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  • Kirtland Tax Center seeking volunteers

    The Legal Office is preparing for the opening of the Kirtland Air Force Base Tax Center, and is looking for volunteers to dedicate their time in supporting our military families and retirees. The Tax Center, opening in February 2017, offers a variety of free tax services, including preparing tax

  • Rescued hikers return to Kirtland to thank 58th SOW, 512 RQS

    Two hikers rescued by the 58th Special Operations Wing and its 512th Rescue Squadron visited Kirtland Air Force Base on Dec. 12 to offer thanks to the Airmen who saved their lives.“It was a life-changing experience,” said Carol Powell, one of the rescued hikers. “You come that close to thinking that

  • Kirtland sergeant earns AFGSC recognition

    Air Force Global Strike Command has recognized a Kirtland Air Force Base sergeant for her work and skills.Tech. Sgt. Cassandra Nutter, financial analysis supervisor for the 377th Comptroller Squadron, received the 2016 Financial Management and Comptroller Annual Award for the non-commissioned

  • KSC collects more than 12,000 cookies

    The Kirtland Spouses’ Club rolled past the 10,000-cookie goal of its recent holiday drive, collecting more than 12,000 cookies from the base community.The KSC ran its annual Team Kirtland Airman Cookie Drive on Monday and Tuesday at the Mountain View Club. Club members and other volunteers collected

  • AFRL, UNM collaborate to mentor undergrads

    The Air Force Research Laboratory at Kirtland Air Force Base and the University of New Mexico have established a successful UNM+AFRL Mentoring program that promises benefits to the community and the nation.The program matches UNM undergraduate students with AFRL scientists and engineers, military or

  • Herschel Walker: No shame in asking for help

    No matter how mentally tough you may be, it’s always okay to ask for help when facing a challenge or dealing with a mental health issue. That was Herschel Walker’s message to Team Kirtland audiences during a visit to the base Dec. 12-13. Walker came to the base to tell Airmen about his suffering and

  • AFOTEC earns highest grade in all areas of unit inspection

    The Air Force Inspection Agency culminated a Unit Effectiveness Inspection of the Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Center with a capstone visit Nov. 14-18. AFOTEC earned “highly effective” ratings in all four major graded areas of managing resources, leading people, improving the unit and

  • New motor vehicle policy introduces driver suspensions

    Team Kirtland members might soon find their driving privileges temporarily suspended if they fail to obey traffic laws or they are found to be at fault in vehicle accidents.  This is the major change of an updated motor vehicle policy that will soon be implemented at the base.Col. Eric Froehlich,

  • New refueling tanker to help MXS improve mission support

    The 58th Maintenance Squadron recently acquired a new tool to help improve the Aerospace Ground Equipment Flight’s aircraft support mission, saving the government both time and money.That new equipment is the HandiFueler Ground Support Service Cart, a portable refueling tanker equipped to handle

  • Annual event to spread cheer to community

    Operation Holiday Cheer is lifting spirits and filling bellies for the 38th year next week.The Kirtland Air Force Base Fire Department’s annual community holiday party is set for 11 a.m. to about 5 p.m. Wednesday at Fire Station 2, on the west side of the base. Attendees get a turkey dinner and a