Fitness Center renovation brings new equipment

Visitors to Kirtland's East Fitness Center may have noticed a few trailers, renovations and other activities.The center is getting updates that will not only maximize use of available space, but should make the center's visitors happy, according to Denis Hansard, chief of the sustainment flight for

Order of the Nucleus recipients honored by AFNWC

The Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center awarded its annual Order of the Nucleus Awards Jan. 27 at a ceremony at the National Museum of Nuclear Science and History.The well-attended ceremony paid homage to not only the Order of the Nucleus recipients, but the Air Force's nuclear enterprise in general.In

Thunderbird Inn an Air Force model of efficiency

Kirtland's military dining facility, the Thunderbird Inn, is a familiar haunt for many Airmen. But behind the serving lines, salad bar and seating area is an industry-leading commitment to efficiency.The eatery primarily serves Kirtland's enlisted personnel, especially those in base dormitories. It

Base's Entomology Shop announces herbicides spraying schedule

The Chenega Integrated Mission Support's Entomology Shop will be spraying and applying granular pre-emergent herbicide on xeriscaping and grass areas for approximately 45 days beginning Feb. 1.Treatment is necessary to help reduce and control the number nuisance. The product is not harmful to humans

AFRL announces winners of student satellite competition

Students representing 10 universities competed in Albuquerque, New Mexico this week for the chance to send a satellite they designed and built into space. The competition was held through the Air Force Research Laboratory's Space Vehicles Directorate University Nanosat Program.The winners:1st place

New process for separation, retirement physicals shortens benefits timeline

The Department of Defense has changed the process for conducting physical exams for members separating and retiring from active duty.To shorten the length of time departing members wait for the commencement of disability determinations and related benefits, the Separation Health and Physical

AFRL opens quality of life fitness park

Air Force Research Laboratory workers have a new place for fitness activities, as the lab recently opened its quality of life fitness park.The park is located on the west side of Kirtland in an area called Green Grass Park. It includes a quarter-mile track with four fitness stations.  Inside the

AFIA raises 2,400 pounds of food for Kirtland families

Defenders Den gives Security Forces Airmen an online workspace

Most Security Forces members do not spend their duty time in an office setting, with computer access and ample opportunity to accomplish administrative requirements. Moreover, these "defenders" cover long shifts from guard mount to guard mount, leaving no time for tasks not directly connected to

Gravity opens doors as 'home away from home' for junior enlisted Airmen

Junior enlisted Airmen now have a place to call their own, as the Gravity Airmen Ministry Center has opened its doors.Capt. Tara Dixon, a chaplain at the Base Chapel who supervises the facility, said it has been a lot of effort getting the project off the ground, but it's been worth the toil."We're