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  • Military working dogs retire, get new homes

    Two of Kirtland Air Force Base's military working dogs retired with accolades at a Dec. 16 ceremony at the 377th Air Base Wing Presentation Center.Alea and Capa, patrol and narcotics-detection dogs, are living with area families now that they've finished their military careers.Their retirement

  • Aircrew instructors execute proficiency training over holidays

    Twenty-five instructors from the 58th Special Operations Wing and two from the 150th Special Operations Wing here executed full mission profile training, Dec. 28-29, utilizing five aircraft--an MC-130H Combat Talon II, an MC-130J Commando II, an HC-130P Combat King, and two HH-60G Pave Hawks.With

  • Commissary to close while undergoing changes

    The Kirtland Commissary will close while undergoing a "reset" as part of the Defense Commissary Agency's ongoing effort to enhance the shopping experience.  The commissary will close at 4 p.m. Jan. 24, and will remained closed until 8 a.m. Jan. 27."We hate to inconvenience our customers with the

  • 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

  • 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