Stay safe and afloat

Although boating does not account for many mishaps in the Air Force, the potential for injury or death remains a concern. Each year, hundreds of lives are lost, thousands are injured and millions of dollars of property damage occurs because of preventable recreational boating accidents on U.S.

Base begins closure of EOD range

Kirtland Air Force Base has begun closure activities at the explosive ordnance disposal range. The EOD range was permitted by the New Mexico Environment Department for treatment activities by open detonation in 1994, and treatment by open burn in 1995. Treatment activities for the OB unit were

Take two minutes – pay respect to our colors

Everyone knows what we should do when we hear the National Anthem played in public forums. If in uniform outdoors, military members automatically pop to attention and render a hand salute, and if in civilian clothes, whether military or not, normally, each of us automatically places our right hand

This Week in History: First automatic aircraft landing

58th SOW Airman completes 4,000 hours

Senior Master Sgt. Robert Dinsmore, 512th Rescue Squadron superintendent at Kirtland AFB, completed 4,000 hours in rotary-wing aircraft here Aug. 17 while on a training mission in an HH-60G Pave Hawk.The 23-year Air Force veteran has been flying for 18 years. He has nearly 2,500 hours in the MH-53

SDTD donates school supplies

The Space Development and Test Directorate supports Kirtland Elementary School, just outside the Carlisle Gate, by collecting and purchasing school supplies for the nearly 400 students whose families may not be able to afford school supplies on their own.This is SDTD's fourth straight year

Kirtland AFB NCO featured in CSAF 'Portraits in Courage'

An NCO assigned to Kirtland AFB has been recognized in the Air Force Chief of Staff's "Portraits in Courage." Tech. Sgt. David Perez of the 377th Logistics Readiness Squadron was recognized for his actions while deployed in Iraq. "I was very surprised and humbled by being included. I give all the

AFOTEC welcomes new Executive Director

The Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Center recently welcomed David K. Robertson as its new Executive Director.Robertson, a member of the Senior Executive Service, served as the Director of Engineering and Technical Management, Oklahoma City Air Logistics Center, Tinker Air Force Base,

Airman cycles across Iowa

Airman 1st Class Marshal Bowland, of the 898th Munitions Squadron at Kirtland Air Force Base, participated in the "Register's Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa" from July 22 to 28. The Ride Across Iowa is not a race, but is the oldest and longest bicycle tour in the world, which began in 1973.

Airmen play in national hoops tournament

A Team Kirtland basketball team was selected to play in the USA Basketball 3x3 National Team Tournament from July 6 to 8 at the Olympic Center in Colorado Springs, Colo. Team players were Tech. Sgt. David Perez, Staff Sgt. Jesse Mitchell and Senior Airman Eran VanDevander of the 377th Logistics