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  • EOD Airmen receive Bronze Star medals

    Two noncommissioned officers stationed at Kirtland AFB received Bronze Star Medals in a ceremony July 16 at the Mountain View Club. Tech. Sgt. Christopher J. Jackson and Staff Sgt. Jordan Bishopp, both assigned to the 377th Explosive Ordnance Disposal Flight, were recognized for accomplishments

  • DTRA Ensign saves child’s life

    When you hear of a military service member being a hero, you usually picture a soldier committing an act of heroism during war or in the line of duty.This is not the case with U.S. Navy Ensign Tanner Feistner. On June 25, he saved a drowning child's life. It was a typical hot summer day at Kirtland

  • Kirtland Pharmacy undergoing renovations

    On July 19, the Kirtland pharmacy started a major renovation initiative. Construction is expected to be completed Dec. 10.The logistical aspects of moving a pharmacy and maintaining production will be daunting but our staff has planned and established procedures to continue providing safe and

  • Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team to perform at Kirtland AFB

    The Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team will perform Aug. 2 at 10:30 a.m. in the Lamberson Hangar, Building 760.The 22-member drill team is the traveling contingent of the Air Force Honor Guard based at Bolling AFB, D.C. The team tours worldwide, inspiring awareness among military and civilian

  • Total Force is “all in” at Kirtland AFB

    A few weeks ago, I addressed the annual meeting of the Cincinnati Chapter of the American Red Cross, to say thanks for their support to those of us in uniform and those who love us. As they celebrated their accomplishments of the previous year, I was surprised to learn they had handled more than

  • National Guard adjutant general visit

    Maj. Gen Kenny Montoya, the New Mexico National Guard Adjutant General, visited Kirtland Air Force Base Tuesday. As part of his visit, he received a briefing from Brig. Gen. Everett Thomas, Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center commander, and also toured the 898th Munitions Squadron. During the briefing,

  • Kirtland AFB holds Heart Link Spouse Orientation

    Twenty-eight Team Kirtland spouses attended Heart Link Spouse Orientation July 16, a program geared toward strengthening military families and enhancing mission readiness. Initially designed with the new Air Force spouse in mind, the program has been expanded for all spouses, regardless of the

  • EOD Airmen receive Bronze Star medals

    Two noncommissioned officers stationed at Kirtland AFB received Bronze Star Medals in a ceremony July 16 at the Mountain View Club. Tech. Sgt. Christopher J. Jackson and Staff Sgt. Jordan Bishopp, both assigned to the 377th Explosive Ordnance Disposal Flight, were recognized for accomplishments

  • 58th SOW gains new commander

    In a July 15 change-of-command ceremony, Col. James L. Cardoso assumed command of the 58th Special Operations Wing from Col. Eric A. Kivi. The presiding official was Maj. Gen. Gregory A. Feest, 19th Air Force commander. About 300 people, including commanders and Airmen from across Team Kirtland,

  • Academy cadets wrap up summer program at AFOTEC

    U.S. Air Force Academy cadets traveled to four Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Center locations to work as full-fledged members of operational test and evaluation teams and gain hands-on exposure to operational testing processes, products, and experiences for periods of three to five weeks