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  • AFRL's Space Vehicles gets new director

    Col. Russ Teehan assumed command as is the new director of the Air Force Research Laboratory's Space Vehicles  Directorate and commander of the Phillips Research Site at a ceremony at the AFRL Conference Center June 2."I look forward to this opportunity," Teehan said. "I look forward to working with

  • Outdoor Rec offers activities to get into the swing of summer

    Kirtland's Outdoor Recreation program embraces summer with children's programs, kayak clinics, pool activities, brewery tours and more, while guides help Airmen and their families create their own outdoor expeditions."No matter what you do with us, it's going to be an adventure," said Joni VanMeir,

  • Retired general enjoys camaraderie of ballooning

    The eyes of retired Maj. Gen. David Eichhorn and his crew focused on one tiny black helium balloon.Called a "pi ball" -- short for "pilot balloon" -- the black balloon was released into the wind to test flying conditions early Memorial Day morning. The small helium balloon would be the only one to

  • 377th ABW has new take on wingman program

    The 377th Air Base Wing's new method of making the wingman attitude part daily life allows personnel to tailor training to their needs.Teresa Reinhard, 377th ABW community support coordinator, said Air Force regulations require two "wingman days" for professional and personal development every year.

  • Commentary: Finding the courage, resources to deal with life's challenges

    In the book, "A Fighter's Mind: Inside the Mental Game," Sam Sheridan says, "The defining moment for a fighter isn't victory, but the way he deals with defeat."We are all fighters in some regard, and we all face defeat - often repeated defeat. Our relationships struggle, and can even come apart at

  • Warrior of the Week: Staff Sgt. Adam Reichold

    Name: Staff Sgt.Adam ReicholdSquadron: 705th Combat Training SquadronDuty Title: NCOIC Intelligence TrainingGoals: Reichold's short term goals include passing his Course 15 set B test and successfully PCSing to Korea in the fall. His long term goals include attending the National Intelligence

  • Albuquerque veteran recalls early days at Kirtland

    As Kirtland Air Force Base celebrates the 75th anniversary of military in Albuquerque, one former Air Force officer recalls his service as a member of the first cadre tasked with opening the base here.Albuquerque resident Arnold Ringstead was a member of the Army Air Corps serving at March Field in

  • Thunderbirds will not take part in Air Show

    We have just received formal confirmation that the Air Force Thunderbirds demonstration team will not be performing at the Kirtland Air Show, June 4-5.The remaining Air Show performers will continue as scheduled with 17 flying and ground demonstrations, to include the B-2 Spirit stealth bomber

  • 2016 Air show definitely a go!

    Kirtland Air Show officials confirm the 2016 Air Show will definitely proceed as planned. The Thunderbirds, however will not be performing following a U.S. Air Force Thunderbird crash earlier today near Colorado Springs, Colo. 17 flying and ground demonstrations are scheduled including the B-2