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  • Enjoy the holiday season

    'Tis the season for greetings and well wishes to all at Kirtland AFB! May this time of year be joyous for you and your loved ones, whatever your family, religious and holiday traditions may be. Thank you for a year of hard work, sacrifice and dedication to duty. You are truly America's finest! We

  • 377th Air Base Wing gains new commander

    Despite freezing temperatures and a blanket of sleet and snow, about 250 people attended the 377th Air Base Wing Assumption of Command ceremony to witness Col. John C. Kubinec assuming command Dec. 19. Brig. Gen. Garrett Harencak, Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center commander, presided at the ceremony.

  • Early Release

    The installation commander has authorized the early release of personnel. Military and civilian personnel are authorized to leave at 3 p.m. today, Monday, Dec 19. Please notify your supervisor before departing.Monitor local television stations, the Kirtland Public Web Site (www.kirtland.af.mil),

  • Assumption of command Monday

    The 377th Air Base Wing assumption of command ceremony will be Monday, with Col. John C. Kubinec taking charge in Hangar 333 at 10 a.m.Kubinec previously served as the vice commander of the Warner Robins Air Logistics Center at Robins Air Force Base, Ga.He is a career aircraft/munitions maintenance

  • Snow-covered peaks await skiers, boarders and hikers

    Whether you prefer hiking up a white-capped mountain in a pair of snowshoes or flying down one with a pair of skis or a snowboard strapped to your feet, Outdoor Recreation has your snow-sport cravings covered.Two lunar snowshoe hikes at the Sandia Crest are scheduled each month on the Fridays

  • Operation Holiday Cheer’ set for Dec. 20

    As the holidays peer around the corner, many outreach programs are gearing up to reach out into the local community and help provide people less fortunate with some comforts the holiday season offers. For the 33rd year, the Kirtland Fire Department will conduct "Operation Holiday Cheer" an outreach

  • KADD program sees user increase

    When the Kirtland Against Drunk Driving program started on Dec. 16, 2005, it recorded three saves.By late December 2009, the number of saves grew to 925, before dropping to 762 last year.But as 2011 comes to a close, KADD's services have rebounded by recording 827 saves, with three weekends left in

  • Spice and other synthetic drugs are dangerous and illegal

    On Nov. 27, synthetic cannabinoids, including Spice, K2, 3 Kings, Black King and other brand names, were added to New Mexico's Schedule I Controlled Substances list. This action makes use, possession or distribution of Spice in New Mexico illegal for anyone, military or civilian. The change to the

  • Kirtland Air Force Base stresses understanding cold weather notifications

    Kirtland Air Force Base personnel are reminded of the following means of notification for delayed reporting, mission essential personnel only reporting, and/or early release of non-essential personnel due to severe weather or road conditions: The first notification is sent via the AtHoc System

  • Rules to keep in mind during holiday season

    The holidays are upon us, which usually brings activities to celebrate the season. Here are a few ethics rules to keep in mind during the season:Greeting cards may not be purchased, printed or mailed with any government funds (even when the agency's name appears on the card). Greeting cards are