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  • 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

  • USB policy emphasized at Kirtland

    The 377th Mission Support Group reminds everyone that unauthorized universal serial bus devices are prohibited from being plugged into computers connected to the Kirtland AirForce Base local area network."Air Force policy prohibits the use of unauthorized USB devices due to increased threats to

  • 498 MUMG changes commanders

    The 498th Munitions Maintenance Group had a change of command ceremony June 10 at the Phillips Space Conference Center here, where Col. Paul Irwin Jr. turned command over to Col. Thomas Ventriglia.The presiding officer was Col. Walter Lindsley, 498th Nuclear Systems Wing commander. The 498 MUMG is

  • Making it to the rocky top

    People at Kirtland Air Force Base who want to learn rock-climbing can enroll in the "Learn to Rock-Climb" class Outdoor Recreation offers.The two-day class consists of an evening of indoor climbing and a day of outdoor climbing."Rock-climbing is a great way to challenge you physically, mentally and

  • Kirtland AFB lodging buildings get makeover

    Lodging has nine buildings scheduled for renovation and upgrades during fiscal year 2011.The project started with complete interior décor renovations in buildings 915 and 922 in September 2010. These buildings are part of the Visiting Airmen's Quarters. They were converted from a 50-room shared

  • National flag full of inspirational symbolism

    It presides over held ground, cemeteries and battlefields. It identifies our ships, planes and tanks, graces our public halls and homes, has been planted on the moon, and launched beyond our solar system. On June 14, the United States flag will be 234 years old. It was adopted by the Second

  • 15,000 hours and counting for helicopter

    Forty years after it came into the Air Force inventory, the 58th Special Operations Wing celebrated a rare mark of longevity when UH-1H 69-6650 passed 15,000 hours in the air May 25."As only the second UH-1 to surpass that number of flying hours, we wanted to mark the occasion," said Lieutenant