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  • Kirtland Federal Credit Union best in Air Force

    The Kirtland Federal Credit Union was honored for being named the 2007 Outstanding Air Force Credit Union during a ceremony at the Mountain View Club Aug. 27. KFCU competed against 26 other credit unions from all over the world and was announced the winner on Aug. 7 "It is an honor to recognize

  • National Navaho Code Talkers Day, A Proclamation

    Since the Revolutionary War, when General George Washington praised the Indians under his command, the United States has been privileged to have members of the Indian Nation serve in its armed forces. From the bravery demonstrated at Valley Forge and the establishment of the U.S. Indian Scouts on

  • New TRICARE Prime Fee Payment Process

    TRICARE rules are expected to change regarding how your TRICARE Prime enrollment fees are paid. As early as 2010, Prime beneficiaries will need to begin making their enrollment fee payments via electronic means. However, not everyone pays enrollment fees, so please note whether this applies to you:

  • SDTW associate wins 4 medals in NM Senior Olympics

    Virgie Henderson, Space Development and Test Wing Launch Test Squadron, recently competed in the New Mexico Senior Olympics winning four medals in two events. Ms. Henderson has worked for several agencies on Kirtland AFB since 1984 when she transferred here from the Space and Missile Systems Center,

  • Program gives students chance to earn while they learn

    The Student Career Experience Program, or SCEP, is an employment program that provides high school and college students valuable work experience in the Defense Commissary Agency with the potential for non-competitive conversion into permanent employment. Am I eligible to participate? Yes, if you: ·

  • Air Force historian visits, tours facilities, explains mission

    Dick Anderegg, Air Force Director of History and Museums Policies and Programs, visited Kirtland AFB Aug. 21 and 22. Mr. Anderegg, a member of the Senior Executive Service, provides policy and guidance to four key components of the Air Force history program: the Air Force Historical Research Agency;

  • Medical Group takes motorcycle safety mentorship ride to Madrid

    On Aug. 23 we formed up at the Medical Clinic's parking lot at 8:30 a.m. The weather was absolutely excellent for the ride. It was a mentorship ride to assist the less experienced riders on basic riding safety and how to ride in a group. Lt. Col. Doreen F. Wilder, 377th Medical Support Squadron

  • T-Shirt Shop offers customer service, variety

    If you haven't been to the T-shirt Shop in the BX concessions lobby across from the Art Gallery and Flower Shop, you're in for a big surprise. There is a lot more to the place than the name implies. They even sell Emmrod fishing poles which are small and compact and can land up to a 25 pound fish.

  • COMMENTARY: Voting, the cornerstone of democracy

    The November general election is coming faster than you know. In less than 70 days, millions of Americans will have the opportunity to vote for a new president, vice president and almost 500 federal representatives. Yet, many Americans will not even vote because they feel their vote will not make a

  • Albuquerque Reads program needs volunteers

    The Albuquerque Reads program is ramping up for the 2008-09 school year. The program involves community volunteers tutoring disadvantaged Kindergartners on reading skills, once a week for about an hour. These kids are at Title-1 schools (meaning the majority of students come from impoverished