Kirtland's Goldsmith named NGB's Outstanding Airman of the Year

Senior Airman Christian Goldsmith, 150th Special Operations Wing, New Mexico Air National Guard, was named the 2014 National Guard Bureau ANG Outstanding Airman of the Year. Goldsmith is the first Airman from New Mexico to receive the NGB honor. He joins Staff Sgt. Claudine Jaramillo of the formerly

Kirtland joins 'National Drug Take-Back' initiative April 26

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 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 26 at the Kirtland Exchange south entrance. The National

Kirtland Warrior: Tech. Sgt. Sarah Riley

Kirtland WarriorName: Tech. Sgt. Sarah Riley Squadron: 342nd Training Squadron Detachment 1 Duty Title: NCOIC, Medical Logistics Hometown: Henderson, Nev.Goals: Earn a bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, and make it through tax season.Accomplishments: - Validated 3 Critical contracts

AFRL historian takes part in Bataan Death March

Air Force Research Laboratory historian Robert "Bob" Duffner participated in the 25th annual Bataan Memorial Death March held March 23 at White Sands Missile Range, N. M. The march honors the World War II soldiers who suffered during the April 1942 march following the surrender of thousands of

Mock trial tackles difficult subject matter

As part of the events for Sexual Assault Awareness Month, a mock trial was held at Kirtland.The Sexual Assault Response Coordinator's office held the trial, "Got Consent," Friday in Building 201. The trial showed Airmen what a real-world case could look like."Carry a message with you to others after

Volunteers need for La Luz Academy's annual Mars link up

The Air Force Research Laboratory La Luz Academy is gearing up for its annual trip to Mars and is need of volunteers to assist with the expedition.The Mars Survey of Topsoil for Extremophile Microbes Link-Up Day event will be May 2 at the Albuquerque Convention Center. It will run from 8:30 a.m. to

Leaders receive information on Wounded, Ill, and Injured Program

In an effort to increase support to wounded, ill or injured service members, Kirtland hosted a seminar to educate leaders across the installation about a helping program.Forty commanders, supervisors and first sergeants attended a presentation called "Wounded, Ill, and Injured: What Commanders Need

Mountain View Club profits from new management

The Mountain View Club has moved from troubled waters to a much better place. The club was in danger of closing because it was not generating a profit, according to Denis Hansard, 377th Force Support Squadron sustainment flight chief. Before fiscal year 2013, the club was steadily losing money. And

Base Chapel hosts National Prayer Breakfast

Congratulations to Kirtland's Below the Zone selectees

Congratulations to the first quarter senior airman Below the Zone selectees: Central Base Board Selectees:Airman 1st Class Briana Terrazas -- 377th  Aerospace Medicine SquadronAirman 1st Class Vanessa Lopez -- 377 Medical Operations SquadronAirman 1st Class Lisa Pliska -- 512th Rescue SquadronAirman