ROTC cadets receive commission at Kirtland ceremony

Reserve Officer Training Corps cadets from Detachment 510 at the University of New Mexico took their commissioning oaths May 11 at the Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Center headquarters at Kirtland Air Force Base.AFOTEC's commander, Maj. Gen. David J. Eichhorn, spoke to the eight new

34 NCOs selected for promotion

Thirty-four Team Kirtland NCOs have been selected for promotion to master sergeant. Officials selected 5,464 of 19,809 eligible technical sergeants for a 27.58 percent selection rate.The promotees are: Edward B. Borden, 58th Training Squadron Jason W. Charpia, 58th Maintenance Squadron

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