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  • Former 150th Fighter Wing gets unit redesignation

    In an official ceremony March 1, the New Mexico National Guard's 150th Fighter Wing was redesignated as the 150th Special Operations Wing. "While this is a major change for the New Mexico Air National Guard, to go from a fighter wing to a special operations wing, it is one that is crucial to

  • Bulk fuels facility a cleaner, safer storage solution

    Dramatic improvements have been made to the Kirtland Air Force Base Bulk Fuels Storage area.The $11.5 million system, completed in April 2011, has an extensive series of safeguards to protect against fuel leaks and track all the gas that enters or exits the facility, according to Charles

  • 377th SFS to enforce no texting laws

    New Mexico recently passed a law that makes texting while driving illegal all across the state, and the 377th Security Forces Squadron will be strictly enforcing the law."It should not be a big surprise on base, as there has been Department of Defense guidance in place for several years," said Monte

  • Kirtland to host Wellness Expo:Life Matters

    Kirtland's helping agencies, known as Wingman Plus, is sponsoring a major Wellness Expo March 21 at the Youth Center.About 70 tables will be set up to provide information on the various help available to individuals. The event will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m."We have a wealth of great agencies,

  • Kirtland officer receives Distinguished Flying Cross

    Capt. R.J. Donaldson of the 58th Training Squadron received the Distinguished Flying Cross during a ceremony March 3 at Kirtland Air Force Base.The Distinguished Flying Cross is a military decoration awarded to any officer or enlisted member of the U.S. Armed Forces who distinguishes himself or

  • Kirtland Warrior: Airman 1st Class Maribeth Zwahr

    Kirtland WarriorName: Airman 1st Class Maribeth ZwahrSquadron: 58th Training SquadronDuty Title: Squadron Personnel Programs ManagerHometown: Thicket, TexasGoals: Continue to progress in becoming great at my job. Complete as much higher education as possible. Accomplishments: Put orders on and

  • Indoor pool to reopen in March

    Those who have been waiting for the pool to reopen won't have to wait much longer. Kirtland's indoor pool, which has been closed since November, is scheduled to reopen March 17. "We're excited to reopen, the pool is looking good and we're starting our classes back up," said Kate Davis, pool

  • Sergeant heads eyeglasses recycling drive

    Staff Sgt. Jarrett Sainz is leading an eyeglasses recycling drive, which is going on now through next week. All the eyeglasses collected will go to a local Lions Club, who provides no-cost prescription glasses to people in Third World countries. Master Sgt. A. Todd Sauls, 377th Wing Staff Agencies

  • AFRL celebrates additional space research building

    A new Air Force Research Laboratory building dedicated to space sensor research and development and space radiation effects was featured at a Kirtland ribbon cutting event Feb. 20 . As part of a lab revitalization project at the laboratory, the Infrared Radiation Effects Laboratory began

  • Safety Center civilian selected for prestigious leadership program

    Mark Nunn, Air Force Risk Management Program manager and chief of the Air Force Safety Automated System Requirements Group at the Air Force Safety Center, was recently selected for the prestigious Air Force Civilian Strategic Leader Program and to attend Air War College in residence in July.Nunn is