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July 20, 2020
Kirtland Spouses Club collects donations for the Navajo Nation

The Kirtland Spouses Club (KSC) held a drive-through donation fundraiser to aid in relief efforts for the Navajo Nation at the KSC Clubhouse on Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, July 16 and 17, 2020.
July 16, 2020
Historic month of May for 71st AMU; all maintenance metrics met

For the first time since December 2016, the 71st Aircraft Maintenance Unit met all 12 maintenance metrics during the month of May 2020, producing 143.8 flying hours.
July 14, 2020
KAFB Chapel holds first "drive-in" service

The Kirtland Air Force Base Chapel staff coordinated the first “drive-in” catholic service in the chapel parking lot at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, July 12, 2020. The service allowed for parishioners to come together, while following social distancing protocols for large gatherings.
July 14, 2020
Beat the Heat; Summer Safety Tips

Summer Safety Tips Infographic
July 10, 2020
AFRL Summer scholars go virtual

The Air Force Research Laboratory summer internship program for students left the terrestrial realm for the extra-terrestrial this year. The program serves students ranging from high school to a doctoral pursuit.
July 9, 2020
KAFB Spouses "Make Cake Not Hate"

A dedicated group of Team Kirtland military spouses started the “Make Cake Not Hate” fundraiser. This virtual bake sale donates 100% of the proceeds to various charitable organizations throughout the local Albuquerque, New Mexico community.
July 9, 2020
60 years of laser technology and a legacy of development

In May 2020, the world celebrated the 60th anniversary of the first laser demonstration and the beginning of the immense field of laser technology. To mark that occasion, I sat down with Lt. Col. Jim Mayo (USAF Ret.) for a look back at his life’s work in the field of laser optics, and the progress
July 6, 2020
AFRL collaborates in break-through solar power development

The Air Force Research Laboratory Space Vehicles Directorate is collaborating with the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) in maturing a technology for fabricating high-efficiency solar cells in a high-throughput, low-cost manner via a technology called
June 23, 2020
Kirtland Top III coordinates community outreach during COVID-19

Members of Team Kirtland TOP III (TKT3) and Airmen participated in a community outreach event at the Roadrunner Food Bank in Albuquerque, New Mexico, June 19, 2020.
June 16, 2020
ALS class collects food donations for local veterans, homeless shelters

Although COVID-19 may have limited volunteer options due to social distancing guidelines and restrictions within the community, the most recent class of Airman Leadership School (ALS) students and instructors still found a way for Airmen to get involved with their community. Throughout the six