Kirtland agencies gang up on bullying

A group of experts from Kirtland's Integrated Delivery System group is looking at ways to raise awareness and prevent bullying across the installation.Because of the negative impact of bullying behavior, individuals from the Kirtland Youth Center, Child Development Center, Albuquerque Public

Kirtland to host MLK luncheon Jan. 23

KADD celebrates a successful 2014

Kirtland Against Drunk Driving's efforts to save lives paid off in 2014.There were 420 "saves" -- the number of people given rides home -- and 2,687 miles driven for the year.Those affiliated with the base who have been drinking and do not feel safe driving may call KADD and receive a safe ride

Basic Allowance for Housing rates to change this year

Basic Allowance for Housing rates are changing for Kirtland Airmen this year.BAH is financial assistance provided by the Air Force for personnel who choose to live off base. Lt. Col. Tracy Bell, commander of the 377th Comptroller Squadron at Kirtland, said there are some changes to be aware of, but

Fitness Center gears up for post-holiday crowd

With the bustle of holiday season, it can be easy to forget all the fun will be ending soon. That may mean hitting the gym to help with New Year's resolutions and losing the pounds gained during the holidays.The Fitness Center at Kirtland sees an increase in traffic in January and February, which

New command chief joins Team Kirtland

Chief Master Sgt. Brion Blais arrived Monday at Kirtland to assume his new position as the command chief for the Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center and Kirtland's host 377th Air Base Wing. The chief comes from the 96th Civil Engineer Group at Eglin AFB, Fla., where he served as the group

AFRL Directed Energy Directorate’s first director dies

R. Earl Good, former Air Force Research Laboratory Directed Energy Directorate director, died Dec. 10.Good became a resident of Albuquerque in 1993 when he moved from Boston to become the executive director of Phillips Laboratory, which became AFRL."I knew Earl for nearly 30 years from my time both

Disaster Mental Health Team ready to respond at Kirtland

In the event of a crisis, such as a catastrophic weather event, an aircraft accident, or the death of a comrade, Kirtland's Disaster Mental Health Team is ready to respond.The DMH is a team of experts available as a resource to Team Kirtland members in the wake of a crisis or life-threatening event,

Cold Weather Advisory: How to respond to winter weather conditions

Cold Weather AdvisoryThe 5-day weather forecast for Kirtland AFB includes extended below-freezing temperatures with lows ranging between 14-20 degrees Fahrenheit through Jan. 4.It is important to take precautions to prevent burst pipes in your homes (on and off-base) as well as prepare your family

Letters to Santa: Kids at Youth Center craft holiday letters

Heather Nield helped her class of about a dozen kindergarten and elementary-school-age kids at the Youth Center get into the holiday spirit. On Dec. 12, the kids wrote good, old-fashioned letters to Old St. Nick, and wanted to share them:Dear Santa,If Rudolph is sick, how will you light your way?