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  • Binding material to save Osprey engines

    Kirtland's 58th Special Operations Wing has a plan to mitigate aircraft engine damage that happens during training missions using a biodegradable binding material at practice landing zones.TerraLOC -- described to officials at the 58th SOW as "Gorilla Glue on steroids" by its manufacturer -- binds

  • AFNWC 4th Quarter Award winners

    Congratulations to the winners of the Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center fourth quarter awards.These winners were recognized at an awards ceremony Jan. 22 at the Mountain View Club:Airman of the Quarter - Airman 1st Class Martha Dirton, 377 Medical GroupNCO of the Quarter - Staff Sgt Dominic Kosgei,

  • Team Kirtland 4th Quarter Award winners

    Congratulations to the winners of the Team Kirtland fourth quarter awards.These winners were recognized at an awards ceremony Jan. 29 at the Mountain View Club:Dorm of the Quarter - Airman 1st Class Nichole Stienborn, 58th SOW, and Airman 1st Class Julian Salazar, AFNWC Honor Guard of the Quarter -

  • 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