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  • Kirtland AFB Airman selected for ‘Vets2Chefs’ program

    Master Sgt. Phillip Parker, 377th Security Forces Squadron, was one of six people DOD wide selected for the first Vets2Chefs program that started Oct. 16 and will run through Nov. 13."The program helps veterans getting out of the military transition to different carrier fields dealing with the

  • Dept. of Energy/Dept. of Defense Semi-Annual Public Meeting Agenda

    Department of Energy (DOE)/Department of Defense (DoD)Semi-Annual Public Meeting AgendaTuesday, October 18, 20116:00-8:00 p.m.Cesar Chavez Community Center7505 Kathryn SE(Off of Louisiana Blvd. and Zuni)This is a joint meeting between Sandia National Laboratories' Environmental Programs and Kirtland

  • It's not too late to get a flu shot

    This year, the flu vaccine is available to Air Force Materiel Command's civilian workforce free of charge, in addition to active-duty Airmen and their family members. Although the mass immunization lines have already been conducted at most AFMC bases, civilians can still take advantage of the

  • HAWC offers new health program for the holidays

    Air Force Materiel Command will start a holiday challenge called 'Freeze the Gain' Oct. 11 to help people avoid the weight gain and stress that can come with the holiday season.The program is open to active-duty and AFMC appropriated-fund civilians. On Oct. 11, people can start enrolling online at

  • 377 MSG superintendent selected for command chief

    Chief Master Sgt. James Patrie, 377th Mission Support Group superintendent, has been selected to become the 49th Wing command chief at Holloman AFB, N.M.As the 49th Wing command chief, Patrie will serve as the senior enlisted advisor to the wing commander on all issues regarding the welfare,

  • KAFB honors first recipients

    The commander of the Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center inducted the inaugural class of eight "Order of the Nucleus" recipients Sept. 29 at the National Museum of Nuclear Science & History in Albuquerque. "These patriotic Americans are supporting and have supported the nuclear enterprise with great

  • New HC-130J arrives at Kirtland AFB

    A new HC-130J "Combat King II" personnel recovery aircraft arrived Sept. 29 at Kirtland Air Force Base as the first of a fleet of seven HC/MC-130Js that will be assigned here over the next few years.The HC-130J replaces the HC-130P/Ns as the only dedicated fixed-wing personnel recovery platform in

  • Wounded Warriors benefit from event

    Kirtland Air Force Base hosted the second annual Warrior Triathlon on Oct. 1. More than 370 competitors biked 20 kilometers, ran five more and swam 400 meters during the event.Steve Hall, of Albuquerque, was the overall male winner, finishing in 54 minutes, 53.7 seconds. Sarah Lough, of Albuquerque,

  • Airman awarded AFA medal

    1st Lt. Dan Whalen, Air Force Research Laboratory, was awarded the Air Force Association's Medal of Merit for his outstanding service supporting the New Mexico AFA's newsletter, liaison with University of New Mexico ROTC's Arnold Air Society and Arnold Air Society nationwide at the AFA's National

  • KAFB hosts Partnership Council

    Kirtland Air Force Base hosted the Air Force Materiel Command and American Federation of Government Employees Council 214 Partnership Council Meeting on Tuesday and Wednesday. The Council's mission is to develop and advocate the means to fully implement the labor-management partnership principles to