Missile Security Forces modify field deployment, increasing lethality and readiness

Twentieth Air Force’s three missile wings restructured their security forces groups on Oct. 6, and implemented the Missile Security Operating Concept, significantly changing missile field security operations and addressing areas for improvement in defender culture.  "We're delivering a combat

Take command: Changes are coming to TRICARE

Changes are coming to your TRICARE benefit beginning Jan. 1, 2018. These changes will give you more benefit choices, improving your access to care, simplifying cost shares and allowing you to take command of your health.

Kirtland Airmen participate in survival training

Kirtland Airmen got their feet wet Sept 27 during water survival training conducted by the 58th Operations Support Squadron.

Air Force awards contracts for next-generation ICBM airborne launch control system

The Air Force awarded two contracts today for upgrading the system that enables an aircraft to control an intercontinental ballistic missile’s launch from a silo in the ground.

HQ Twentieth Air Force earns AFOUA

ORS marks 10th anniversary, achievements

After 10 years, the Operationally Responsive Space Office at Kirtland Air Force Base is still launching satellites that support the warfighter from space.Col. Shahnaz M. Punjani, who has directed ORS since 2015, said the organization has made tremendous progress over the past decade.“In the past 10

Stay safe, professional around picketers

Striking Union members may man picket lines on Oct. 2 at the Eubank Gate.Some of the activities may include lining the side of the roads with signs, voicing displeasure and participating in limited civil disobedience, i.e., blocking traffic. Some of these events may impact your ability to access the

Community leader receives AF Scroll of Appreciation

Maj. Gen. Scott Jansson, Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center commander, left, presented Sherman McCorkle, Kirtland Partnership Committee vice chair, with the Air Force Scroll of Appreciation during a recent KPC board meeting in Albuquerque. The scroll recognizes "meritorious achievement or service that

AFRL Inspire 2017 open to all Kirtland members

The third annual AFRL Inspire will be hosted this year in Albuquerque at the National Hispanic Cultural Center on Wednesday, October 11, beginning at 1 p.m.AFRL Inspire 2017 is a celebration of the people of the Air Force Research Laboratory and the technologies they develop for the Air Force and

"The Brave" cast visits Kirtland

Several cast members of "The Brave" joined Airmen at the Mountain View Club during their tour of Kirtland to watch the show's pilot episode Sept. 8.