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  • CAP launches ballooning program

    The New Mexico wing of the Civil Air Patrol trained for its new hot-air balloon program on Sunday at Balloon Fiesta Park in the North Valley.CAP recently received a charter for the training, making the local CAP wing one of the only groups nationwide that trains for ballooning. At around 7 a.m. that

  • On-base training aimed at new dads

    How do I change diapers? How do I hold a baby? And what does a baby eat, anyway?These are questions first-time, expectant Air Force fathers might have ahead of their baby's estimated landing date.With that in mind, "Dads 101" classes will be held July 24, 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m., at Kirtland's education

  • Chapel serves as resource for Vedic followers

    The chapel at Kirtland serves as a sanctuary of spiritual growth for many Airmen. But while many Airmen attend Catholic and Protestant services, others turn to the chapel for Vedic, referred to by many as Hindu, services and education. Steve "Yogi" Brown, a native of India and employee of Kirtland's

  • Rapper carries values beyond Air Force career

    Even though Staff Sgt. Luther Lewis had plenty of opportunities to go astray, he's always kept his head up and followed his dreams. Lewis will finish out a nine-year career with the Air Force on Sept. 29. He served for a year at Kirtland as a non-commissioned officer in charge of customer service,

  • American Airman video contest begins

    Military and civilian Airmen are encouraged to produce a 30-second video and upload it to YouTube. Videos submitted from throughout the Air Force will be judged, and the top videos will be shown at the national Air Force Association Convention in Washington, D.C., in September.The rules will be

  • Gate hours for Independence Day holiday

    In celebration of Independence Day, base gates will operate on the following holiday schedule Friday, July 4: Eubank Gate: 5 a.m. to midnightGibson Gate: Open 24 hours Maxwell: Open 24 hoursTruman Gate: Open 24 hours Wyoming Gate: ClosedCarlisle Gate: ClosedKirtland Contractor Gate: ClosedSouth

  • A&FRC Eldercare class helps families cope

    Many families -- Airmen, civilians and others -- have to confront the difficult and sometimes heartbreaking realities of caring for elderly family members. Dementia, Alzheimer's disease, moving into assisted living or nursing care and many other situations that arise as part of the aging process

  • A&FRC sees increased demand for retirement workshops

    According to Tom Bonnel of Kirtland's Airman and Family Readiness Center, there has been a surge of military members looking at the possibility of retiring this year.From January to March, Bonnel had 329 people take a five-day Transition Assistance Program, required for anyone separating from the