Efforts by base, community help make $16.25 million grant possible

A $16.25 million grant from the Department of Defense for repairs to Wherry Elementary was made possible due to hard work from dedicated individuals at Kirtland and in the surrounding community. The grant is from the U.S. Department of Defense's Office of Economic Adjustment and will be used to

Electronic cigarettes: The good, the bad and the policy

Is the electronic cigarette, or e-cigarette, good for you or just as harmful as smoking a regular tobacco cigarette or cigar? The following information covers the pros and cons of the controversial e-cigarette and the official AF policy on using the e-cigarette on the installation. E-cigarettes,

AFSA executive visits Kirtland

When quality of life benefits for active duty military members need to be protected or enhanced, the Air Force Sergeants Association presents those matters to Congress for consideration. Retired Chief Master Sgt. James Lokovic, vice chairman of the AFSA's International Legislation Committee, is

AFNWC commander speaks at 'Expanding Your Horizon' conference

Kirtland to hold Citizen Advisory Board meeting

Kirtland will hold its quarterly Citizen Advisory Board meeting from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Jan. 28, at the Cesar Chavez Community Center, 7505 Kathryn SE.The presentation will provide an update on the bulk fuels facility spill, including the status of work to characterize and clean up soil and

377th Medical Group hosts UNM healthcare professionals

In an effort to build community relations, the 377th Medical Group recently hosted senior leaders from the University of New Mexico healthcare system. The visitors toured aircraft from the 58th Special Operations Wing and learned about the wing's mission. Additionally, the 377th Security Forces K-9

Kirtland employee receives NMFEB recognition

Team Kirtland's community support coordinator was recognized with an employee of the quarter award by the New Mexico Federal Executive Board.Teresa Reinhard was selected for the honor based on "exceeding all expectations" while in direct support of the 23,000 military and civilian employees who work

Adventures abound for Kirtland employee

In a few months, Maryann Zelenak will pack up her 140-pound Newfoundland, Murphy, and embark on a new adventure.Zelenak, who is the supervisory branch chief for the Space Development and Test Directorate, Space Acquisition and Development Branch at Kirtland, was selected to attend a 10-month course,

AFSA lobbyist to speak at Kirtland Jan. 24

Chief Master Sgt. (ret) James Lokovic, vice chairman for the Air Force Sergeant Association's International Legislation Committee, will provide a one-hour briefing at 2:45 p.m. Jan. 24 in the Wing Presentation Center . His focus will include the recent changes made to benefits for Total Force Airmen

377th LRS receives Logistics Effectiveness Award

The 377th Logistics Readiness Squadron was selected for the 2013 Air Force Materiel Command Daedalian Maj. Gen. Warren R. Carter Logistics Effectiveness Award Non-Flying Squadron.The Daedalian Foundation's Logistics Effectiveness Award, first awarded in 1962, is presented annually to the United