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  • Air Force launches second round of restructure

    Air Force officials announced 4,500 additional positions for elimination as a continuation of its FY 12 Civilian Workforce Restructure. This reduction builds on the realignments announced in November, including the elimination of 9,000 positions and the addition of 5,900 positions against the Air

  • 58 SOW photo flights: visual record of aviation professionalism

    One of the best things about working in Public Affairs is having the opportunity to meet a wide variety of Airmen and learn about the work they do to support their units' assigned missions. Kirtland Air Force Base, with the host 377th Air Base Wing and more than 100 mission partners, offers plenty

  • Air Force offering second round of VERA/VSIP

    The Air Force is offering a second round of voluntary early retirement authority and voluntary separation incentive pay beginning Jan. 9.The move is part of the Air Force's continuing effort to meet the Department of Defense requirement to maintain civilian funding at fiscal 2010 levels."The Air

  • Shirts express gratitude to base, community

    Members of the Kirtland First Sergeant Council are grateful to the base and local community for their gracious support of our holiday activities. Because of the support, we were able to distribute 456 food baskets for the Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday to servicemembers and their families. These

  • Air Force maintenance icon dies

    Retired Lt. Gen. Leo Marquez, an Air Force icon, died Dec. 30 in Albuquerque at age 79.Throughout his 33-year career, Marquez is credited with revolutionizing the maintenance and logistics career field."In my many encounters with General Leo Marquez, he always lived up to his reputation as being one

  • Enjoy the holiday season

    'Tis the season for greetings and well wishes to all at Kirtland AFB! May this time of year be joyous for you and your loved ones, whatever your family, religious and holiday traditions may be. Thank you for a year of hard work, sacrifice and dedication to duty. You are truly America's finest! We

  • 377th Air Base Wing gains new commander

    Despite freezing temperatures and a blanket of sleet and snow, about 250 people attended the 377th Air Base Wing Assumption of Command ceremony to witness Col. John C. Kubinec assuming command Dec. 19. Brig. Gen. Garrett Harencak, Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center commander, presided at the ceremony.

  • Early Release

    The installation commander has authorized the early release of personnel. Military and civilian personnel are authorized to leave at 3 p.m. today, Monday, Dec 19. Please notify your supervisor before departing.Monitor local television stations, the Kirtland Public Web Site (www.kirtland.af.mil),

  • Assumption of command Monday

    The 377th Air Base Wing assumption of command ceremony will be Monday, with Col. John C. Kubinec taking charge in Hangar 333 at 10 a.m.Kubinec previously served as the vice commander of the Warner Robins Air Logistics Center at Robins Air Force Base, Ga.He is a career aircraft/munitions maintenance

  • Snow-covered peaks await skiers, boarders and hikers

    Whether you prefer hiking up a white-capped mountain in a pair of snowshoes or flying down one with a pair of skis or a snowboard strapped to your feet, Outdoor Recreation has your snow-sport cravings covered.Two lunar snowshoe hikes at the Sandia Crest are scheduled each month on the Fridays