‘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

58th SOW: “We’re ready”

Everyone has heard that we should learn from our mistakes so we don't repeat them. We can also learn from the mistakes and successes of others. That's the message 58th Special Operations Wing commander Col. Eric Kivi is giving to base leadership and staff as Kirtland prepares for the arrival of the

Social Media Up and Running at Kirtland

Kirtland AFB officially launched into the world of social media June 18 with the debut of its Facebook and Twitter sites.Establishing a presence in these new media provides channels to communicate more effectively with Airmen, their families and the public, allowing users to follow Kirtland's latest

Barbecue season is here, check your grilling gear

Nothing says summertime more than the enticing aroma of a working dinner on the backyard grill. But with some 8,000 fire department responses to home fires every year, all grillers have to refresh themselves with proper "barby" etiquette to avoid becoming a statistic.You wouldn't or shouldn't embark

63 Team Kirtland NCOs move up to SNCO

The Air Force announced the results of the 2010 master sergeant promotion board May 27. The following Kirtland AFB Airmen will advance to senior NCO rank377th Air Base WingCorey J. CrowBrian P. GatesMichael D. KaiserPhillip M. ParkerPaul T. RasmussenMaurice K. RobinsonDevon F. WittKelly L.

CGOC participates in Guest Chef Program

The Kirtland Company Grade Officer Council continued its commitment to community service recently by participating in the Guest Chef Program at Albuquerque's Ronald McDonald House. The RMH provides reduced-price lodging for the families of children undergoing long-term treatment at nearby hospitals.

Blue Star Mothers visit Kirtland AFB

HAWC ready to help KAFB prepare for new PT standards

The new Air Force fitness standard goes into effect July 1 - less than a month away. Will you pass? If your answer isn't a resounding "YES!" the Health and Wellness Center is here to help. Current fitness standards allow Airmen to perform poorly in one or more categories as long as the total score