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  • Kirtland-based inspection agency changing AF culture

    The dread of an impending inspection is something the Air Force Inspection Agency's commander, Col. Richard "Tex" Coe, is trying to drive from Air Force culture. As he puts it, the old "I'm from the Inspector General and I'm here to help" line should be a genuine feeling among Airmen rather than a

  • Injured Idaho hiker rescued by 58th SOW crews at Fairchild

    Fairchild Airmen rescued a 36-year-old female rock climber Sept. 20 near Priest Lake, Idaho, after she suffered injuries to her face, lower leg and foot.The victim, Ammi Midstokke, had just summited the west side of Chimney Rock and was making her way across the Talus Fields on the afternoon of

  • New commander takes helm of 150th Special Operations Wing

    The 150th Special Operations Wing of the New Mexico Air National Guard has a new wing commander.Col. Robert Reyner is took the reins from Col. Clark Highstrete. Highstrete assumed command of the wing last year and served in the position for 18 months, leading the 150th into a new era as it was

  • Kirtland honors Vietnam veterans at 50th anniversary ceremony

    About 70 Vietnam veterans were recognized and honored at a Kirtland luncheon Sept. 18 at the Mountain View Club.The red carpet was rolled out to welcome veterans of the Vietnam War, and members of the Blue Star Mothers organization lined both sides of the carpet and greeted the veterans with

  • Kirtland kicks off Combined Federal Campaign

    Kirtland's Combined Federal Campaign is officially underway.The installation goal is to reach out to 100 percent of the base population and raise $350,000 by Nov. 4."This week in your areas, you will begin to see your unit representatives,  with a smile on their faces, looking for your kind

  • Air Force plan accelerates Kirtland plume clean up

    The Air Force announced plans Sept. 17 to accelerate its operations to clean up a fuel-spill plume at Kirtland Air Force Base.In a meeting with New Mexico Environment Department officials and other stakeholder groups in the Albuquerque mayor's office, Mark Correll, Deputy Assistant Secretary of the

  • Enterovirus D68: What you should know

    A respiratory virus, Enterovirus D68, has been responsible for hospitalizing dozens of children across the nation. No cases have been reported as of Sept. 9 in New Mexico. But the virus is likely to continue to spread.Enterovirus infections are quite common. The Centers for Disease Control estimates

  • Kirtland to collect unwanted medications during 'Take-Back Day'

    Team Kirtland members who have unused or expired medications will have an opportunity to get rid of them safely this month.The semiannual Drug Enforcement Agency National Prescription Take-Back Day is scheduled Sept. 26 and 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. both days at the Kirtland Exchange south

  • Kirtland Airmen head to Ohio for Air Force Marathon

    When the starting gun sounds Saturday at the Air Force Marathon, there will be several participants from Kirtland among the thousands of racers.Maj. Jon Phillips, IT enterprise support specialist for the Air Force Inspection Agency, will be running in his fifth Air Force marathon. He said the

  • Airmen to climb Wheeler Peak, kick off 50 Summits Challenge

    A Kirtland-based group is taking up the challenge to hike to the summit of New Mexico's highest point, Wheeler Peak.The USAF 50 Summits Challenge is a project in which Airmen will fly the Air Force flag from the highest point in each of the 50 states. Kirtland's Maj. Quail Albairat, retired Airman