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  • Kirtland AFB celebrates Armed Forces Week

    As part of Armed Forces Week, Kirtland AFB is taking part in a series of events on base and in the community in mid-May. In addition to visiting multiple sites on base, Gen. Donald J. Hoffman, Air Force Materiel Command commander, will deliver the keynote speech May 15 at the Greater Albuquerque

  • Retreat and Taps

    Effective immediately, Retreat is being played over Giant Voice every day at 5 p.m. As a reminder, both military and civilians outdoors render proper respect to the flag when the National Anthem begins. Vehicle drivers stop in place until after the last note of the music sounds. Military members not

  • Wounded Warrior Archery Camp coming to Kirtland

    The U.S. Olympic Committee Paralympic Military Program, sponsored by the Office of the Secretary of Defense, is bringing its archery team to Kirtland AFB June 1-6 to participate in a weeklong camp and compete in a local archery championship.Throughout the year, the USOC conducts Paralympic Military

  • AFNWC Champions Diversity

    Diversity means different things to different agencies, organizations, and people. Although historically within the Air Force, diversity has focused on equal employment opportunity and affirmative employment, the definition has been broadly expanded as a 'composite of individual characteristics,

  • Minotaur IV/HTV-2 Lifts Off

    The Minotaur IV space launch vehicle successfully completed its first lift-off April 22, from Space Launch Complex 8 at Vandenberg AFB, Calif. At approximately 4 p.m., the rocket's first stage ignited, sending the rocket and its payload, the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency Falcon

  • Team Kirtland Marks Earth Day

    Earth Day was celebrated April 22 across the nation, the Air Force and here at Kirtland. Over the years, Earth Day has expanded from its original concept of saving trees and rain forests to climate action initiatives and greenhouse gas reduction. The 377th Civil Engineer Division Environmental

  • Kirtland AFB to Gain 65 Positions in FY11 Force Restructuring

    News ReleaseRelease #10-16As part of the U.S. Air Force's force structure changes for Fiscal Year 2011, Kirtland AFB is set to gain 29 military and 36 civilian positions beginning Sept. 30, 2010. Many of these additional positions are a result of contractor-to-civilian conversions and strengthening

  • Kirtland AFB Officials Give Bulk Fuels Plume Update

    Media AdvisoryRelease #10-15Kirtland officials provided an update on the bulk fuels plume this morning to the Siesta Hills Neighborhood Association. Approximately 50 residents attended the meeting.Col. Matthew Bartlett, 377th Mission Support Group commander, opened the meeting and introduced the

  • A Passion--Continuing to go the Distance

    Space Vehicles Directorate member and three-time Boston Marathon participant loves to run During the 2010 Boston Marathon, Mark Scherbarth approached miles 16 to 21 covering the four hills from Wellesley through Newton to Brookline, Massachusetts, a difficult portion of the world-class contest even

  • Kirtland AFB NCOs Receive Bronze Star Medals

    Two noncommissioned officers stationed at Kirtland AFB received Bronze Star Medals in a ceremony Monday at the 377th Air Base Wing Presentation Center. Senior Master Sgt. Brett B. Rogers and Tech. Sgt. Albert K. Jewell, both assigned to the 377th Explosive Ordnance Disposal Flight, were recognized