HotInfo

Due to the government shutdown, this website is not being updated.

News Search

  • KSC needs cookies, volunteers for annual drive

    The annual Kirtland Spouses' Club holiday cookie drive is ramping up for 2015, seeking volunteers and cookie donations.Last year over 9,200 cookies were donated for more than 500 on-base Airmen. The number of Airmen this year is around 525, according to KSC's vice president for events, Rie Ann

  • Thunderbird Inn manager wins Hero Award

    Recognizing a Kirtland-connected restaurateur's commitment to his community despite many difficulties, distributor US Foods has presented Robert Vick with the Food Fanatics Hero Award.Vick, manager of Thunderbird Inn dining facility was one of six winners out of more than 1,000 nominees nationwide

  • 58th SOW earns state public service award

    The 58th Special Operations Wing at Kirtland Air Force Base has received a New Mexico Governor's Distinguished Public Service Award.The award was presented Nov. 11, Veterans Day, during a banquet at the Marriott Pyramid. The 58th SOW's honorary commander, Mike Mechenbeir, and his wife, Kathy, also

  • AF leaders share worlds with honorary commanders

    Business leaders, government officials and involved citizens joined Kirtland Air Force Base representatives for lunch Nov. 10 to discuss the base's Honorary Commanders Program.The Air Force program pairs local civic leaders with commanders and directors on the military installation in an effort to

  • Commentary: The Journey Continues...

    It's wonderful to again be a part of the nation's ICBM team! Marsha and I are excited to return to the mission that has provided us so much personal and professional camaraderie and growth through the years. As I begin serving with you, I want to share a few thoughts that will help you get

  • Program offers struggling vets help, not jail

    New Mexico Veterans Integration Centers have a new program aimed at getting veterans help instead of jail time.The local nonprofit has added a jail diversion program to its transitional housing program. Fermin Ortega, transitional housing manager and Army veteran, said VIC received money from the

  • Hundreds brave chilly temperatures to honor veterans at local ceremony

    The streets around Kirtland came alive with activity to honor America's veterans on Wednesday, Veterans Day.A parade crewed by vintage military vehicles, a sizable contingent of Albuquerque police and droves of young Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps members from local high schools set off from

  • Kirtland Warrior: Airman 1st Class Joseph Bryant

    Kirtland WarriorName:  Airman 1st Class Joseph BryantSquadron: 377 Medical Support SquadronDuty Title: Pharmacy TechnicianHometown: Fremont, MichiganGoals: Bryant is currently working on his second set of CDCs.  His goal is to meet or beat the score of 91 percent he attained on his first EOC

  • Commentary: Heroes are everywhere

    As we approach Veterans Day, I am reminded that those of us wearing the uniform have a special bond with those who have worn the uniform -- our veterans.We share an identity that transcends any differences we may have. We unite in a duty to serve and sacrifice for our great nation, to ensure liberty

  • DLA reviews responses to ESPC opportunity at Kirtland

    The Defense Logistics Agency released a notice of opportunity recently for an energy savings performance contract, or ESPC, for improvements in energy efficiency, water conservation and renewable energy at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, and is currently reviewing responses from multiple energy