Base outlines rules regarding use of recreational drones

With a couple of clicks online, anyone can become the owner of a recreational unmanned aircraft system, commonly called a "drone."These "drones" are not toys, but considered aircraft."This means UAS are governed by the Federal Aviation Administration, and with that comes a responsibility to fly by

Holiday closures of base facilities

Here is a list of some of the facilities at Kirtland that will be closed during the holidays.:· Aero Club, closed Dec. 25 and Jan. 1.· Airman and Family Readiness Center, closed Dec. 24-26 and Dec. 31-Jan. 2.· Arts and Crafts Center, closed Dec. 24-26 and Dec. 31-Jan. 2.· Auto Hobby Shop, closed

Kirtland provides support to UNM Gildan Bowl

AFRL develops integrated weapons analysis capability to meet warfighter needs

The Air Force Research Laboratory commander, Maj. Gen. Thomas Masiello, wants an integrated analysis capability and common framework that allows understanding the effectiveness of directed energy and kinetic weapons, whether used separately, cooperatively or synergistically.To meet this need, AFRL

KSC cookie drive nets more than 10,000 cookies

The cookies began rolling into the Mountain View Club as the sun rose on Dec. 15, the second day of the Kirtland Spouses' Club holiday cookie drive.The first day alone, more than 8,900 cookies had been donated. By the following day, volunteers were hard at work taking in even more cookies -- more

Carlisle Gate to close for construction in January

Starting Jan. 4, the Carlisle Gate will be closed for about four weeks for construction of necessary force protection improvements.The closure will largely affect personnel on the west side of the base.Minor construction might continue after the gate reopens. It would be done during routine closure

Kirtland to hold base open house and air show

Kirtland will be hosting a base open house and air show featuring the Air Force Thunderbirds aerial demonstration team.  The event is scheduled for June 4-5 and will be open to the general public. Admission will be free. Additional information on the Kirtland event will be made available in the

Kirtland Warrior: Senior Airman Octavio Muniz

Kirtland Warrior:Name: Senior Airman Octavio MunizUnit:  58th Operations Support SquadronDuty Title:  Air transportation journeyman / transportation riggerHometown:  La Habra, Calif.Goals:  Complete bachelor's degree in electrical engineeringAccomplishments:   As one of 19 parachute riggers in

Wing commander stresses base's impact

Kirtland Air Force Base has a $7.5 million impact on the local economy, at last count, according to the base commander.Col. Eric Froehlich, 377th Air Base Wing commander, addressed business and civic leaders at a breakfast Friday at the invitation of the University of New Mexico's Anderson School of

Fire department prepares to serve holiday cheer

For the 37th time, preparations are heating up for the annual Operation Holiday Cheer meal at Kirtland Air Force Base.The celebration is set for 11 a.m. to about 5 p.m. Wednesday at Fire Station 2, on the west side of the base. It provides a turkey dinner with all the trimmings, entertainment and,