Kirtland to host women's wellness fair Oct. 24

You'll be seeing pink this month, as October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.Throughout the month, individuals wear pink items and brands release pink products as a way to raise awareness about the importance of early detection of breast cancer, the second most common kind of cancer in

Energy Action Month spotlights Airmen impacting operations

October is Energy Action Month throughout the federal government. In the Air Force, Energy Action Month is the centerpiece of the "I am Air Force Energy" campaign to educate Airmen on ways they can maximize their energy efficiency and mission effectiveness.The Air Force launched its month-long

Airmen sink spare time in duct tape boat

It took a big cardboard box, a half-dozen determined Airmen and about 10 rolls of duct tape.That's according to Staff Sgt. Colin Hinkly of the 898th Munitions Squadron. He and a few fellow Airmen are entering Kirtland's first Battle of the Battleships, which will be held Friday at the indoor pool.

Local Navy League council reaches out to Kirtland

Getting Kirtland Airmen interested in joining the New Mexico Council of the Navy League of the United States might sound like a tall order.But given that the chapter successfully put together a grassroots effort to convince the Navy to name a ship for its state, overcoming the differences between

Kirtland celebrates POW MIA Recognition Day with ceremony

AFMC promotes Strengthening Relationships campaign

During the month of October, Air Force Materiel Command will promote the Strengthening Interpersonal Relationships campaign.  Healthy and caring relationships with family, friends, and significant others can give our lives immeasurable joy and meaning.According to the U.S. Department of Health &

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