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  • Kirtland Warrior: Senior Airman Josh Roberts

    KIRTLAND WARRIORName: Senior Airman Josh RobertsUnit: 58th Aircraft Maintenance SquadronDuty Title: Crew chiefHometown: Columbus, OhioGoals: Roberts would like to complete his CCAF and make staff sergeant. He would like  be a first sergeant later in his career because he feels that position is so

  • Sharp Troop Award: Airman 1st Class Tyrice Davis

    Airman 1st Class Tyrice Davis, 377th Medical Support Squadron, was recently recognized by the Chiefs' Group with the Sharp Troop award.Retired Chief Master Sgt. Chuck Crisler, a member of the Chiefs Group and Kirtland Federal Credit Union assistant vice president of public relations, nominated

  • Space safety office affects life around the world

    As the Air Force's responsibility for the high ground of space has increased, so has the development of space safety. And the Kirtland-based Space Safety Division, or SES, oversees thatexpanding mission.Air Force Chief of Space Safety Mark Glissman said his division manages space-related matters on

  • 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