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April 2, 2025
Department of the Air Force releases update memorandum on implementation of additional guidance for Executive Order 14183, ‘Prioritizing Military Excellence and Readiness’

the Department of the Air Force released the memorandum Implementation of Additional Guidance for Executive Order 14183, ‘Prioritizing Military Excellence and Readiness.
April 2, 2025
Defenders of the High Desert: Kirtland AFB shows off State-of-the-Art Wildfire Sensors

On March 31, Col. Michael Power, 377th Air Base Wing and installation commander, toured Kirtland Air Force Base’s withdrawn area to observe the recently installed advanced wildfire detection sensors by Team Kirtland. These state-of-the-art sensors, part of the Wildland Urban Interface Wildfire
April 2, 2025
703rd HS refines key skills during training flight

The 908th Flying Training Wing's aircrew members continue earning proficiency in the MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopter while preparing for the wing's new mission as the formal training unit for the U.S. Air Force's newest rotary wing aircraft. The Grey Wolf is slated to replace the UH-1N Huey.
April 2, 2025
Kirtland Security Forces Detective Trains with APD to Strengthen Investigative Skills, Partnerships

A 377th Security Forces Squadron detective recently completed a three-week detective academy hosted by the Albuquerque Police Department, marking a significant step in strengthening investigative capabilities and interagency collaboration.
April 2, 2025
The Department of the Air Force releases memorandum DAF civilian workforce hiring freeze guidance

the Department of the Air Force released the memorandum Department of the Air Force Civilian Workforce Hiring Freeze Guidance rescinding and replacing the previously provided memorandum Department of the Air Force Hiring Freeze.
April 1, 2025
Global Reach, Local Impact: VSFB Spouse Recognized as AFGSC’s Joan Orr Spouse of the Year

Hollie Carr, Key Support Liaison for the 576th Flight Test Squadron and spouse of Maj. Tyler Carr, 576th FLTS assistant director of operations, has dedicated herself to enhancing servicemember and family readiness. Her efforts have earned her the Air Force Global Strike Command's nomination for the
March 27, 2025
TRICARE Online Patient Portal Decommissioning: Download Your Health Records

TRICARE Online Patient Portal Decommissioning: Download Your Health RecordsOn April 1, the TRICARE Online Patient Portal will no longer be available. The Department of Defense’s new electronic health record—MHS GENESIS—has replaced the TOL Patient Portal. As part of the transition, the DOD is
March 25, 2025
Kirtland AFB strengthens local ties with grand opening of Pack Your Maxx

Kirtland AFB celebrated the grand opening of Pack Your Maxx, a new healthy food cafe at the East Side Fitness Center, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony March 24, 2025.
March 24, 2025
Kirtland Air Fiesta 2025: Soaring Back into Action

Get ready as the gates of Kirtland Air Force Base open for the highly anticipated return of the Kirtland Air Fiesta 2025, taking place on May 31st and June 1st, 2025! After a six-year hiatus.
March 20, 2025
Kirtland honors rare “TOP HAND” Graduates, new generation of Nuclear Deterrence experts

Kirtland’s 377th Test and Evaluation Group (TEG), located at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., hosted its first formal TOP HAND Graduate Ceremony and patch presentation on March 17, recognizing four graduates for their expertise in the Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) enterprise.

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