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  • Motorcycle training restarts on base

    The Motorcycle Safety Foundation has certified a new temporary range on Kirtland Air Force Base.It is in the parking lot just north of the Air Force Research Laboratory building NO. 497, at the corner of Aberdeen and Carlisle. This range temporarily replaces a range that was closed several months

  • KAFB reminds drivers of mobile phone ban

    Talking on a mobile phone without a hands-free device while driving on base is illegal. To emphasize the point, the 377th Security Forces Squadron issued 17 citations for the violation from June 1 to 20. "It's against the law to drive while talking on a mobile phone without a hands-free device on a

  • 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 115th Air Expeditionary Airlift Squadron, commanded by Lt. Col.

  • Launch date set for Operationally Responsive Space's inaugural satellite

    Approximately 17 months after its establishment in May 2007, the Operationally Responsive Space office here initiated work on its planned first satellite, which would transition from design and development to the launch pad in a rapid 32-month time frame.Serving as a testament to its organization's

  • Launch date set for Operationally Responsive Space's inaugural satellite

    Approximately 17 months after its establishment in May 2007, the Operationally Responsive Space office here initiated work on its planned first satellite, which would transition from design and development to the launch pad in a rapid 32-month time frame. Serving as a testament to its organization's

  • Scientists, engineers selected as Fellows

    Three Air Force Research Laboratory scientists and engineers from Kirtland Air Force Base have been recognized as AFRL Fellows. Recipients are noted for their research and development and technical program management. Dr. Don Shiffler of the Directed Energy Directorate was selected for his research

  • New store coming to West Side

    Change is coming to Army and Air Force Exchange Services at Kirtland Air Force Base.To start, there is a new name. Announced in September 2010, AAFES is undergoing a branding name change to 'Exchange' and the Shoppettes are now referred to as 'Express.' Exchanges will use an 'X' logo to help

  • Furry, feathery and scaly creatures visit book club

    A bearded dragon, an alligator and half a dozen native and exotic animals, along with more than 60 book club participants, spent their afternoon at the library June 10.Volunteers from the ABQ BioPark Zoo brought a variety of animals to share with "A Midsummer Knight'sRead," the Kirtland Air Force

  • Big ideas help improve the Air Force

    The Innovative Development through Employee Awareness Program rewards Airmen for ideas saving the Air Force money and resources."The IDEA Program is a means for improving the Air Force and recognizing those who are thinking outside the box," said Carol Overbey, Kirtland Air Force Base IDEA program