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  • Oldest pilot in the Air Force mentors next generation

    Lt. Col. Jim Routt, 550th Special Operations Squadron chief pilot, at age 63 is the oldest active-duty pilot.He first came into the Air Force in 1970, and after completing Officer Training School, was commissioned in March, 1971. Colonel Routt was sent to Craig Air Force Base, Ala., for pilot

  • Tactical Air Control Party training goes to a new level

    A new Distributed Mission Operations Center Radio Emulator will help train Joint Terminal Attack Controllers in the use of the Tactical Air Control Party Close Air Support System without tying up valuable satellite communications time."There was no way to actually train on the TACP-CASS system prior

  • Complex mission in space begins

    On Nov. 19, the Space and Missile Systems Center's Space Development and Test Directorate at Kirtland AFB successfully launched a Minotaur IV rocket carrying the Space Test Program S26 mission from the Kodiak Launch Complex in Kodiak, Alaska.At 6:24 p.m. the rocket, composed mostly of leftover

  • Privately owned weapons storage requirements on Kirtland AFB

    All privately owned weapons stored on Kirtland AFB must be registered with 377th Security Forces Squadron Law Enforcement Armory. The armory will courtesy store all types of rifles, pistols and shotguns. However, due to limited space, air guns, paint/pellet guns, crossbows, compound bows, edged

  • Kirtland AFB professional organizations

    If you want to make a difference in your community, hone your leadership skills or meet other professionals with similar interests, you might want to look at the professional organizations on Kirtland AFB.Professional organizations exist to enhance esprit de corps and improve our community through

  • Membership changes for the Mountain View Club

    Over the past 20 years, the Air Force community has seen substantial cuts in federal budgets in every area of service. Air Force clubs were no different.Lack of appropriate financial support has created the need for clubs to become self-sufficient. Self-sufficiency has become the buzzword among club

  • Construction at the 377th Medical Group

    An energy-saving initiative is taking place in three parking lots at the Veterans Administration/377th Medical Group campus.Preparation work was accomplished in October to have solar panels installed as a covered parking structure. The electricity generated will feed directly back into the VA power

  • Enjoy healthy holiday meals

    For many of us, the holidays are when people come together to celebrate and honor traditions that we hold dear. They are also a time for us to indulge in eating some of the best food of the year.Holiday feasting can pose challenges for those who are trying to eat healthy and watch their weight. Judy

  • School zone safety

    Drivers passing through the school zone have to be vigilant and focus on driving safely. Watch for children walking and riding bikes across the street. The school zone speed limit is 15 miles per hour when warning lights are flashing. When the lights are not flashing, drivers still have to watch for