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  • Kirtland officer receives award

    Maj. Johnathan B. Zulauf, 377th Force Support Squadron deputy director, was named the Manpower and Personnel Force Support Field Grade Officer of the Year for Fiscal Year 2010.Major Zulauf was cited for his leadership during his deployment to Afghanistan, his work in preparing the 377th Air Base

  • Heritage forum helps inform future

    The Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Center plugged into the more than 300 years of leadership knowledge of its former commanders to help inform and shape the future of the agency during a May 3 Heritage Forum.AFOTEC is the Air Force independent test agency responsible for testing, under

  • Caring for people forum set for May 24

    All Air Force installations will conduct a one-day "Caring for People Forum" to allow Airmen and families to voice concerns and suggestions on Air Force policy and support services.The Kirtland CFP Forum is scheduled for May 24, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Mountain View Club.The point of contact

  • Fifth-grade students build ‘Mars’ colony

    More than 1,200 fifth-grade students from 40 New Mexico schools gathered May 6 at the Albuquerque Convention Center to link 62 inflatable shelters to form a "Mars" colony. This is the 17 year the Air Force Research Laboratory La Luz Academy has hosted the Mars Missions Flight event.The students

  • Base, city prepare for Armed Forces Day

    In conjunction with Armed Forces Day 2011, which is May 21, a series of military-themed events is scheduled to take place that day and evening on Kirtland Air Force Base and in Albuquerque.The Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce will hold a banquet, the Albuquerque Isotopes minor- league

  • Logistics Readiness Squadron receives award

    The 377th Logistics Readiness Squadron recently received the National Defense Transportation Association's 2010 Military Unit Award. The NDTA is a non-profit organization comprised of government, military and industry experts in transportation and logistics.NDTA Military Unit Awards are presented

  • AFNWC intern earns ASMC award

    A Team Kirtland member was recently named the 2010 American Society of Military Comptrollers Distinguished Intern.Kevin McFarland is employed through the Student Career Experience Program as an Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center Financial Analyst.The ASMC is a non-profit organization comprised of

  • SDTD’s Holt wins ASMC business award

    The American Society of Military Comptrollers announced Ms. Nancy Holt, budget lead, Space DevelopmentDivision, Space Development and Test Directorate, as the meritorious winner of the 2010 business management category.She was praised for her impact on programs including the Multi-Mission Satellite

  • Understanding Air Force hospitality

    On April 25, the Thunderbird Inn dining facility at Kirtland Air Force Base was awarded the John L. Hennessy award, the Air Force's top hospitality honor.The award recognizes dining facilities that demonstrate excellence in the food service industry.After winning a gold plate, Air Force Material

  • Padilla named award winner

    Jeanette Padilla, Chief of Force Sustainment, Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center, was named the Air Force Manpower and Personnel Operational Manager of the Year for 2010.She was lauded for her superior work at the AFNWC on personnel actions including managing various programs and working to ensure