1st Airmen graduate from FTAC

Civilian Career Enhancement Day: Professional development of civilian Airman critical to mission

The 377th Mission Support Squadron is sponsoring the next Civilian Career Enhancement Day from 8 a.m. on Jan. 28. It will be held at the Phillips Presentation Center, building 201 on the west side of the installation at 1750 Kirtland Drive. After opening comments, the main topic of the day, "Selling

Installation Acquisition Transformation: balance sought between small businesses, military procurement

Team Kirtland has a challenge to meet locally. The Air Force is trying to reduce their bottom line, considering they are underfunded by $20 billion dollars every year. Can Kirtland AFB create a different way of handling their installation-related business and save money without destroying local

Advanced weapons system plans give N.M. bases lastest aircraft

The Chief of Staff of the Air Force, Gen. T. Michael Moseley, released the Air Force's weapon system "roadmap," on Wednesday. The roadmap is a long-term plan for providing Air Force capabilities the Nation needs in the 21st century to meet threats to the Nation's security. The roadmap includes

Department of Defense guidelines for the 2008 election year

The present world political climate coupled with an unprecedented diversity in presidential candidates is bound to make 2008 an election year to remember. With televised political debates and campaign ads furthering the drama, now is a good time for active-duty military members and civilian

News Briefs

Volunteer for '23rd Tribute to Women' Tribute to Women in the Military will be March 7 at the Mountain View Club. All personnel are welcome to register and attend. Volunteers who would like to help on the day of the event should contact Tech Sgt. Victoria Berry at 846-7561 or Master Sgt. Patricia

Survey helps drive services programs

A survey to assess customer satisfaction with base-level services programs is underway and continues through Jan. 31. Customers can answer the survey online at www. usafservue.com or complete the paper survey on-the-spot while visiting an activity. The responses will help make a difference in the

Chief Recognition Ceremony

With the exception of the Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force, the rank of chief master sergeant is the highest Air Force enlisted rank. Kirtland recognizes its newest chief selectees Feb. 1 at 6 p.m. at the Mountain View Club with the 2008 Chief Master Sgts. Recognition Ceremony. Promotees are

Bataan Memorial Death March set for March 30

The Bataan Memorial Death March is a challenging trek through the high desert terrain conducted in honor of the heroic service members who defended the Phillipine Islands during World War II. In March 1942, American and Filipino prisoners of war were forced to march to Camp O'Donnell, about one

Team Kirtland asked to volunteer

Team Kirtland has been asked to participate in the 2008 World to School event on Feb. 23 at the Albuquerque Convention Center. This is an opportunity to talk to 8th and 9th grade students about your career and to help them prepare for their future. The event will be held from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. and lunch