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  • Kirtland pilot earns international award

    The Guild of Air Pilots and Air Navigators based in London, England, has awarded Lt. Col. James Routt, the 550th Special Operations Squadron chief pilot, the Master Air Pilot certificate for 2010 to 2011. He is the first U.S. Air Force pilot to be so honored by the Guild.The award will be presented

  • Junior Force Council to host Operation Doggie Treats

    Base members and their pets are invited to attend "Operation Doggie Treats" Aug. 20 sponsored by the Team Kirtland Junior Force Council.The day's events will begin at 7:30 a.m. at Zia Park at G Avenue and Pennsylvania Avenue with a 5-K run and a one-mile walk, which people may participate in with

  • AFRL lends artifacts to museums

    The Air Force Research Laboratory's Directed Energy Directorate entered an education partnership agreement Aug. 4. with two museums. Dr. David Hardy, director of AFRL's Directed Energy Directorate, along with Dr. Patrick Lopez, Explora executive director, and Timothy G. Wahlberg, Evergreen

  • Safety tips can protect students

    Albuquerque public schools are back in session on August 16. This article will highlight a few safety tips to help you cope with the start of another school year.Health and safety precautions help ensure children arrive safely to their schools and get adjusted to a new school year and that they are

  • A fun-filled family gathering

    To promote its twice weekly playgroup, Family Advocacy, with help from the First Sergeant's Council, hosted a party Aug. 8 at the Kirtland Air Force Base outdoor pool.Geared toward families with children age five and below, the playgroup gives parents a place to mingle while their little ones have

  • Kirtland AFB hosts back-to-school run

    Normally, Rhonda Steen sets up a 5K run on a monthly basis for running enthusiasts at Kirtland Air Force Base.But at 6 p.m., Aug. 12, Steen, the Kirtland AFB Special Event Coordinator, wants to include the kids in the shorter 1.5K Back to School Fun Run. The event, which is free to everyone, starts

  • Kirtland AFB procedures for reporting suspicious packages or persons

    Over the next few weeks, Team Kirtland personnel will be in high gear preparing for the upcoming Operational Readiness Inspection. During this time people will be hyper-vigilant for anything out of the ordinary.However, people should not just be vigilant in times of inspection because military bases

  • Martinez assumes command of 150th Fighter Wing

    In a ceremony Aug. 6 at Kirtland Air Force Base, Col. Joe A. Martinez II assumed command of the 150th Fighter Wing, part of the New Mexico Air National Guard.New Mexico National Guard Adjutant General Kenny Montoya spoke to members of the 150th Fighter Wing at Kirtland Air Force Base. He spoke about

  • Tijeras Arroyo Golf Course to host first night golf tournament

    If you drive by the Tijeras Arroyo Golf Course on Saturday night and you see several falling stars, they actually may be golf shots.The golf course is hosting a Glowball Night Golf Tournament at 6 p.m. The cost of the four-man scramble is $15 per person, plus green fees. The entry fee includes a

  • Smoke Alarms for people who are deaf or hard of hearing

    Smoke alarms are an important part of a home fire escape plan. When working properly, they can cut the risk of dying in a home fire in half.For most of us, hearing the "beep - beep - beep" of our home smoke alarm is a clear signal to get out and stay out. But what if you couldn't hear the sound of