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  • Wounded vet haven opening in May

    Construction is underway at a retreat for wounded service members and their families, and the owners plan to have it up and running by May.Cabezon Wounded Warrior Haven is about 50 miles northwest of Kirtland Air Force Base, on the remote Tachias family ranch near the landmark Cabezon Peak. Retired

  • Promotion ceremony honors adults with special needs

    Early in the career of 1st Lt. Eddie Cruz, a mentor who was a retired Air Force officer gave him what he says was life-changing advice."He said, 'Eddie, a true leader doesn't lead from the front, and a true leader doesn't lead from the back. A true leader leads from the heart using Air Force core

  • Kirtland Warrior: Airman 1st Class Drew Brown

    Kirtland Warrior:Name: Airman 1st Class Drew BrownSquadron: 377th Medical Support SquadronDuty Title: Biomedical equipment technicianGoals: Brown is currently pursuing his 5 level.  Once his upgrade training is finished, he will pursue a degree at the Community College of the Air Force, followed by

  • 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