AFNWC commander reads to first-graders

The Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center commander read to a group of first-grade students Aug. 20 at Sandia Base Elementary School's library.Maj. Gen. Garrett Harencak read "Nathan Saves Summer" as part of a state initiative to encourage reading and provide books to every first-grader in New Mexico.

National Impaired Driving Crackdown

When you joined the military, did you picture yourself in a pressed uniform, distinguished and respected, charged with protecting our nation and freedom? It's a great image, and it is the picture of an admirable career for many service members. For some, though, the picture is very different:

Kirtland Airmen volunteer to paint house

Seventeen Airmen from the Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center contracting office and family members spent Aug. 18 volunteering to prime and paint a house for Habitat for Humanity.Senior Airman Tyler Macdonald organized the office effort."I volunteered recently when my wife and kids were out of town,"

Kirtland Warrior

Team Kirtland first sergeants and commanders nominate Airmen for recognition as Kirtland Warriors for their contributions to the mission.RANK/NAME:Tech Sgt. Lennell DeLoatchUNIT:342nd Training Squadron,Detachment 1DUTY TITLE:Chief military training leaderHOMETOWN:Tallahassee, Fla.GOALS:Short-term --

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