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  • 377th MDG excels in Health Services Inspection

    The 377th Medical Group received an overall "Excellent" rating during a June 14-18 Health Services Inspection. Results proved that the 377th MDG is doing more than just accomplishing its mission. Nine members from the Air Force Inspection Agency's Medical Directorate awarded the rating after

  • Kirtland Air Force Base chaplain ministers to deployed Airman

    SOUTHWEST ASIA -- If there is one thing Maj. David Mansberger, chaplain, loves about his job, it's that he "gets to help people." His 19-year military career has taken him from the U.S. Navy, to being an Air Force chaplain candidate and serving as an Air Force individual mobilization augmentee, to

  • Heart Link

    Heart Link is an opportunity for all Kirtland AFB spouses to learn about military customs and traditions, military family benefits and programs, such as Tricare, and meet new friends and senior leadership.The next Heart Link event will be July 16 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Mountain View Club. The

  • Nine A1Cs get third stripe early

    The second-quarter Kirtland AFB below-the-zone board selected nine Team Kirtland Airmen First Class for early promotion to Senior Airmen.The BTZ program provides an opportunity for exceptionally well-qualified airmen first class a one-time consideration for promotion to senior airman, effective six

  • Technical Sergeant Promotion

    RANDOLPH AFB, Texas (AFNS) -- Air Force officials selected 7,752 staff sergeants of the more than 37,000 eligible for promotion to technical sergeant.The promotion list, released June 17, included 78 Team Kirland staff sergeants who will sew on their new stripes.The average score for those selected

  • Personal survival resources available

    The Air Force's Wingman Stand Down 2010 was in May, but that doesn't mean Airmen's focus should shift away from safety and well-being."As the Air Force enters into this year's Critical Days of Summer, I would like to reinforce the importance of the Wingman concept," said Gen. Donald Hoffman, Air

  • 498th gains new commander

    On the last day of his Air Force career, Col. Richard Stuckey relinquished command of the 498th Nuclear Systems Wing to Col. Walter Lindsley.Brig. Gen. Everett H. Thomas, Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center commander, presided over the ceremony Monday at the Mountain View Club.In his remarks, the

  • ‘Street Smart’ coming to Kirtland AFB

    An interactive workshop aimed at reducing the number of traumatic alcohol- and drug-impaired mishaps among young drivers is coming to Kirtland AFB for three days. Two paramedics will conduct three live one-hour "Street Smart" presentations at the base theater each day from June 28-30. The first

  • Yellow card: Don’t leave home without it

    When a retiree or military family member visits the 377th Medical Group, whether it is for a routine visit, or to pick up a prescription, he or she is asked for an identification card and a yellow card.Similar to the civilian health insurance system, where patients must show proof of insurance, the

  • Team Kirtland first sergeant deploys to support Airmen

    Going from being the 898th Munitions Squadron First Sergeant at Kirtland AFB to the Shirt for the largest deployed squadron in the Air Force - the 855th Air Expeditionary Squadron, has been a learning and rewarding experience. The 855th AES has nearly 900 Airmen supporting provincial reconstruction