HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. – Taking further action in the evolving COVID-19 situation, the 49th Wing commander has declared a public health emergency and has enacted additional base access guidelines at Holloman Air Force Base, as of March 20th, 2020.
There are no known cases of COVID-19 at Holloman AFB or in the immediate local area. Base leadership continues to collaborate with city, county and state officials, actively monitoring the situation.
Colonel Joseph Campo’s declaration of the public health emergency elevates the safety and security measures to help protect the base populace and surrounding community. A number of precautionary measures have already been in place including minimal staffing, social distancing, and closing or limiting services at certain businesses. We have also enhanced our childcare screening to protect our childcare providers and our children.
As of March 20th, access to the base will be limited to Active Duty, Reserve and National Guard personnel, and their dependents. Additionally, contractor and civilian personnel executing or supporting their units’ mission and all residents of Holloman AFB will be permitted access.
Retired personnel will be permitted on base, but only to access the Holloman medical clinic. Current visitor passes will be honored, but no new passes will be issued. New Family Camp mobile lodging residents are restricted to Active Duty, Reserve, and National Guard personnel.
These are temporary measures to ensure Holloman’s mission will continue by protecting the health of Holloman’s military members, civilians, contractors, and their families.
Earlier post:
HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. – In continuing a preventative response to the evolving COVID-19 situation, Col. Joseph Campo, 49th Wing commander, has placed Holloman Air Force Base at Health Protection Condition Bravo.
There are no known cases of COVID-19 at Holloman or in the immediate local area. Holloman leadership remains vigilant, working with city, county and state officials.
HPCON levels set additional actions for installations based on health threats to base personnel. HPCON Bravo is the second step beyond the normal baseline, and acknowledges a moderate health threat, and sets strict preemptive, precautionary measures. These strict measures are taken from the Department of Defense and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Holloman’s mission of producing operationally ready F-16 and MQ-9 aircrew will continue. Staffing continues to be minimal on base and teleworking is being widely used. All necessary steps to protect the health of our military, civilians, contractors, and families are being taken.