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  • Kirtland Airmen place in Ultimate Ninja competition

    Three members of Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M., participated in the Ultimate Ninja Athlete Association area qualifier adult competition, in Albuquerque, N.M., Dec. 9. 1st Lt. Eddie Hilburn, Air Force Research Lab optical physicist, 2nd Lt. Zoe Casteel, Air Force Research Lab space systems engineer,

  • Team Kirtland aids the Gildan New Mexico Bowl

    Team Kirtland aided the game ceremonies in a big way at the 2017 Gildan New Mexico Bowl in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Base Honor Guard and a joint service color guard from New Mexico perform during the opening ceremonies of the game, while the 58th Special Operations Wing provided the flyover. Players

  • Firefighters set to host annual charity event

    One of Kirtland’s biggest charitable events of the year will take place Dec. 20, and organizers are looking for donations and volunteers to help make it a success. Operation Holiday Cheer is hosted by the base’s firefighters and has been an annual holiday tradition for 39 years.

  • Native New Mexican trains future Air Force NCOs

    One New Mexico native is working to help Airmen in the United States Air Force prepare for promotion by teaching them how to supervise and lead effectively. Staff Sgt. Nicholas Garcia is an instructor in Airmen Leadership School, a six-week course that teaches Airmen supervisory skills. The course

  • Drones disallowed on Kirtland

    Unmanned Aerial Systems, commonly referred to as drones, are certain to be a popular holiday gift again this season. Those giving and receiving drones should be aware that they are no longer allowed to be flown on Kirtland.

  • Rocket debris finds new home at AFSEC crash lab

    The second stage of a Minuteman II rocket was placed at the Air Force Safety Center crash lab here on Nov. 28.The remnant augments the Space Mishap Investigation Course curriculum by providing students with a hands-on lab that compliments classroom learning.“Space Safety is taking major steps

  • KSC gears up for annual cookie drive

    For many of Team Kirtland members this will be the first time they are away from home and family for the holidays, especially those living in the dorms. To help ease the season for them, the Kirtland Spouses’ Club will be giving them goodie bags filled with homemade cookies during its Annual Cookie

  • Power systems on Kirtland get upgrade

    There have been numerous planned power outages on Kirtland Air Force Base, as crews work to upgrade the "Feeder 3" power system on base.Upgrade Feeder 3 is a project that will improve the Feeder 3 power lines on Kirtland by replacing the old wooden poles with fewer new steel poles. The upgraded

  • AETC command chief visits 58th SOW

    Chief Master Sgt. Juliet Gudgel, command chief master sergeant of Air Education and Training Command, visited the 58th Special Operations Wing on Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, Nov. 27 and 28.The purpose of her visit was to speak with the Airmen and gain a better understanding of what they do