon - Thu: 9 am to 7 pm
Fri: 9 am to 5 pm
Sat: 10 am to 4 pm
Aquatic Center (Pool)
Bldg 447 • 575-572-3639
Closed for the Season
Arts & Crafts Center
Bldg. 270 • 575-572-3760
Tue - Sat: 10 am to 5 pm
Auto Hobby Shop
Bldg. 231 • 575-572-7463
Tue - Fri: 11 am to 7 pm
Sat: 9 am to 5 pm
Base Theater
Bldg. 783 • 575-572-7476
Showings: Fri - 6:30 pm
Sat - 3:30 & 6:30 pm
Community Activity Center (CAC)
Bldg. 325 • 575-572-7476
Mon - Fri: 8 am to 4 pm
Domenici Fitness & Sports Center
Bldg. 588 • 575-572-2529
Mon - Fri: 5 am to 10 pm
Sat & Sun: 9 am to 2 pm
Indoor Pool:
Mon - Fri: 5:30 am to 12:45 pm
Mon - Fri: 4 to 6:45 pm
*24 Hour Pass unavailable until further notice
Fam Camp
Bldg. 6 & 7 • 575-572-5369
6 Mesquite Road
Open 24/7
Information, Tickets & Travel (ITT)
Bldg. 325 (inside CAC)
575-572-7476
Mon - Fri: 8 am to 2 pm
Outdoor Recreation
Bldg. 234 • 575-572-5369
Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri: 9 am to 5 pm
Wed, Sat: 9 am to 1 pm
Strikers Bowling Center
Bldg. 468 • 575-572-7378
Mon - Thu: 10 am to 10 pm
Fri: 10 am to 11 pm
Sat: 11 am to 11 pm
Pro Shop:
Wed & Thu: 11 am to 6 pm
Fri: 10 am to 4 pm
FORCE SUPPORT
Airman Leadership School
Bldg. 339 • 575-572-5860
Call for hours
Civilian Personnel Section
Bldg. 222 • 575-572-7202
Mon - Fri: 8 am to 4 pm
Education & Training
Center
Bldg 224 • 575-572-3971
Walk-Ins:
Mon & Wed: 8 am to 4 pm
Virtual Only:
Tue & Thu: 8 am to 4 pm
Lodging Bldg. 583 • 575-572-3311
Open 24/7
Manpower & Org Flight
Bldg. 222 • 575-572-5507
Mon - Fri: 8:30 am to 3:30 pm
Military Personnel Flight Bldg. 222 • 575-572-7277
Mon - Fri: 8:30 am to 3:30 pm
NAF Human Resources Bldg. 222 575-572-5454 / 3162
Mon - Fri: 8 am to 4 pm
Official Mail Center
Bldg. 785 • 575-572-0134
Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri:
8 am to 12 pm and 1 to 4 pm
Wed: 10 am to 12 pm and 1 to 4 pm
Professional Development Center Bldg. 451 • 575-572-5512
Studio49 Marketing Bldg. 224 • 575-572-5597
Mon - Fri: 8 am to 4 pm
Resources
Base Main Exchange
Bldg. 227 • 575-572-1509
Mon - Sat: 9 am to 7 pm
Sun & Holidays: 10 am to 5 pm
Chapel
Bldg. 784 • 575-572-7211
Mon - Fri:
7:30 am to 4:30 pm
Commissary
575-572-7572
Mon: Closed
Tue - Fri: 9 am to 7 pm
Sat: 9 am to 6 pm
Sun: 11 am to 5 pm
Dental Clinic
Bldg. 20 • 575-572-3742
Mon - Fri: 7 am to 4: 30 pm
Med Clinic
Bldg. 15 • 575-572-2778
Mon - Fri: 7:30 am to 4:30 pm
Post Office
Bldg. 785 • 575-572-3192
Mon - Fri: 8:15 am to Noon
1 to 4 pm
Saturday: 10 to 11:30 am
Sunday: 7:30 am to 9 pm
Express & Gas Station
Bldg. 43 • 575-479-2201
Mon - Fri: 5 am to 10:30 pm
Sat - Sun: 7:30 am to 10 pm
Thrift Shop
Bldg. 232
Tue & Thu: 10 am to 6 pm
Wing Public Affairs
Bldg. 29 • 575-572-7381
Mon - Fri:
7:30 am to 4:30 pm
Mon & Thu: closed at 3 pm
Veterinary Clinic
Bldg. 22 •575-572-3303
Mon - Fri: 8 am to Noon
1 to 4 pm