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  • Kirtland AFB holds public meeting on fuel, groundwater issue

    Kirtland AFB officials held a public meeting July 31 at the New Mexico Veteran's Memorial to discuss environmental issues surrounding jet fuel on the groundwater table. Col. Michael S. Duvall, 377th Air Base Wing commander, hosted the meeting along with members of the 377th Civil Engineer Division.

  • Retiree Appreciation Day is Aug. 16

    Military retirees from throughout New Mexico are invited to the 2008 Military Retiree Appreciation Day Aug. 16, hosted by the 377th Air Base Wing Retiree Affairs Office. Most of the events will be held at the Mountain View Club starting with registration at 7:30 a.m. Events throughout the day

  • Commentary: One motorcycle rider’s experience

    It's 6:30 a.m. and as the garage door opens, I roll out my trusty two-wheeler. Grabbing my safety gear, I go through my usual Tuesday morning routine, mash the starter button and roll out to head for work. Cruising through housing toward the Gibson Gate, the roads are dry, temperature is mild, and

  • $11 million corrosion control facility dedication set

    On Aug. 11 at 10 a.m., the new 58th Special Operations Wing corrosion control facility dedication ceremony will take place, with U.S. Representative Heather Wilson participating in the ribbon cutting. The $10.2 million C-130 Corrosion Control Facility was designed in October 2006, construction began

  • 58th SOW Airmen selected to attend Phoenix Stripe

    Tech. Sgt. Michael Livesay from the 58th Maintenance Squadron and Staff Sgt. Jeremy Hoye from the 58th Training Squadron, were selected to attend Air Mobility Command's Phoenix Stripe Conference held this month at Scott AFB, Ill. The Phoenix Stripe program is a highly-selective opportunity providing

  • Military working dog does a super job sniffing out ordnance

    Mandatory noncommissioned officer retraining...not always something that will bring a smile to an Airman's face, but what if it meant having a constant companion with capabilities that are truly superhuman? Talk to someone in the K-9 unit. It's probably not for everyone, but Staff Sgt. Raymond

  • 58th MXS helicopter engine technician joins Kung Fu few

    Senior Airman Marie R. Warren, 58th Maintenance Squadron, has joined an elite few by attaining a First Degree Black Belt in Kung Fu. Her instructor, Abram Tamez, owner of the Chinese Shao-Lin Center and head instructor, said that only nine percent of those who start training in Kung Fu ever attain

  • Airmail: Call 846-4240 or e-mail airmail@kirtland.af.mil

    How can I talk to my children by phone while I'm deployed in Iraq? I am deployed to Iraq. I can't make a morale phone call to my son or daughter through the Kirtland switch. They have AT&T phones with local Albuquerque numbers. The system doesn't allow these local numbers. The telephone help desk

  • COMMENTARY: Thanks for honoring me with such a warm welcome

    I would like to begin by extending my sincere thanks to Team Kirtland for the warm welcome extended to me and my family as we transitioned to our new assignment. The base support for our relocation has been outstanding. My entire family is excited about our move to Albuquerque and look forward to