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  • DOD spells out closure contingency plan guidance

    DOD officials today issued guidance to the force in the event appropriations lapse Oct. 1 and a government shutdown results.Officials emphasize they still hope Congress can avoid that but say it is prudent to take such steps.The eight-page document gives basic guidance to commanders and directors on

  • Commentary: Don't miss out on an opportunity

    Here I am, standing, frozen still, saluting, my mind wandering. The familiar sound of the National Anthem, Taps or Reveille is echoing in the background. I've been through this ritual countless times, but every time is a unique reflection. I wonder what others reflect on, or if they miss an

  • Combined Federal Campaign underway at Kirtland

    Kirtland's Combined Federal Campaign is officially underway and will 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.To kick off the campaign at Kirtland, Col. Tom Miller, 377th Air Base Wing

  • 58th SOW bids farewell to Combat Shadow

    The 58th Special Operations Wing and the 550th Special Operations Squadron bid farewell to the last of its assigned MC-130Ps Combat Shadows at an informal ceremony Sept. 6. The departure of the aircraft marks the end of a 25-year training curriculum at Kirtland that produced more than 3,000

  • Kirtland Warrior: Airman 1st Class Paul Schmidt

    Kirtland WarriorName: Airman 1st Class Paul Schmidt Squadron: 58th Training SquadronDuty Title: Loadmaster MC-130JHometown: Kodiak, AlaskaGoals: "Since graduating basic training, my short term goal has been to get Below the Zone. I am continuing my education to complete a goal of getting my master's

  • 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.