October is Energy Action Month

Every aspect of the Air Force mission depends on a reliable supply of energy and the smart use of energy means flying our aircraft farther, transporting more cargo and accomplishing our mission in a more efficient and effective way.Each October, the federal government observes Energy Action Month to

Flu vaccine available for active-duty, high-risk patients

The flu vaccine is now available, in shot or mist form, at the 377th Medical Group for active-duty Air Force members and those at high risk of developing complications from the virus.Receiving a flu vaccine is the best way to protect yourself and your family members from the influenza virus during

Kirtland gains new unit at activation ceremony

Youth Center's grand Halloween event Bootastic to feature haunted house

The planning committee for Bootastic, the Youth Center's grand Halloween event, gathered Sept. 8 to start planning, according to the center's director, Camille Ozores.The Torch Club, a group of young volunteers, is spearheading the event, which drew around 2,000 visitors last year.There will be

New Kirtland building to house AFRL's electromagnetic systems

A crowd gathered inside a towering white room at Kirtland Sept. 22 to dedicate a newly constructed building for electromagnetics work at the Air Force Research Laboratory.Building 903, just south of the Truman gate, will bring together people and equipment that have, up to now, been spread across

Aviation Aerospace Expo inspires students to seek out future careers in aviation

The New Mexico Air National Guard and the New Mexico Aviation Aerospace Association hosted the 3rd Annual Aviation Aerospace Career Expo here at the 150th Special Operations Wing ramp. This year's event brought in approximately 1,700 students from around the state, mid-school through college age

Construction set to begin on sleep disorder center

Officials from the Air Force and New Mexico Veterans Affairs Health Care System grabbed shovels and donned hard hats and broke ground on a new site for a sleep disorder center at a ceremony Oct. 5.The new building, expected to open in late 2016, will provide an up-to-date facility for diagnosis and

AFRL’s Hardy departing for Washington assignment

Air Force Research Laboratory Directed Energy Directorate Director David A. Hardy is leaving his post at Kirtland to take over as assistant deputy undersecretary of the Air Force for space.Hardy's new job will involve working for the Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James and the

AFGSC expands with addition of three wings, LRS-B program

Air Force Global Strike Command grew in size and capability today as the 7th Bomb Wing, 28th Bomb Wing, 377th Air Base Wing and Long-Range Strike Bomber Program transferred under the command.Transfer ceremonies Sept. 28 marked the transition of the 7th BW at Dyess AFB, Texas, and 28th BW at

AFNWC welcomes new commander

The Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center welcomed Maj. Gen. Scott Jansson as its new commander at a ceremony Oct. 1 at Hardin Field. Jansson came to Kirtland several months ago as program executive officer for strategic systems. He will retain that position as well as serving as the AFNWC