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  • AFRL's Mars colonization simulation challenges students

    Through programs such as Mission to Mars, the Air Force Research Laboratory is helping students gain new skills and knowledge in a fun learning environment.Mission to Mars is a Mars colonization simulation that was developed in the 80s by the Challenger Center for Space and Science Education.  It’s

  • Kirtland Defenders earn accolades from 20th AF

    Five Airmen from Kirtland were recognized by the 20th Air Force as annual security forces award winners:Security Forces Officer of the Year:  Capt. Roberto J. Cornier, 377th Weapons System Security Squadron Security Forces Flight-Level NCO of the Year:  Staff Sgt. Christopher J. Brown, 377th

  • Kirtland wrestler qualifies for World Team Trials

    Thanks to an excellent showing at the Armed Forces Wrestling Championship, a Kirtland officer qualified to compete in the World Team Trials.1st Lt. Brandon Mueller, a physicist with the Air Force Research Laboratory’s Space Vehicles Directorate, captured two second place medals representing the Air

  • AFRL engineer develops satellite technology

    A little girl’s curiosity has carried her into a career working on satellite technology as an adult.Space systems engineer Millay Petersen has worked at the Air Force Research Laboratory on Kirtland Air Force Base for the past 12 years, supporting both the Space Vehicles and Directed Energy

  • AFRL patriot retires after 44 years of service

    Robert Clougherty began his military service at age 17 and had no idea it would became a 44-year career filled with many fond memories and friendships.On March 9 at the Air Force Research Laboratory on Kirtland Air Force Base, many of his colleagues and friends shared in an event celebrating his 44

  • Vietnam veteran remained resilient amidst challenges

    The U.S. withdrew from Vietnam almost 45 years ago, but the impact of that conflict is still felt today.  Vietnam Veteran’s Day is celebrated March 29 to honor the sacrifice made by those who served in the Vietnam conflict.  Roger Newall, city of Albuquerque veteran’s liaison and 150th Special

  • 377th ABW annual award winners

    Congratulations to the 377th Air Base Wing annual award winners: Airman of the year: Airman 1st Class Bryan J. Gallardo-Mejia, 377th Security Forces GroupNCO of the year: Tech. Sgt. Raechael Evans, 377th Medical GroupSenior NCO of the year: Master Sgt. Lindsay B. Ahonen, 377th Mission Support

  • KAFB spouse wins honor for second straight year

    Hard work and a desire to improve the community have won a Kirtland Air Force Base spouse special recognition for the second year in a row.Dinah Dziolek, wife of Chaplain (Capt.) David Dziolek, won the base-level Military Spouse of the Year honor for 2017. She won the award last year as well.In