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  • FSS offers hassle free Thanksgiving meal

    A wonderful opportunity to enjoy a stress free Thanksgiving is right at our fingertips. The Mountain View Club this year will provide a holiday meal for purchase the day of Thanksgiving."We know many families would like to have a delicious and home cooked meal but might not necessarily have the time

  • Great American Smoke Out: Exhale for good

    The Great American Smoke Out, which takes place Nov. 20, is an annual event is sponsored by the American Cancer Society. Smokers are encouraged to make a plan to quit smoking for at least 24 hours, but preferably for good. Quitting for even a day can be a smoker's first step towards a healthier and

  • KAFB to install speed humps

    Construction of speed humps at Kirtland's entry points is tentatively scheduled to begin on Monday. These will serve as a traffic-calming measure, according to Maj. William Smith, commander of the 377th Security Forces Squadron."If you look at some of the gates, like Eubank, Gibson or Wyoming, those

  • Getting back into the spirit can lead to health

    Given the pressures put upon those in uniform, as well as stress on their families, Airman wellness is a vital part of the overall health of the Air Force.That's one reason that, during the Wingman Day activities last week, spiritual resilience courses were held at Kirtland. The class gave Airmen

  • Command chief set to retire after 30 years of service

    Kirtland will say goodbye to its respected command chief Friday.Chief Master Sgt. John Dougherty, command chief master sergeant for the 377th Air Base Wing and Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center, is retiring after nearly 30 years of service, including two and a half years at Kirtland."The men and

  • New wells augment Kirtland fuel leak data

    The Air Force is continuing investigation of the Kirtland Air Force Base bulk fuels facility fuel leak by installing new groundwater monitoring wells in the Siesta Hills, Elder Homestead and Trumbull Village neighborhoods.Construction is set to begin the week of Nov. 17 and should continue through

  • Blast off: Rockets help kids get fired up about science

    Northwest Rio Rancho became "Cape Canaveral West" for more than 300 middle school students from around the state as they launched model rockets.The launches -- about two-dozen conducted Oct. 28 -- were part of the annual Air Force Research Laboratory La Luz Academy's rocket project.The 6-foot-tall

  • Commentary: Learn from my mistake, don't drink and drive.

    I try to look sharp with a nice haircut and a well-fitting uniform when I step to the lectern to make remarks. It could be about anything; get your flu shot, donate to Combined Federal Campaign, but this is a "don't drink and drive" message.The holidays are approaching, but this isn't the same old

  • Commentary: What leaders need to know about Warrior Care

    It shouldn't be so hard to ask for help, but it is. When asked, many wounded, ill, and injured military members will admit to ignoring the consequences of an injury or illness, especially those who have experienced post-traumatic stress or a brain injury.  It's hard to ask for help when you are

  • State office helps veterans start businesses

    The New Mexico Veterans Business Outreach Center is a resource for those who are separating from the military with the goal of starting a business.Joseph C. Long, the VBOC's director and a Marine Corps veteran, says one of the first steps in the process is taking a hard look at yourself to see if