The Military & Family Readiness Flight provides consultation services to commanders and assists them in developing and executing policies, programs and processes which enhance individual, family and community readiness, quality of life, and motivation to serve. 

Services provided to:

• All single and married active duty members
• All single and married Guard and Reserve members while on active duty
• Military retirees
• Eligible family members of the above
• DoD civilian personnel

For more information, go to the Military & Family Readiness Flight page

The Area Defense Counsel provides Air Force members who are suspected of an offense or facing potential adverse administrative action with legal representation. The ADC is an experienced judge advocate outside the local chain of command and offers Airmen the ability to receive completely confidential legal advice. The ADC's prime responsibility is to vigorously and ethically represent
clients during military adverse actions such as:

- Courts-martial
- Article 15
- Administrative Discharge
- Referral EPR/OPR
- Suspect Rights Advisement
- LOR/LOC
- UIF entries and control rosters
- Any other adverse actions in which counsel for an individual is required or authorized

For more information, see the ADC fact sheet, or call 505-546-5554.

The Victims’ Counsel (VC) provides support to victims of sexual crimes and aggravated domestic violence. 

The VC is an experienced judge advocate (licensed attorney) who provides confidential and independent legal advice. The VC can advise on military investigations, disciplinary processes and prosecutions, assist with expedited and humanitarian transfers, protect the legal rights of victims of these crimes, and advise on collateral misconduct issues (including facilitating assistance from an Area Defense Counsel). 

The VC can also maintain restricted reports made to SARC and FAP. 

All active duty victims, as well as active duty dependents whose perpetrator is an AF active duty member, are eligible for VC services.  Other victims of sexual crimes and aggravated domestic violence may be eligible for VC services, please contact us to inquire at (505) 846-2323.

The Victims’ Counsel (VC) program has expanded to allow VCs to provide interpersonal violence (IPV) victims, not otherwise authorized VC representation, confidential legal advice on the following:  1) military justice process, 2) victims’ legal rights, and 3) referrals to the appropriate support agencies.  These are some of the rules for this expansion:

Eligibility remains the same as the VC program

Offenses include any violence at home, in the workplace (hazing, bullying, and sexual harassment), or anywhere else.

The offender must be subject to the UCMJ (on active duty orders) at the time of the offense and the legal consultation.

One-time consultation (does not include representation throughout the military justice process, except under exceptional circumstances)

Victims of Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence

The Diversity & Inclusion program provides concrete strategies and best practices to recruit, hire, include, develop, retain, engage and motivate a diverse, high performing workforce that draws from all segments of society.

The program promotes acceptance and fosters the understanding and acceptance of different races, ethnicities, genders, ages, religions, disabilities and sexual orientations in order to create and sustain an institution that encompasses and values cultural differences while creating a climate of inclusion.

Services provided include:

• Leadership Consultation – Learn recruitment tools: 
  • Schedule A Appointment Authority, AF/DOD Internships, Veteran Disability Hiring Authority, and Civilian Recruitment & Selection Policies (panel interviews).
• Resource Toolkits:
  • Videos, books, discussion questions, Storytellers, live Facebook streaming events featuring speakers and discussion panels for leaders and base personnel to share new ideas and viewpoints and engage in respectful dialogue.
• Training:
  • Group discussions to discuss diversity topics such as ethnic and cultural differences, and generational gaps.
  • Understanding concepts and cultural patterns that limit diversity and how awareness and active behaviors can make for behavior change to increase collaboration and understanding.

For more information contact Cindy Dominguez-Trujillo, Special Assistant to the Commander on Diversity & Affirmative Employment @505-846-1041 or via email at cynthia.dominguez-trujillo@us.af.mil.

Quarterly Demographics Data

The public affairs mission is to tell the Kirtland Air Force Base story to the public. We also strive to enhance morale by keeping Airmen and their families informed about Air Force issues. Our office is responsible for providing accurate, timely information on issues, programs and base events to the people in the community and members of the news media. 

Follow our social media sites:
Facebook: 
https://www.facebook.com/KirtlandAirForceBase/
Instagram: 
https://www.instagram.com/kirtlandafb/
Twitter: 
https://twitter.com/kirtland377abw
Flickr: 
https://www.flickr.com/photos/148064553@N05/albums
Kirtland App:
Available in the App Store or Google Play. Search "Kirtland Air Force Base"

For more information, contact 505-846-5991 or 377abw.pa@us.af.mil.

The Kirtland Chaplain Corps serves the religious and spiritual needs of the 377th Air Base Wing and the many mission partners of Team Kirtland. The Chaplain Corps cares for warriors, warfighters, authorized civilians and their families through religious support team based ministries, chapel ministries, and an Airman Ministry Center, Gravity.

Religious support teams employ chaplains and religious affairs airmen in unit engagement, spiritual triage, 100% confidential counseling, religious rites, and prayer support. Chapel ministries strengthen the resiliency of warriors, authorized civilians and their families through dynamic worship services, vibrant marriage and family ministries, and community formation for men, women, youth and children.

Additionally, the Chaplain Corps leads an Airman Ministry Council that serves to enhance a responsible culture through the "Gravity" Airman Ministry Center. It is located near the dormitories as a place of authentic community, genuine character formation, and leadership development. For more information, contact the chapel.

