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March 12, 2021
58th SOW shines in 2020 from the Atlantic to the Bering Sea Wing powers through 2020, expanding broad mission profile

2020 was a year many would like to forget. Telework, social distancing, and other restrictions kept many businesses closed and had others operate at only a fraction of capacity. However, the business of training Airmen for national security requirements never stopped. Air Education and Training
March 11, 2021
Kirtland AFB Fire Department selected as AF Large FD of the year

After being named the Air Force Global Strike Command Large Fire Department of the Year for 2020, the 377th Air Base Wing’s Fire Emergency Services Branch at Kirtland AFB has been selected as the U.S. Air Force’s Chief Master Sgt. Ralph E. Sanborn Fire Department of the Year (Large Base) for 2020.
March 10, 2021
My Experience at Inter-American Squadron Officer School

I had the incredible honor and privilege to attend Inter-American Squadron Officer School (ISOS) in the fall of 2020. It was an experience that forever changed my perspective on the U.S. Air Force, and my role as a Hispanic officer and leader. ISOS taught me about the interplay between the USAF and
March 9, 2021
377th SFG unveils renovated Heritage Room, showcases history of defenders

The 377th Security Forces Group unveiled renovations to their Heritage Room on Kirtland Air Force Base, March 5, 2021.
March 8, 2021
KAFB Defenders conduct active shooter exercise

The 377th Weapons Systems Security Squadron (WSSS) hosted an active shooter exercise on Feb. 24, 2021, at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico. The exercise is part of an ongoing series designed to test the members of the WSSS in different tactical scenarios.
March 5, 2021
KAFB welcomes 20th AF Commander, with focus on innovation and teamwork

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Michael J. Lutton, 20th Air Force commander, visited Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, March 1-3, 2021, along with Chief Master Sgt. Charles C. Orf, 20th Air Force command chief, to learn about Team Kirtland’s mission capabilities and innovations.
March 5, 2021
AFRL Space Vehicles, Directed Energy Directorate personnel honored

The Air Force Research Laboratory Space Vehicles and Directed Energy Directorates honored the outstanding achievements of 70 Air Force and Space Force individuals and teams during their 2020 Phillips Research Site Annual Awards. The virtual ceremony was held February 24. It illustrated how
March 4, 2021
Kirtland Dental Clinic selected as AF Medium DC of the Year

The 377th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron’s Dental Operations Flight at Kirtland AFB has been selected as the Air Force’s Medium Dental Clinic of the Year for 2020, after receiving the same recognition from Air Force Global Strike Command.
Feb. 26, 2021
KAFB Public Affairs Airman wins three AFGSC media awards; moves on to DAF level

Airman 1st Class Ireland Summers, KAFB Public Affairs, public affairs apprentice, won not one or two, but three of the Department of the Air Force Media Awards within Global Strike Command for 2020; Best Portrait of the Year, Best Photojournalist of the Year and Best New Writer of the Year.
Feb. 25, 2021
AFRL’s SHiELD set to receive critical assembly

The Air Force Research Laboratory Self-Protect High Energy Laser Demonstrator, or SHiELD, Advanced Technology Demonstration Program is scheduled to receive the first major assembly of its three main subsystems later this month, with the remaining two subsystems set to be delivered later this year.