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  • Kirtland to honor POWs, MIAs

    As part of National POW/MIA Recognition Day, a ceremony will take place today at the New Mexico Veterans' Memorial on Louisiana Boulevard at 10 a.m. The ceremony will include a Parade of Flags, wreath presentation, music, readings, and a C-130 flyover by the 58th Special Operations Wing."People

  • Wyoming Gate re-opens

    The Wyoming Gate will re-open at 5:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 12. All other gates will return to normal operating hours at that time.

  • Employment program helps spouses find jobs

    For the sixth year, the Airman and Family Readiness Center is sponsoring the Spouse Employment Training course at Kirtland Air Force Base.The program is funded by the Air Force Aid Society and originated to assist active-duty Air Force spouses improve their skills and enhance their employment

  • Kirtland joins fight against hunger

    In its effort to support the 2011 "Feds Feed Families" program from June 1 to Aug. 31, Team Kirtland raised nearly 4,000 pounds of provisions for those in need. "As always, once the word got out, several organizations wanted to do their part," said Senior Master Sgt. Curtis Green, 377th Force

  • Credit union receives Air Force award

    The Kirtland Federal Credit Union was named the 2010 Air Force Credit Union of the Year for providing exemplary financial and quality of life services to military and civilian members.In a letter from Dr. Jamie M. Morin, Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for financial management and comptroller,

  • KAFB welcomes inspectors

    Kirtland Air Force Base welcomes the Air Force Materiel Command inspection teams for the Limited Nuclear Surety Inspection; Operational Readiness Inspection; Initial Nuclear Surety Inspection; Environmental, Safety and Occupational Health Compliance Assessment and Management Program; Logistics

  • Inspection starts Sept. 8

    Kirtland Air Force Base will undergo multiple inspections from Sept. 8 to Sept. 20, including an Operational Readiness Inspection, Limited Nuclear Surety Inspection, Environmental, Safety and Occupational Health Compliance and Assessment Management Program and Logistics Capabilities Assessment

  • 5K run, ceremony to pay tribute to 9/11 fallen

    This year marks the 10th Anniversary of Sept. 11, a day that many of us remember and changed many American lives.The City of Albuquerque, Blue Star Mothers and USA Cares will sponsor the Tunnel to Towers Run Sunday, Sept. 11. The run begins at 8 a.m. Tunnel to Towers pays homage to Stephen Siller, a

  • KAFB Civilian awarded for energy savings

    A 377th Civil Engineer Division member recently earned a 2011 Federal Energy and Water Management award. Cliff Richardson led a campaign that has reduced energy consumption here by almost 10 percent, saving more than $22 million over the last decade. The award is part of a U.S. Department of Energy

  • Two 58 SOW helos reach aviation milestone

    Two 58th Special Operations Wing helicopters reached an aviation milestone here Tuesday, when the HH-60G Pave Hawks surpassed 10,000 hours of flying time. In addition to their longevity, the helicopters also share other characteristics. Aircraft 644 was accepted in the Air Force on Dec. 10, 1982, at