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  • Family housing opens new dog park

    Kirtland's residents have spoken, and base housing has responded to their requests with a new dog park.Kirtland Family Housing sent a survey to the more than 1000 homes at Kirtland asking residents what amenities could be added to increase the quality of living on base, according to Paul Tourne,

  • Kirtland space unit aids NASA in mission to moon

    The Space Development and Test Directorate at Kirtland is helping NASA launch a spacecraft to the moon this summer.NASA is sending the Lunar Atmosphere and Dust Environment Explorer, or LADEE, to orbit the moon and study the moon's atmosphere. LADEE will be launched into space from a rocket the SDTD

  • Kirtland AFB joins DEA’s ‘National Take-Back’ initiative

    During the past few years, reports on overdose deaths related to prescription medicines in New Mexico have been increasing.By holding onto old, unwanted and unused medication, you may be putting your family and friends at risk. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 27, Kirtland will join the Drug Enforcement

  • Officials announce incoming commander

    Col. John C. Kubinec, 377th Air Base Wing and installation commander, has been selected for reassignment as vice commander of the Air Force Sustainment Center at Tinker AFB, Okla., Air Force officials announced last week.Replacing Kubinec will be Col. Tom D. Miller, currently the deputy commander

  • Kirtland to recognize efforts, hard work of volunteers

    With the Air Force climate changing due to budget constraints, the reliance on volunteers has become even greater. Volunteers throughout Team Kirtland have stepped up to meet the challenge. The base will recognize the efforts and hard work of about 120 Team Kirtland volunteers at an appreciation

  • Kirtland takes part in Arbor Day, Tree City

    Kirtland has received a new tree in celebration of Arbor Day.Arbor Day is an annual observance where communities are encouraged to plant and care for trees.A new Chinquapin oak was planted at the southwest corner of the 377th Air Base Wing Headquarters building in recognition of Kirtland attaining

  • Police Week activities to offer something for everyone

    Police Week kicks off May 11 and Kirtland is set to celebrate with a full slate of activities.The festivities launch with an event at Marquez Park from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Photo opportunities will abound with vehicle displays, military and civilian K9s, weapon displays and McGruff the Crime Dog. There

  • New Exchange expected to open doors this summer

    With signage announcing its presence and entrances enticing shoppers, it is clear that something new is coming to the Kirtland Exchange shopping experience. "We began the planning effort for what our Kirtland team members are now seeing, about 10 years ago," said Bob Cooper, Kirtland Army Air Force

  • Kirtland to host Holocaust remembrance ceremony

    Kirtland will observe Holocaust Remembrance Day with a ceremony. The Chapel will host the event April 26 at 10 a.m."We're hosting the Holocaust Remembrance to honor those who perished and to also remember the event and to make sure we don't repeat it," 1st Lt. Jason Holzman, Holocaust Remembrance

  • Caring for People Forum generates ideas, solutions

    In an effort to give Airmen and their families the opportunity to voice concerns or provide suggestions on Air Force policy and support services, Kirtland recently hosted a Caring for People Forum. The result was more than 20 recommendations for change being submitted for local level consideration