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  • Kirtland hosts Consul-General of Japan reception

    Kirtland held the Consul-General of Japan lunch reception at the Mountain View Club March 31.The lunch reception was a joint event hosted by the Consul-General of Japan and the 377th Air Base Wing with the purpose of strengthening ties and building dialogue between the Japanese Consulate General and

  • SAPR office plans April events

    In observance of National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month in April, the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) office will present a Commander’s Panel open to all Team Kirtland leaders, first sergeants and spouses. The SAPR team will host the panel presentation from 10 a.m. to

  • AFRL engineer develops satellite technology

    A little girl’s curiosity has carried her into a career working on satellite technology as an adult.Space systems engineer Millay Petersen has worked at the Air Force Research Laboratory on Kirtland Air Force Base for the past 12 years, supporting both the Space Vehicles and Directed Energy

  • AFRL patriot retires after 44 years of service

    Robert Clougherty began his military service at age 17 and had no idea it would became a 44-year career filled with many fond memories and friendships.On March 9 at the Air Force Research Laboratory on Kirtland Air Force Base, many of his colleagues and friends shared in an event celebrating his 44

  • Unique vehicles aid Security Forces in patroling base

    Kirtland Air Force Base is located in the heart of New Mexico, on the edge of the Sandia Mountain Range. Having the base in a location with such rugged terrain presents a unique security challenge.The base perimeter extends into the Sandias, where it’s very difficult to drive a regular pickup truck,

  • Vietnam veteran remained resilient amidst challenges

    The U.S. withdrew from Vietnam almost 45 years ago, but the impact of that conflict is still felt today.  Vietnam Veteran’s Day is celebrated March 29 to honor the sacrifice made by those who served in the Vietnam conflict.  Roger Newall, city of Albuquerque veteran’s liaison and 150th Special

  • AFAF helps raise money for Airmen in need

    Two months ago, Master Sgt. Darryl Lyles learned the surgery his father was scheduled to undergo had a 60-percent chance of taking his life.Lyles had 12 hours to get home, but coming up with $900 for a plane ticket was a problem after the money he spent on gifts and visiting family for the holidays.

  • MDG leadership to host 'Coffee with Commanders' March 23

    Leadership at the 377th Medical Group is looking for feedback from patients, and they’re providing coffee and doughnuts in exchange.A Coffee with Commanders “Brewing Success” town hall meeting is set for 9-10 a.m. March 23 in the lobby of the Base Exchange Pharmacy. Patients who receive treatment or

  • 351st BATS unveils new assault course

    The 351st Battlefield Airmen Training Squadron debuted its new assault course March 16 at Kirtland Air Force Base. The unveiling included squadron leadership ceremoniously breeching the doors, students and instructors completing the course, and a burger burn. Family members watched as Airmen

  • Kirtland members march in Bataan Memorial Death March

    Several members from Team Kirtland sacrificed their weekend to march 26 miles in memory of those who suffered in the Bataan Death March.The Bataan Memorial Death March is a challenging march through the high desert terrain of the White Sands Missile Range, N.M. The memorial march is conducted in