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  • A whitewater summer

    Outdoor Recreation's kayak training may not turn a novice into an expert, but it will help new kayakers get a good start. Team Kirtland members can learn the basics of kayaking when they attend the Basic Whitewater Kayak course Kirtland AFB Outdoor Recreation offers.The two-day course is taught by a

  • University of New Mexico holds commissioning ceremony

    Maj. Gen. Emil Lassen, class of 1978, presided over the University of New Mexico's Spring 2011 JointCommissioning Ceremony held at the Continuing Education Center on May 13.During the ceremony, 23 of the newest second lieutenants and ensigns in the Air Force, Army, Navy andMarine Corps were sworn

  • Commander relinquishes command of 150th Wing

    After more than 11 years with the New Mexico Air National Guard, Col. Frederik G. Hartwig relinquished command of the 150th Wing at a May 15 ceremony.Colonel Hartwig's next position is in Hawaii as Air National Guard liaison to Pacific Air Forces. He was due to report this week.Until a new commander

  • Vying to be the best

    The 377th Security Forces Squadron Combat Arms section hosted the third annual 377th SFS Defenders Association Pistol Competition Saturday at the Kirtland Air Force Base Coyote Canyon Firing Range.Officers from law enforcement agencies throughout New Mexico participated in the competition, including

  • Radiation contamination a real fear

    Addressing radiation fear is a vital aspect of the radiological training provided by the Defense Threat Reduction Agency Reserve Component. These Reservists assigned to DTRA are actively educating both DOD and civil first responders on how to prepare for any terrorist radiological incident. "The

  • Steps to securing personal property

    Recently, some unlawful acts have occured on base that could have been easily prevented, according to Master Sgt. Maurice Robinson, 377th Security Forces Squadron. "Crime on Kirtland is low, but with a population exceeding 20,000, some unlawful acts are going to occur," said Sergeant Robinson.

  • Safety campaign around the corner

    The annual summer safety campaign Air Force Critical Days of Summer is rolling around again, just when everyone is thinking about road trips to their family's favorite recreational destinations to enjoy camping, boating, swimming, barbecues and other activities. How many Airmen think about safety or

  • Safety campaign: “Make memories, not memorials”

    Memorial Day kicks off the Air Force Critical Days of Summer safety campaign. Concerns with traffic safety for our Kirtland Airmen and their families, particularly motorcyclists and bicyclists, remains at the forefront. Everyone must be committed to mitigating risk.In a April 19 memorandum

  • AFRL academy is accepting applications

    The Air Force Research Laboratory La Luz Academy is accepting applications for the science, technology, engineering and mathematics camp for base family students who will be in the fifth through seventh grade for the 2011-12 school year. Students will take part in hands-on, inquiry-based activities

  • Airmen set to compete

    The 377th Air Base Wing will host a basewide Sports Day, May 26 from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. 1st Lt. Paul Elsbernd, one of the organizers of Sports Day, said he wanted it to be an opportunity for mission partners around base to come together."Previous Sports Days have been unit-or wing-specific," he