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June 3, 2021
Pedestrian safety

The National Safety Council has designated June as National Safety Month -- it's the 25th anniversary of the annual observance to help us keep each other safe, from the workplace to anyplace. Reminder: Never pass vehicles stopped at a crosswalk. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Todd Berenger)
June 1, 2021
Team Kirtland supports The Air Force Assistance Fund campaign

The annual Air Force Assistance Fund (AFAF) campaign was held from March 22 to May 14, 2021, at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico.
May 27, 2021
Kirtland housing holds service dog educational event

Kirtland Family Housing held an interactive service dog educational event for base housing officials May 25, 2021, at Kirtland AFB, N.M., featuring trainers and canines from Assistance Dogs of the West, a nonprofit organization based in Santa Fe, N.M.
May 24, 2021
377 Med Group Tiger Medics tame all hazards in decon exercise

Tiger Medics from the 377th Medical Group at Kirtland AFB, N.M., took part in an installation medical all-hazards response field exercise May 20, 2021. Evaluators said the team met the two goals of the semiannual exercise requirement, which were to have decontamination capability operational within
May 21, 2021
DNWS night training advances incident response capabilities

In the event of a nuclear weapons accident or incident, the safety of our military and the public relies on the specially trained Incident Response Force to provide emergency assistance and establish safe command and control of the site.
May 20, 2021
Risk Management - the key to a safe and enjoyable summer

The Department of the Air Force reminds Airmen and Guardians to apply sound risk management when enjoying outdoor and recreational activities with family and friends this summer. The summer focus period runs from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day.
May 20, 2021
KAFB Airmen create innovative program, revolutionize board evaluation process

Right then, U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Phillip E. Prather Jr., 377th Force Support Squadron force management section chief, and a former defender, knew it was time to make a change. Prather set out to develop an application to streamline the Enlisted Force Distribution Process (EFDP), starting at
May 19, 2021
Navajo National Council presents certificate to 377th Air Base Wing commander

Councilman Mark Freeland, 24th Navajo National Council (left), presents a certificate of recognition May 13, 2021, to Col. David Miller, 377th Air Base Wing commander, for Team Kirtland’s assistance during the COVID-19 pandemic.
May 19, 2021
AFRL engineer graduates from first-ever Space Test course

KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. (AFRL) – Air Force Research Laboratory astronautical engineer Evelyn Kent is among the graduates of the U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School’s inaugural Space Test Fundamentals course. The new program for space professionals included 15 students made up of Airmen and
May 17, 2021
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)