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  • Volunteers recognized for supporting Kirtland, local communities

    Two Kirtland individuals were recognized with awards at the Volunteer Appreciation Ceremony for their countless hours in volunteering in the base and local communities. Master Sgt. Wayne Sharp of the 377th Security Forces Group became the first Kirtland recipient of the Military Outstanding

  • Outdoor Rec to lend hand in cleaning Rio Grande

    Outdoor Recreation will team with Albuquerque Open Space to help clean a four-mile stretch of the Rio Grande River.The event will be from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 11. Volunteers will meet on the northeast side of the Central Avenue Bridge. Parking is available at the Tingley Beach overflow parking area

  • Kirtland motorcyclists to participate in 'Run for the Wall'

    Several Kirtland motorcyclists will join the Run for the Wall motorcade when it makes a stop in Albuquerque on its journey across the nation.Run for the Wall is an annual event where veterans and their supporters ride motorcycles across the nation to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall in Washington,

  • Kirtland defender to run AF Marathon for charity

    When a Kirtland defender runs the Air Force Marathon in September, he will be racing to help raise money for a cause.Tech. Sgt. Scott Borlinghaus, executive for the 377th Security Forces Group, was selected to the "Dragon Slayers," a team of 49 runners who will be racing to help raise money for the

  • Kirtland EOD trains for readiness

    Some people get paid to blow things up. That's the job of 18 Airmen assigned to the 377th Explosive Ordnance Disposal Flight at Kirtland Air Force Base. Staff Sgt. Benjamin McCullough, an EOD craftsman here, said Airmen in his career field continually train to hone their skills in detecting and

  • Students tackle varied challenges at Mars Mission Link-up

    A mission to Mars would mean providing a sustainable food source, oxygen and water supplies, in addition to needing a form of transportation and recreational activities while on the planet. These are just a few of challenges students at the Mars Mission Link-up Day were asked to tackle. The event,

  • Spouse Appreciation Week to start May 7

    Kirtland will be showing appreciation to military spouses with a week dedicated solely to them."The week will show military spouses that their sacrifices are important and are appreciated," said Joanne Perkins, marketing specialist.The week of events begins with an exhibit fair and bingo at the

  • Base communications services reduced due to sequestration

    The sequestration has forced the elimination and reduction of several services.The changes, which began May 1, affect the communications services contract and lead an initiative for energy consumption reductions.The goal of the cuts is to help make the mandated financial target. The cuts will not

  • Humvee simulator teaches Airmen valuable driving techniques

    Operating a Humvee isn't as simple as driving a car, but a unique simulator at Kirtland helps make it easier and safer. Kirtland is a large base with many miles of rugged terrain for security forces to patrol. To help with these patrols, the 377th Security Forces Group owns 22 Humvees, one of the