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  • KSC taking scholarship applications

    Kirtland Spouses' Club members come from a number of backgrounds, and many of their families need help securing educational opportunities.That is why KSC, as one of its programs, offers scholarships to members and their families. Christi Bailey, KSC's scholarship chairwoman, said the program is an

  • AFRL receives top technology transfer award

    An Air Force Research Laboratory technology, and the scientists and engineers who developed it, are being honored with one of the nation's top technology transfer awards.The Federal Laboratory Consortium for Technology Transfer selected AFRL to receive a 2016 Excellence in Technology Transfer Award

  • Command Post NCO gets STEP promotion

    Tech Sgt. Hermarys Smith was briefly confused Feb. 10 when 377th Wing Vice Commander Col. Lance Kawane and Command Chief Master Sgt. Brion Blais showed up in her duty section at the wing command post to discuss the readiness program she manages."Colonel Kawane told me that Air Force Global Strike

  • Suicide survivor to share story with Team Kirtland

    Thousands of individuals have used the Golden Gate Bridge as a means to attempt suicide. Kevin Hines was one of them. He will be at Kirtland Feb. 22-23 to tell the story of his unlikely survival and his ensuing strong will to live and stay mentally well.Hines is a suicide prevention and mental

  • AFGSC's top leaders visit Kirtland

    During a three-day visit to Kirtland Air Force Base, Air Force Global Strike Command Commander Gen. Robin Rand and AFGSC Command Chief Master Sgt. Calvin Williams toured the base and its facilities to learn more about the installation's missions. During a commander's call, Rand thanked Kirtland

  • Thunderbirds pilot visits Kirtland in advance of air show

    A U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds F-16 Fighting Falcon dropped by Kirtland Air Force Base on Wednesday in preparation for air shows June 4 and 5.Thunderbirds advance pilot and narrator Maj. Scott Petz and crew chief Staff Sgt. Conrad Nelson conducted a site survey.Petz said pilots needed to plan for

  • Clinic walk-in services increase care access

    The 377th Medical Group Family Health Clinic is offering walk-in services that have increased access to providers in the last few months.Patients assigned to the clinic and age 19 or older can get sore-throat treatment; pregnancy tests; injections of vitamin B-12, Depo-Provera birth control or

  • Kirtland inducts 54 honorary commanders

    Kirtland Air Force Base leaders inducted 54 honorary commanders, by far the largest group in recent years, during a dinner and ceremony Jan. 29 at Mountain View Club.The event also kicked off the base's 75th anniversary celebration."This is a really special year for us here at Kirtland," said 377th

  • Indoor pool reopens with new look, liner

    After an extensive renovation, Kirtland's Indoor Pool has reopened, bringing a well-used facility up to date with a new look.Kate Davis, Kirtland Outdoor Recreation aquatics manager, said regular users of the pool would notice and enjoy the benefits of the renovation right away."It's that 'new car

  • Symposium to discuss nuclear deterrence

    Military personnel and civilians can learn about America's nuclear weapons arsenal and how to respond to threats of nuclear bombs from other nations in a symposium from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Feb. 5 in the 377th Air Base Wing Headquarters building.The Kirtland-based School of Advanced Nuclear Deterrence