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  • 898th Munitions Squadron Celebrates 30 years of deterrence

    The 898th Munitions Squadron (MUNS) celebrated its 30th anniversary with a ceremony at Kirtland Air Force Base, July 29. The ceremony recognized the hard work of the 898th MUNS and the contributions made in support of the United States’ national defense.

  • 576th FLTS bids farewell to outgoing commander, welcomes new commander

    Col. Jason Vattioni, 377th Air Base Wing commander (left), passes the guidon to Col. Christopher Cruise (right), 576th Flight Test Squadron incoming commander, during a change of command at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., July 14, 2022. Cruise will be assuming command from Col. Omar Colbert,

  • Taking Action: Kirtland Airmen save a life

    On May 16, 2022, Tech. Sgt. Gregory Mitchell, 377th Command Post noncommissioned officer-in-charge of operations, and Airman 1st Class James Catalanatto, 377th Security Forces Squadron defender, were among a small group of passerby’s who stopped to prevent a man from jumping off an overpass into

  • 377ABW Airmen celebrate Women's History Month

    U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 377th Air Base Wing pose for a photo in honor of Women’s History month at the trestle on Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M., Feb. 28, 2022. Since 1987, March has been celebrated as Women’s History Month to honor women’s contributions to America’s history, culture and

  • KAFB hosts Balloon Glow

    Kirtland Air Force Base hosted a Balloon Glow on May 15, 2021, at Hardin Field. The event included a live band, food trucks, games and more for families to enjoy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sergeant Enrique Barcelo)

  • The 377th Air Base Wing: 55 years of service

    This week marks the 55th birthday of the 377th Air Base Wing. While residents and workers at Kirtland Air Force Base are aware of the 377 ABW’s current role in providing support to the installation, its tenant units and mission partners, and the nuclear enterprise, the wing itself has a very

  • The Origins of Kirtland Air Force Base

    Eighty years ago this week, the U.S. Army Air Corps officially named a military aircraft depot just southeast of downtown Albuquerque as “Albuquerque Army Air Base.” The depot had been used as an “Airway Station” and maintenance facility since late 1939, for aircraft being sent to Great Britain