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  • 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

  • Setting goals, making changes key in healthy living

    March is National Nutrition Month and the 377th Health Promotions center wants to show Team Kirtland members how setting small goals now can affect their long-term health.Kirsten David, a Health Promotions registered dietitian, said mental readiness is important when transitioning to a healthy

  • 20th AF: Command progress update

       Maj. Gen. Anthony Cotton, 20th Air Force and Task Force 214 commander, held an online chat with members of 20th AF March 13, and discussed high-level Air Force and U.S. Strategic Command updates along with ongoing command initiatives pertaining to Airmen. Always There Cotton began by

  • Hill production team to create Kirtland mission video

    A video production team from Hill Air Force Base, Utah, recently visited Kirtland to capture footage for a video that highlights Kirtland and its major mission partners.A team of four – Airman 1st Class Codi Trimble and Airman 1st Class Desiree Ware, broadcast journalists on the team; Master Sgt

  • History of the 58th: So others may live

    As part of Air Education and Training Command’s 75th anniversary, Kirtland Air Force Base takes a look back on the 58th Special Operations Wing and its 23-year history in the command.In February 1976, the 1550th Aircrew Training and Test Wing, the predecessor to the 58th SOW, moved to Kirtland from