RELIGIOUS SERVICES (as of Jan 2023)

Protestant

Sundays, 11 a.m. at Gravity, 1421 First St.

Open to anyone who has base access.

Catholic

Sundays, 9 a.m. at the Base Chapel, 1950 Second St. SE.

Open to anyone who has base access.

Jewish, please contact the chapel for more information.

For more information, please contact the chapel at (505) 853-5000 or email 377abw.hc@us.af.mil. The duty chaplain may be contacted through the 377th Command Post at 846-3777. Service times and more information can be found here: https://www.kirtland.af.mil/About-Us/Chapel/ or on Facebook at Kirtland AFB Chaplain Corps. 

Your life’s journey – made easier

Coaching, counseling, online programs, legal assistance, financial coaching, identity theft resolution, work-life services, and senior care management services are offered.

No cost to employee and household members.

Counseling services are completely confidential service and can be schedule for sessions in person, telehealth over the phone, or virtual counseling on-line.

Available 24/7/365

Call 1-866-580-9078 or visit online at https://www.afpc.af.mil/Airman-and-Family/Personal-and-Work-Life/Air

Force EAP is available to DOD AF Civilian Employees and their family members, to include both Appropriated Fund and Non-appropriated Fund employees.

Meet your EAP Field Consultant

Military and civilian members have a duty to promptly report violations (fraud, waste and abuse, gross mismanagement, a violation of law, policy, procedures, an injustice, abuse of authority, inappropriate conduct or misconduct) to a supervisor, commander, an IG, or through established grievance channels. Complaints may be filed in person, by letter, via email or through a complaint hotline. Complainants may remain anonymous if they so desire.

IG Office -- Room D-6, Bldg 20604 (Wyoming & Griffin)

Fraud, Waste & Abuse Hotline - 846-2412

Complaints - 846-2411

Inspections - 853-4376

For more information, click here.  

MFLCs are master's or PhD level clinicians who support military families facing these or additional challenges. 

The MFLC program :
· Provides various short-term, non-medical counseling  services to service members and their families at no cost and no records
· Provides psycho-education to help military service members and their families understand the impact of deployments, family reunions following deployments and other stresses related to the military life
· Augments existing military support services
· Offers flexible service delivery 
· Can provide services on or off of military installations
· Can provide services to individuals, couples, families and groups

With the exception of child abuse, domestic abuse and duty to warn situations, services are private and confidential.

MFLC Brochure 

Child and Youth Behavioral MFLC Brochure

Contact information:

Adult MFLC: 
505-415-4027
505-440-2481
505-730-0080

Child and Youth: 
505-350-6762
505-280-9016
505-250-7800

Youth Center 
239-896-4076  

National Guard and Reserves 
505-920-3473

Sandia Base Elementary - Child MFLC
505-639-3524

377th Air Base Wing Sexual Assault Response Coordinators and Victim Advocates are available to assist victims (survivors) of sexual assault. The SARC serves as the single point of contact for integrating and coordinating sexual assault victim (survivor) care for Team Kirtland members. The SARC office is also responsible for providing Sexual Assault Prevention training throughout the installation.

For more information, go to the Sexual Assault Response Coordinator page, or call 505-846-7272 (24/7)

The Family Advocacy Program promotes nonviolent communities and wellness through connections, collaborations and intervention services for the prevention and treatment of domestic violence and child maltreatment. 
The FAP is comprised of two components: Outreach and Prevention Services and Intervention Services. 

Outreach serves as a consultant to commanders and first sergeants regarding issues relating to family and community wellness and resiliency. The New Parent Support Program is part of the Prevention component, as are the classes offered through Outreach/Prevention. Intervention services are provided to families referred to Family Advocacy due to incidents of family maltreatment.

For more information call 505-846-6743 or 505-846-0139 or email: deborah.j.osullivan.civ@mail.mil

New Parent Support Program information

2023 classes offered

NPSP 2023 Brochure

The Equal Opportunity office is the focal point for programs to ensure all military members and their families and the Air Force civilian employees are provided equal opportunity and treatment regardless of their race, color, religion, national origin or sex; and for civilian personnel age, disability, GINA, and EEO reprisal. Sexual harassment awareness education, effective communication, and cultural diversity are just a few of the many classes provided for Team Kirtland to enable everyone to thrive in a positive human relations climate.

Services Provided:
- Civilian complaint processing
- Military complaint processing
- Alternative dispute resolution services
- Human relations education

377 ABW Policy Memo 2022
EO Poster September 2020

To reach the EO office, call 846-5369.

True North is a resilience program that assigns mental health providers and religious support teams (RSTs) directly to Air Force squadrons. The program seeks to enhance Force and family well-being, increase resilience, decrease negative outcomes (suicide, sexual assault, domestic violence, workplace violence, and child maltreatment), improve mission readiness, optimize human performance, and provide commanders with tools to increase the resilience of their unit and its members.

In-unit services include:​

• Education & Team Building Activities

• Resources & Referrals

• Mental Health Counseling

• Confidential Spiritual Counseling

For more information, contact the True North Program Manager at 505-853-6992.