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  • Kirtland firefighters keep homes safe

    Six firefighters, a fire engine and water tender were dispatched from Kirtland Air Force Base to help fight the fires near Los Alamos, N.M. from June 28 to 30.Their assignment was to protect structures near Highway 4 and Forest Road."There were a few structures around there," said Philip Macias,

  • ORS-1 satellite successfully launched into space

    The U.S. Air Force successfully launched the first Operationally Responsive Space prototype satellite aboard a Minotaur I launch vehicle on June 29, at 9:09 p.m. MDT, from Pad 0B at the Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport, a facility owned by the Virginia Commercial Flight Authority, located at NASA's

  • Kirtland AFB to host outdoor movie

    The 377th Air Base Wing presents "Movie Under the Stars" July 8 at Hardin Field. The free event features "How to Train Your Dragon," starting at dusk. "This is an opportunity to spend a fun evening with family and friends," said Chrisan Smith, Family Advocacy Outreach Program Manager. "It is

  • Support offered to families of deployed service members

    Families of deployed servicemembers toured Fire Station Number 1 as part of a Hearts Apart event June 24."Hearts Apart is a support and information network for deployed servicemembers' spouses and families," said Master Sgt. Duncan Mason, Airman and Family Readiness Center Readiness Non-Commissioned

  • Nationally recognized

    Former La Luz Academy students Lana Kimmel, Jack Hanson and Haley Hanson received national recognition for their achievements in science, technology, engineering and mathematics during the 2010-11 school year. All three participated in the Air Force Research Laboratory's La Luz Academy, an education

  • KAFB firefighters join efforts

    Six firefighters from Kirtland AFB are responding to a request for mutual aid support from state officials for the Las Conchas fire at Los Alamos.The Kirtland AFB team's focus will be on protecting structures in the area, using a structural pumper and fire water tanker to support firefighting

  • Guard C-130s continue to fight fires

    Four C-130 Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System-equipped aircraft from the 302nd Air Expeditionary Group continue to fly missions from Kirtland Air Force Base to help suppress wildfires in the Southwestern U.S.The first two aircraft, from the California Air National Guard's 146th Airlift Wing, came

  • Successful Launch of ORS-1 from NASA Wallops Flight Facility

    Release Number: 0406116/30/2011 - LOS ANGELES AIR FORCE BASE, El Segundo, Calif. -- The U.S. Air Force successfully launched the first Operationally Responsive Space prototype satellite aboard a Minotaur I launch vehicle at 11:09 p.m. EDT yesterday from Pad 0B at the NASA Wallops Flight Facility,

  • MAFFS aircraft stage from Kirtland to fight fires

    Two C-130J Modular Airborne Firefighting System-equipped aircraft arrived at Kirtland Air Force Base June 15 to conduct firefighting missions in support of wildfire suppression efforts in the Southwestern U.S.The aircraft are from the 302d Air Expeditionary Group, commanded by Lt. Col. Kurt Holden.

  • Kirtland AFB Promotions

    Team Kirtland majors, captains and staff sergeants were selected for promotion to the next higher grade.Promotion to lieutenant colonel:Margaret A. BakerDeanda R. DartagnanRamon Carlos DeJesusTimothy A. FredrickMatthew C. HandleyJason I. HumbleJames LeeRaymond P. NelsonThomas A. NidayRoy H.