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Feb. 1, 2021
AFRL STEM Academy continues hands-on learning during pandemic

The Air Force Research Laboratory’s STEM outreach program STEM Academy has started off the new year by distributing learning packets for homeschooled students around the Albuquerque community. Since the beginning of the pandemic, STEM Academy has taken a novel approach to online learning. They have
Feb. 1, 2021
To care for Airmen more than anyone thinks possible… Four Chaplains Day Feb. 3, 2021

Four Chaplains Day Remembrance 2021As chaplains, we want you to know that we care. No matter what it is you are facing, we are here as a resource and offer you 100% confidentiality. A chaplain’s ear is the safest space in the DoD for privileged communication, no matter your faith, background or
Jan. 28, 2021
377th ABW at Kirtland AFB leans into ‘innovation movement’

Under an Air Force Global Strike Command initiative, the 377th Air Base Wing commander, Col. David S. Miller, will launch a nine-week campaign Feb. 1 at Kirtland AFB designed to foster an “innovation movement” in every wing work center.
Jan. 27, 2021
AFRL holds new directed energy wargaming event

The Air Force Research Laboratory Directed Energy Directorate recently held its newest wargaming, modeling and simulation event at Kirtland Air Force Base.
Jan. 26, 2021
NASA astronaut returns to Kirtland in new role

Renowned NASA astronaut and Space Force Director of Test and Evaluation, Col. Nick Hague recently visited Kirtland Air Force Base space agencies including the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), Space and Missile Systems Center (SMC) and Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Center (AFOTEC).
Jan. 25, 2021
The 377th LRS conducts multi-level exercise, demonstrates capabilities

Airmen from the 377th Logistics Readiness Squadron ground transportation element participated in a multi-level exercise at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, Jan. 20-21, 2021.
Jan. 25, 2021
58th SOW leaders at Kirtland AFB welcome Enhanced Fuselage Trainer

Col. Michael Curry, 58th Special Operations Wing commander, and Lt. Col. Benjamin Bryant, 58th Training Squadron commander, cut a ceremonial ribbon Jan. 15 at Kirtland Air Force Base, officially welcoming the Enhanced Fuselage Trainer. The new, one-of-a-kind, ground-based device, abbreviated “EFuT,”
Jan. 22, 2021
AFRL’s Starfire Optical Range observes asteroid satellite

Air Force Research Laboratory researcher, Dr. Jack Drummond and his team recently discovered a small satellite named Olympias around the asteroid Roxane – a sighting they did not anticipate. Their results were published this month [January 2021] in “Icarus, the Journal of Solar System Studies.”
Jan. 13, 2021
Air traffic controller at Kirtland AFB credited with saving CV-22 crew, aircraft

An air traffic controller working in the tower at Kirtland Air Force Base/Albuquerque International Sunport is credited with saving the lives of six U.S. Air Force CV-22 Osprey aircrew members assigned here and a $90 million aircraft.
Jan. 5, 2021
AFRL engineer award winner proclaims a first for the U.S. Space Force

Air Force Research Laboratory senior engineer Dr. Odell Reynolds received the 2019 Harold Brown award from Dr. Richard Joseph, the Chief Scientist of the Air Force, in a ceremony held on Dec. 16, 2020 at AFRL’s Starfire Optical Range (SOR) located on Kirtland Air Force Base.