Dogs race against time

Police officers compete for top spot

As part of National Police Week, the 377th Security Forces Group Combat Arms section hosted a pistol shooting competition May 18 at the Kirtland Air Force Base Coyote Canyon Firing Range.Law enforcement officers from throughout New Mexico participated in the competition, as well as several

AFMC command chief reflects on 30-year career 'adventure'

Air Force Materiel Command's top enlisted sergeant will end his military career June 1, 2012, bringing to a close a career that he says launched a "great adventure" around the world.Chief Master Sgt. Eric Jaren, AFMC's command chief, will say goodbye during a retirement ceremony at the National

377 LRS NCO receives Bronze Star Medal

A noncommissioned officer assigned to Kirtland AFB received a Bronze Star Medal in a ceremony on base Monday, May 21, for actions while deployed overseas. Tech. Sgt. David M. Perez, 377th Logistics Readiness Squadron, was recognized for exceptionally meritorious service as a convoy commander with

Area Memorial Day events announced

The Albuquerque community will mark the Memorial Day weekend with multiple events.The Albuquerque Isotopes baseball team military appreciation nights will be May 26 and 27. Games start at 7:05 and 6:05 p.m., respectively, followed by fireworks.Tickets are $8 for active-duty military, retirees,

Safety: It's personal

The Air Force's Critical Days of Summer safety campaign begins May 25 and ends Sept. 4.In 2011, from Memorial Day to Labor Day, the Air Force experienced 18 fatalities. Historically during this period Airman-involved accidents rise.The 377th Air Base Wing will kick off the campaign Wednesday with

AFRL showcases Directed Energy at the nation’s capital

Scientists and engineers from the Air Force Research Laboratory's Directed Energy Directorate recently participated in an exhibition in Washington, D.C., showcasing how directed energy can benefit warfighters. The Directed Energy Professional Society sponsored the event, with participants from the

ASBP blood drive comes to Kirtland AFB

The Armed Services Blood Program conducted a blood drive May 15 and 16 at Kirtland Air Force base to collect blood that goes directly to support casualties of Operation Enduring Freedom.Kirtland AFB is one of several military installations where ASBP goes to regularly get its blood supply. The next

School Partners

The Kirtland Air Force Base School Partners volunteer program is a great success. In the first four weeks, the group has provided 60 hours of tutoring at Sandia Base Elementary School. That's 120 tutoring sessions to help students improve their math and reading skills. School Partners keeps growing

New Mexico students build Mars colony

More than 1,100 students from 37 schools throughout New Mexico constructed inflatable shelters that they linked together to form a simulated Mars colony May 4 at the Albuquerque Convention Center. The event, part of Air Force Research Laboratory La Luz Academy, is in its 19th year. Students applied