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  • 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

  • ABQ Public Schools transfer process open until Jan. 31

    The Albuquerque Public Schools system is currently accepting transfer requests for the 2015-16 school year. People wanting their children to attend a different school from their neighborhood school can submit transfer requests for the first lottery draw until Jan. 31. APS has moved up the transfer

  • Leadership Pathways packages professional, personal development courses

    Learn, grow and explore.  That's the theme of Leadership Pathways, a program designed to get Team Kirtland members involved with the many professional and personal development classes and activities being offered on base.Teresa Reinhard, Kirtland's community support coordinator, is spearheading the

  • AFIA commander recommend for promotion to general

    The commander of the Kirtland-based Air Force Inspection Agency, Col. Richard "Tex" Coe, has been recommended for promotion to the grade of brigadier general. The promotion awaits confirmation by the U.S. Senate.Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel released the list of general officer appointments on

  • Hurricane Hunters investigate training options at Kirtland

    Being the only weather reconnaissance squadron in the Department of Defense providing surveillance of tropical storms and hurricanes for the National Hurricane Center can present some unique challenges--like aircrew training.A quest for improved WC-130J Combat Systems Operator training led the 53rd

  • Kirtland Warrior: Airman 1st Class Rashaun Carter

     KIRTLAND WARRIORName: Airman 1st Class Rashaun CarterUnit: 58th Operations Support SquadronDuty Title: Aircrew flight equipment technicianHometown: Atlanta, Ga.Goals: Finish bachelor's degree in information security at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, and get commissioned as an officer and

  • A&FRC offers new 'Busy Hands, Growing Minds' playgroup

    Parents looking for an enriching activity for them and their children should look no further than "Busy Hands, Growing Minds," a new monthly playgroup sponsored by the Airman & Family Readiness Center.Ericka Wallace, community readiness consultant with the A&FRC, is hosting the event as another

  • Tax center now open

    The Kirtland Tax Center is open until April 15 to provide free tax-filing services to eligible customers.The Tax Center will be open Tuesdays through Fridays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Consolidated Support Center. When possible, electronic tax returns will be filed so people may receive refunds