Flu vaccine now available at Kirtland's Immunization Clinic

The flu vaccine is now available, in shot or mist form, at the 377th Medical Group's Immunization Clinic for active duty, family members and all TRICARE eligible beneficiaries. "Influenza is responsible for approximately 200,000 hospitalizations and an average of 36,000 deaths annually," said Capt.

Civil Air Patrol’s New Mexico Wing gets top rating from Air Force

The New Mexico Wing of the Civil Air Patrol earned a rating of "Outstanding" -- the highest possible rating -- from a U.S. Air Force team during a formal evaluation exercise Sept. 13-14. CAP members from across the state responded to emergency scenarios presented in real time to test their

Prior Service program targets former military members

For those who have left the military but wish to return to active duty, the Air Force has a program that provides the opportunity. The Prior Service enlistment program allows a select number of separated individuals to return to active duty. The program is open to certain former members of military

Kirtland takes first place at military Defender's Cup soccer tournament

Kirtland's soccer team mounted a furious comeback in the final minutes of the championship game of the military Defender's Cup, narrowly edging FE Warren Air Force Base, Wyo., to capture first place honors.Trailing 3-1 with five minutes remaining, Kirtland pulled a defender and started pushing its

Pluto's near miss still provides useful information

Pluto was recently of special interest to some scientists because it was expected to occult, or overlap, a star, providing information on Pluto's atmosphere. This occultation would be visible on Earth only in the Hawaiian Islands, so the Southwest Research Institute in Boulder, Colo., asked Dr.

ALSA provides academic briefings at onset of Coalition Virtual Flag

This year's Coalition Virtual Flag exercise began Sept. 11 at Kirtland's Distributed Mission Operations Center, and the Air Land Sea Application Center was on hand to provide academic briefings. ALSA, located at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., is the lead organization in providing multiservice

Kirtland to host New Mexico Aviation Aerospace Career Expo

Kirtland will host the New Mexico Aviation Aerospace Career Expo from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 18 at the New Mexico Air National Guard hangar.The New Mexico Air National Guard has partnered with the New Mexico Aviation Aerospace Association to host this event and provide mid-school through college age

Base aims to raise $400,000 during Combined Federal Campaign

Kirtland's Combined Federal Campaign will start Sept. 17 and run through Nov. 12."This year we have a goal to raise at least $400,000 for our campaign," said Master Sgt. Richard Quintanilla, CFC installation officer.There will be a kickoff for the CFC installation campaign at the Raymond G. Murphy

Remembering 9/11

Mountain View Club kicks off Football Frenzy

The National Football League kicked off games last week, and so did Football Frenzy, an annual promotion sponsored by the 377th Force Support Squadron. Monday Night Football will be shown at the club each week. There will be prizes each week, including t-shirts and commemorative NFL team cups. Club