Kirtland AFB pilot among crews awarded 2011 Mackay Trophy

The National Aeronautic Association presented the 2011 Mackay Trophy to crewmembers of "Pedro 83," a combat search and rescue mission in Afghanistan, at the NAA annual Fall Awards Banquet on Nov. 14 in Arlington, Va. Fifteen of the 20 participants, including Maj. Phillip Bryant, 58th Operations

This is how we do

The other night I was driving home from work listening to the radio. A commercial came on for Mountain Dew and Jason Aldean, a popular country singer, said, "This is how I do" -- then went on to explain his life philosophy. Later I saw a commercial with another music star that was advertising for

Military, civilian use or lose leave

MILITARYA recent change has been made to Section 504 of the National Defense Authorization Act. Previously, all active-duty, Reserve and Guard members could carry up to 75 days of leave forward to Oct. 1, 2013. This has now changed. Any leave more than 60 days as of Sept. 30, 2013, will be lost on

Thanksgiving/AFMC Family Day gate hours

The Kirtland AFB gates will operate as follows for the Thanksgiving holiday, Nov. 22, and AFMC Family Day, Nov. 23: Thanksgiving Day Eubank Gate: 5 a.m. to midnightGibson Gate: Open 24 hours Truman Gate: Open 24 hours Maxwell: Open 24 hoursCarlisle, Kirtland Contractor, South Valley and Wyoming

Giving thanks

About 250 students, faculty and family members of the Detachment 1, 342nd Training Squadron's Combat Rescue Officer/Pararescue school at Kirtland AFB enjoyed a Thanksgiving meal Nov. 14 courtesy of the unit's key spouses, Air Force Research Laboratory, Kirtland Federal Credit Union and JR's

Mayors and governors visit Kirtland

Six Albuquerque-area mayors and Pueblo governors visited Kirtland AFB on Nov. 8 as guests of Col. John Kubinec, 377th Air Base Wing commander. They received briefings from Kubinec and Col. Stephen Andreasen, 58th Special Operations Wing vice commander. The elected officials toured the 58th Training

Airman Leadership School graduation

Kirtland AFB releases MS4 report

The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System General Permit for Discharges from Small Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System requires Kirtland Air Force Base (Permit No. NMR04A009) to provide public notice of and make available for public review and comment a draft copy of the MS4 annual

898 MUNS commander receives award

Maj. Andrew Hackleman, 898th Munitions Squadron commander, right, was recently awarded the Maj. Gen. Saunders Chapter Distinguished Service Award for outstanding leadership as president of the Lt. Gen. Marquez Chapter of the Logistics Officers Association at Kirtland AFB. Lt. Gen. Judith Fedder,

Kirtland Warrior

Rank/Name:Senior Airman Norvaris D. GrantUnit:377th Security Forces Squadron with duties at the 377th Air Base Wing Protocol OfficeDuty title:Protocol specialistHometown: Miami, Fla.Goals: Complete my bachelor degree in Social Science with a major in Education. Make the military a career. Attain the