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Holloman AFB

Holloman Air Force Base · Alamogordo, New Mexico

Holloman AFB hosts F-16 Fighting Falcon training and serves as the primary base for the German Air Force's United States operations under a long-standing NATO partnership agreement. Located in the Tularosa Basin of southern New Mexico adjacent to White Sands Missile Range and just minutes from White Sands National Park, Holloman offers a dramatic desert landscape that is unique in the Air Force. The Alamogordo community is welcoming to both American and international military families.

E-5 BAH
$1,170
O-3 BAH
$1,500
Avg Home Price
$190,000
Branch
Air Force
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Where Holloman Air Force Base Is

Approximate installation location. Hold ⌘/Ctrl and scroll to zoom.

Neighborhoods

Alamogordo

Small City

$900 to $1,300/mo

Primary community adjacent to base with affordable housing and military-friendly businesses.

La Luz

Small Town

$900 to $1,300/mo

Quiet residential community north of Alamogordo set against the Sacramento Mountains.

Cloudcroft

Mountain Town

$800 to $1,200/mo

Mountain community 25 miles east at 9,000 feet elevation offering cooler temperatures and skiing.

Tularosa

Small Town

$800 to $1,100/mo

Historic small town north of Alamogordo known for its rose festival and pistachio orchards.

Schools

Alamogordo High School

Grades 9-12

Primary high school serving the Alamogordo community with a diverse international student body.

Holloman Middle School

Grades 6-8

DoDEA middle school on base serving military families with a high-quality federal education program.

Holloman Elementary School

Grades K-5

DoDEA school on base offering a consistently strong curriculum for military children.

Housing Intel

On-Post Housing

On-base housing managed by Balfour Beatty serves both American and German Air Force families.

Off-Post Rental Market

Alamogordo is among the most affordable communities near any Air Force installation in the Southwest.

Commute

Alamogordo is 5 to 15 minutes from the gate. Cloudcroft is 25 miles east up the mountain with a winding but scenic drive.

Installation Highlights

  • F-16 training with unique German Air Force international partnership
  • White Sands National Park minutes from the main gate for unparalleled natural beauty
  • DoDEA schools on base provide excellent education for military children
  • Sacramento Mountains with skiing at Ski Apache and hiking in Lincoln National Forest
  • Clear desert skies and wide-open terrain perfect for outdoor recreation year-round

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