National Prayer Breakfast

Warrior of the Week

NAME: Senior Airman Justin N. KlukanORGANIZATION: 377th Security Forces Squadron AFSC/DUTY TITLE: 3PO5a/Unit Deployment Manager HOMETOWN: Ford City, Pa.GOAL: Earn bachelors degree in criminal justice and make Staff Sergeant in his first time testing.ACCOMPLISHMENTS:Airman Klukan is the assistant

Free tax preparation resources for military

The Kirtland Air Force Base Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Center is now open at the Consolidated Support Center.We are accepting appointments for military personnel E-6 and below, O-3 and below and retirees with an income of less than $60,000. Call 853-1700 to make an appointment.For others not

Teen dating violence is on the rise

Dating violence is fast becoming a major issue for many teens. In a 2009 study, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found approximately one in 10 teens, both girls and boys, reported physical dating violence in the past year. Another study suggests that, if psychological and sexual

Response to help build programs

The Integrated Delivery System (Wingman Plus) is sponsoring the 2011 Community Assessment Survey of service members, spouses and civilians. According to the Office of the Air Force Community Assessment Survey, the survey is the best way for Air Force community members to make their opinions and

Aftermath of a disaster

The last two weeks at Kirtland Air Force Base proved to be very challenging. Extreme cold weather tested our abilities to respond in an emergency and take care of our people.Across the base, as temperatures plummeted to below zero degrees, many facilities sustained severe damage.More than 150

Kirtland AFB to hold Citizen Advisory Board meeting

Officials from Kirtland AFB will conduct a quarterly Citizen Advisory Board meeting Feb. 15 at 6 p.m. in the Cesar Chavez Community Center, 7505 Kathryn SE.Base officials will provide an update on the drilling process that's part of the placement of monitoring wells in neighborhoods near Kirtland

Focusing on the future

AFNWC commander outlines plans for center"Keeping America safe and preparing for its ultimate defense is a team effort." -- Brig. Gen. Garrett Harencak, AFNWC commanderAfter taking command of the Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center, Brig. Gen. Garrett Harencak is looking toward the future."I would like

Astronaut was a scientist at Kirtland Air Force Base

Maj. Robert Lawrence was a man who broke barriers. In 1956, at age 20, he graduated from Bradley University with a bachelor's degree in Chemistry and received a commission in the Air Force. By 25, he had completed an assignment as an instructor pilot for members of the German Air Force under the

Kirtland AFB responds to extreme cold weather

With temperatures below zero and gas supplies to the base temporarily shut off last week, base personnel across the installation responded quickly and efficiently to minimize damage to buildings, housing and dormitories.According to weather reports, Albuquerque and the surrounding area experienced