Holloman AFB (original article)
Holloman Air Force Base is a United States Air Force (USAF) base located in Otero County, New Mexico. Established in 1942, it is named after Col. George V. Holloman, a pioneer in guided missile research.
| Holloman Air Force Base | |
|---|---|
| Part of Air Education and Training Command (AETC) | |
| Otero County, New Mexico, United States | |
| Type | United States Air Force Base |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1942 |
| In use | 1942 – present |
| Garrison information | |
| Past commanders | Lt Gen. Robert S. Ferrell, Brig Gen. William T. Cooley |
| Garrison | 49th Wing |
History edit
The base has been a significant site for aerospace testing and development, notably including work on unmanned aerial vehicles and high-speed test tracks. Home to the 49th Wing, Holloman AFB has played an important role in USAF operations and training programs.
Alleged ET Connections edit
In conspiracy circles, Holloman AFB is often cited as a location for alleged meetings between President Dwight D. Eisenhower and extraterrestrial beings in the 1950s. These rumors feed into larger UFO conspiracy theories involving the U.S. military and alleged non-human intelligent beings (NHIBs).