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  • AFMC command chief talks with Kirtland Airmen

    Chief Master Sergeant Michael J. Warner, command chief of Air Force Materiel Command, visited Kirtland and met with Airmen here Aug. 1-2 to address the command's mission and priorities. Warner hails from Denver, Colo., and entered the military as an Army Reserve infantryman, before joining the Air

  • Volleyball team nets silver at senior nationals

    A local volleyball team consisting of Kirtland workers is making a name for itself on the senior circuit.The team, known as the Grey Wolves, recently came home from the National Senior Games in Cleveland, Ohio, sporting silver medals."We went down there just hoping not to play badly," said Ray

  • Kirtland to host Technology and Cyber Security Day

    Those with an interest in technology should attend the annual Technology and Cyber Security Day. "The event gives people a chance to learn about cyber security awareness and the latest advancements in technology," said Mike O'Neill, federal business council directorThe event is from 10 a.m. to 2

  • Children at the youth center organize talent show

    A performance of a hit song by Katie Perry, a gymnastics routine and a reproduction of the "Harlem Shake" were only a few of the talents on display during the Aug. 2 event at the youth center that was organized not by the teachers, but by the children.Talent show host Jenna Lagen, co-host Lauren

  • Educational campaign focuses on use of dietary supplements by Airmen

    The increased use of dietary supplements by Airmen has prompted the launch of the educational campaign "Operation Supplement Safety," a joint initiative between the Human Performance Resource Center and the Department of Defense.The campaign is designed to educate people about the risks versus the

  • Crisis responders assist Airmen in stressful situations

    When Team Kirtland people are dealing with the aftermath of a highly stressful or critical event, the base's Traumatic Stress Response team is available and ready to assist. The TSR team, made up of about 20 trained crisis responders from the Mental Health Clinic, the Airman and Family Readiness

  • Savings, reprogramming enable furlough reduction

    Savings and the ability to reprogram funds made possible today's announcement by Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel that unpaid furlough days for about 650,000 civilian employees are being reduced.Hagel signed a memo cutting furlough days for about 650,000 Defense Department civilian employees from 11 to

  • 377 Medical Group sets appointment no-show policy

    As a result of an increase in the number of "no shows" for medical and dental appointments, the 377th Medical Group has made a policy change.A 24-hour advance notice must be given for appointment cancellations. Squadron commanders, or the equivalent, and first sergeants will be notified of all