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  • Safety commander lists Air Force priorities

    Although Maj. Gen. Frederick Roggero, Air Force Safety Center commander, has several priorities concerning safety in the Air Force, it is no surprise that ground safety has quickly made it to the forefront of his priority list. Over the last 10 years, on average, the Air Force has lost about eight

  • Medical awards announced

    The Air Force Surgeon General's Medical Force Development Directorate announced the winners of the Annual Air Force Medical Services Award Competition. The 377th Medical Operations Squadron's Family Practice Clinic was selected as the Air Force Medical Service Clinical Optimization Team of the Year

  • AFRL civilian receives AF award for valor

    Michelle Hedrick, who risked her personal life and safety to rescue her neighbors from their burning house, earned the Department of the Air Force Civilian Award for Valor. Susan Thornton, Directed Energy Directorate director, presented the award during a recent director's call. Ms. Hedrick is the

  • Commentary: Airmail

    Comment: I'm complaining about the gravel road used as a bypass for the construction on Randolph Avenue. I would think that as wide as that road is they ought to allow asphalt on both sides of the traffic going by. We're getting gravel thrown at cars and I think, that as long it is taking, that it

  • National Atomic Museum has new name, new home

    The new National Museum of Nuclear Science and History will open its doors to the world on April 4. This "new" museum has served as a national resource through its collections and programming for 40 years. Formerly the National Atomic Museum, which opened in 1969 and was chartered by Congress in

  • Energy poster contest open to Kirtland community

    The Kirtland Community Energy Conservation Working Group is sponsoring a poster contest to increase awareness of energy issues affecting the base and the people who live and work here. The theme for the contest is "Save Energy!" and posters should illustrate creative ideas people can use to save

  • Kirtland AFB blood drives

    United Blood Services blood drives through March: Feb. 23, 8 a.m.-noon Sandia National Laboratories- IPOC - Innovation Parkway Feb. 24, 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Sandia National Laboratories, parking lot of Bldg. 823/Steve Schiff Auditorium Feb. 26, 8:30-11 a.m. Air Force Research Laboratory, corner of

  • Early childhood tooth decay: Should you be concerned?

    A cavity in primary or baby teeth is a serious matter. Children are susceptible to dental decay (cavities) as soon as the tooth erupts through the gums. Primary and permanent teeth have distinct functions; they allow us to chew our food and properly articulate words. If a child is under the age of