Kirtland dedicates marker to fallen B-29 aircrew

The sounds of more than 100 pairs of feet trekking up the Manzano Mountains filled the somber and chilly spring air. The 11 mph gusts cutting through their sweaters and coats wouldn’t stop the mass of people from completing their mission for the day: to pay their respects and see where 13 Airmen

AFRL wins Kirtland Over-35 Intramural Basketball championship

AFRL forward James Cooper attempts a floater against FSS during the Over-35 Intramural Basketball League championship at Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M., April 10. Cooper had 10 points in the first half of the championship game. AFRL defeated FSS 45-33. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. J.D. Strong

71st AMU 3D prints new innovative tool

The 71st Aircraft Maintenance Unit tackles the challenges of performing maintenance on the CV-22 Osprey every day. Adding to that challenge, is the aircraft flying and practicing landings in austere environments that have the possibility of kicking dirt up everywhere, including into the aircraft. 

New mobilization general joins Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center

In March, Brig. Gen. Paul Knapp, a U.S. Air Force Reservist, began his new position as the mobilization assistant to the Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center commander. In this position, he helps direct the Air Force’s nuclear modernization, acquisition, and sustainment programs with more than 1,300

Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center leaders donate to Air Force Assistance Fund

Major Gen. Shaun Morris, Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center commander, left, and Brig. Gen. Paul Knapp, his new mobilization assistant, sign their Air Force Assistance Fund pledge forms in Morris’ office to help the center kick off its 2019 campaign. The fund supports the Air Force Aid Society, Air

Denim Day: Kirtland Air Force Base

Chaplains Corps develops spiritual fitness in Airmen on the slopes

“Spiritual fitness is central to our ability to endure hard times and respond in a positive and healthy manner to the stresses we each face,” said Capt. Andy Peck, 58th Special Operations Wing chaplain.

Retiree activities office re-energizes with military retiree appreciation day

Retired Air Force Col. Sally Uebelacker, the new Retiree Activities Office volunteer director and a team of three other volunteers, have been working hard to rebuild and re-energize the office.

Team Kirtland honors Vietnam Veterans

Representatives from each branch of the military, honored Vietnam War veterans tfor their service and sacrifices during a ceremony to commemorate Vietnam Veterans Day at the New Mexico Veterans Memorial, March 29, 2019. Various organizations from Kirtland Air Force Base, including the Defense

SFS hosts suicide prevention ruck march

Participants of the 2019 377th Security Forces Squadron Suicide Awareness Ruck March ruck at Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M., March 29, 2019. The ruck march was created to support The Brave Badge Initiative Facebook page. The Facebook page was created due to the increased rates in suicide in the