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  • The 58th Special Operations Wing visits Jackson Middle School

    Capt. McClain Cardoso, 58th Operations Group chief of training, speaks to students during a show and tell at Jackson Middle School, N.M., Nov. 9, 2023. During the event, students were shown a short video about the Air Force and were encouraged to ask questions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st

  • RPP application process open through Dec. 9

    Active duty Air Force officers and enlisted Airmen who are interested in becoming rated officers can apply for the Spring 2024 Air Force Rated Preparatory Program now through Dec. 9, 2023.

  • Team Kirtland engages with local students

    A member from the Defense Threat Reduction Agency at Kirtland Air Force Base gives a demonstration to local students during a discovery festival at Expo New Mexico, Albuquerque, N.M., Nov. 17, 2023. Students were encouraged to visit various booths which included DTRA, the Air Force Research

  • Give thanks through Safety!

    As the Thanksgiving holiday approaches, remember to incorporate safety in all your activities. Be prepared for the unexpected and remind loved ones to do the same by using proper risk management to keep accidents at bay.

  • 301st Rescue Squadron hosts skills-based rescue competition

    The 301st Rescue Squadron hosted their annual, week-long “Turkey Shoot” competition where seven Air Force combat search and rescue helicopter squadrons, piloting the HH-60G and HH-60W, competed in combat search and rescue skills events here Nov. 6 – 10.The competing helicopter squadrons included the

  • New Mexico tribal leaders visit Kirtland

    New Mexico tribal leaders and members visit Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M., Nov. 15, 2023. During the visit, they met with 58th Special Operations Wing and the 351st Special Warfare Training Squadron leadership and team members. The tribal leaders and members were able to watch a combat search and

  • U.S. Air Force upgrading eye protection for aircrew

    The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center’s (AFLCMC) Human Systems Division is in the process of upgrading protective eyewear for aircrew operating various U.S. Air Force aircraft around the world.

  • Fight the Flu

    Cold and flu season is here again. According to the World Health Organization, there are around a billion cases of seasonal influenza annually. Symptoms typically present 1-4 days after infection and usually last about a week. According to the American Lung Association, influenza is a highly