News

June 6, 2019
Air Force Research Laboratory breaks ground on new laboratory

Construction officially began on the Space Control Laboratory after a groundbreaking ceremony here, June 6, 2019.
June 4, 2019
Kirtland Command Post, the eyes and ears for the commander

Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year; a team of Airmen on Kirtland are tasked with watching and listening for potentially dangerous situations.
May 31, 2019
AFRL trounces WSA Tigers

Members of team AFRL run the bases after a hit against the WSA Tigers during an intramural softball game at Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M., May 30. Team AFRL won the game 29-0, making it their fourth straight win. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kimberly Nagle)
May 29, 2019
AFRL Engineer receives high honor

Dr. Khanh Pham, a senior aerospace engineer for the Air Force Research Laboratory’s Space Vehicles Directorate, will receive the 70th Annual Arthur S. Flemming Award for Basic Science.
May 29, 2019
New commander takes charge of the 512th Rescue Squadron

Lt. Col. Dana Bochte took command of the 512th Rescue Squadron during a change of command ceremony at Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M., May 23, 2019.
May 28, 2019
Summer Health and Nutrition for Kids

With school out and kids at home, now is a great time to start getting up to speed on your children’s healthy eating habits so they are ready and nourished for school to start again in the fall. With no more school lunches and more meals to plan, it can be easy to let nutrition fall out of hand. So
May 28, 2019
Det. 510 commissions 7 new lieutenants

Seven new second lieutenants were commissioned, with degrees ranging from criminology to mass communication.
May 24, 2019
Congratulations Master Sgts. select!

Master Sgt.-select Kendrick Valdo, 377th Air Base Wing Plans NCOIC, walks a gauntlet of high fives May 23, 2019, at the Mountain View Club here. Valdo was celebrating with 40-plus selectees at the master sergeant release party. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Eli Chevalier)
May 23, 2019
Know your rights; consult the Area Defense Counsel

At Kirtland Air Force Base’s Area Defense Counsel, no problem is too small for them to help with.
May 20, 2019
Air Force to pay up to $500 for spouse occupational license transfer during PCS

The Air Force announced the spouse relicensure reimbursement program, May 15, which would provide financial relief up to $500 to Airmen whose spouses must obtain state occupational relicensures or recertifications during a permanent change of station or assignment across state lines.