H1N1 (swine) flu update, April 30, 2009

CDC CHANGES NAME OF VIRUS The Center for Disease Control is now referring to the H1N1 Virus as the Swine-Origin Influenza Virus. LEVEL OF INFLUENZA PANDEMIC ALERT RAISED FROM PHASE 4 TO 5 April 29 -- Based on assessment of all available information and following several expert consultations, Dr

H1N1 (Swine) flu update, April 29

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention increased the number of cases of H1N1 Flu in the United States to 64 as of yesterday. The cases are still in the 5 states where the outbreak was originally detected. News media sources are reporting that a 23-month-old child in Texas has died from the

Kirtland AFB Swine Flu update, April 28, 8 a.m.

Swine Flu update, April 28 The total number of confirmed Swine Flu cases in the United States rose yesterday to 40 (still in only 5 states). All are fully recovered. There are currently no confirmed cases in New Mexico. The World Health Organization raised its pandemic influenza phase to 4, which

Swine Flu Alert

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a health alert regarding swine flu. Swine flu is a type of influenza virus that originates from pigs and has been reported to spread from person-to-person. As of April 26, Mexico has reported over 1000 cases of suspected swine flu. The

Boxer prepares for AF competition

Commander's Corner commentary: Human Weapon System Maintenance and Optimization

In World War II it took hundreds of bombers to drop thousands of bombs to destroy a single target. Today, a single F-22 flown by a single pilot can drop 16 bombs and destroy 16 different targets in a single sortie. Just as the USAF has redefined the meaning of "mass" in warfare, the importance of a

Service to Your Country and Community

Since Sept. 11, 2001, more young men and women have shown an interest in serving their country and community. The 377th Security Forces Squadron has played a vital role in enabling motivated and committed individuals to do both. As part of Kirtland AFB's lasting partnership with Albuquerque, the

Board selects 32 Team Kirtland captains for promotion

The 2008D Chaplain, 2008C Line of the Air Force-Judge Advocate and 2008C LAF/LAF-J central selection boards selected 2,458 captains for promotion, 32 of whom are members of Team Kirtland. They are Captains Lawrence James Anderley, 71st Special Operations Squadron Stephen L. Andrews, 71st SOS

Tijeras Arroyo Golf Course undergoes make over

The Tijeras Arroyo Golf Course is getting a make over. Actually, according to Doug Carlton, golf course manager, the make over has been going on for a couple of years now and players will see the improvements this season. "There were irrigation, drainage and other issues that prevented us from

Additional duty first sergeant seminar set

Air Force Materiel Command and Kirtland AFB will host an Additional Duty First Sergeant's Seminar. The seminar will be held March 30-April 3 at Building 201, Phillips Conference Center, 1750 Kirtland Drive. All technical sergeants and above are eligible to attend. Squadron and section commanders may