Combat Rescue Officer/Pararescue School Opens new training center

Maj. Gen. Mary Kay Hertog, 2nd Air Force commander, second from fright, presided at a ribbon-cutting ceremony Oct. 13 for the new $14.7 million Guardian Angel Rescue/Recovery Training Center at Kirtland AFB. The 32,000-square-foot building will house training operations for Combat Rescue Officers and Pararescue instructors and students at the 342nd Training Squadron, Detachment 1. A separate 25,353-square-foot logistics facility will store training gear and supplies valued at $10 million. The new facilities will enable 65 more students a year to graduate and join operational units. U.S. Air Force photo by Dennis Carlson

Kirtland AFB hosts Wing Sports Day

A member of the 377th Medical Group bowls Oct. 13 at Kirtland Lanes during Wing Sports Day. U.S. Air Force Photo by Jonathan Rejent

Kirtland AFB Hosts Wing Sprots Day

Josh Adkins, civilian with the 377th Civil Engineer Division, pitches the ball to a team mate behind him for the score during Wing Sports Day events Oct. 13 at the East Fitness Center. U.S. Air Force Photo by Todd Berenger

Kirtland AFB Hosts Wing Sprots Day

Lt. Col. Todd Alan, 377th Mission Support Group, slides into home plate as Laura Armstrong 498th, tries to tag him out, Oct. 13, during a Wing Sports Day softball event. U.S. Air Force Photo by Todd Berenger

Kirtland AFB Hosts Wing Sprots Day

Senior Airman Gene Davila, 377th Aerospace Medicine Squadron, leads in the 5k run Oct. 13 as part of Wing Sports Day events. U.S. Air Force Photo by Todd Berenger

Secretary Donley at Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Center

Secretary Donley meets MSgt. Vicki James from the Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Center's Manpower and Personnel Directorate. During the Secretary's visit to AFOTEC he received a mission briefing, tour of the Center, addressed AFOTEC personnel, and met several key performers. Courtesy Photo