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  • 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

  • Five named as Kirtland Wingmen

    Five community leaders were inducted as Kirtland Wingman for their continued support of Kirtland AFB Airmen and their families.In a ceremony held Aug. 17 at the Mountain View Club, Col. David Hornyak, 377th Air Base Wing vice commander, and Team Kirtland commanders from across the base, recognized

  • Event benefits Wounded Warriors

    The third annual Ooh La La Wounded Warrior Benefit Dinner and Dance took place Saturday at Atlantic Aviation's Albuquerque Sunport facility.Keynote speakers included Mary Tallouzi, a Gold Star Mother, and Army Sgt. Eric Edmundson, a wounded warrior. Tallouzi spoke of her son, Army Sgt. Daniel

  • JFC provides voice for junior Airmen

    Team Kirtland offers junior Airmen a venue to express concerns to senior leadership through the Team Kirtland Junior Force Council."The JFC is an organization that develops and networks junior members on base and provides a direct line to senior leadership," said Stephanie Eddy, JFC president.The

  • Kirtland AFB names honorary commanders

    Twenty-one Albuquerque community leaders were recognized at the annual Honorary Commanders Assumption of Command Ceremony Aug. 19 at the Mountain View Club. The four new honoraries were inducted as honorary commanders and six honorees were reassigned to new units.Since 1995, honorary commanders have

  • Col. Maness reflects on career, tenure at Kirtland

    On Tuesday at 10 a.m. in Building 760, Colonel Robert L. Maness will relinquish command of the 377th Air Base Wing, and shortly thereafter, he and his family will travel to New Orleans, La., to begin a new chapter in their lives. He will transition to civilian life, where he will begin serving as an