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  • Command Post NCO gets STEP promotion

    Tech Sgt. Hermarys Smith was briefly confused Feb. 10 when 377th Wing Vice Commander Col. Lance Kawane and Command Chief Master Sgt. Brion Blais showed up in her duty section at the wing command post to discuss the readiness program she manages."Colonel Kawane told me that Air Force Global Strike

  • Suicide survivor to share story with Team Kirtland

    Thousands of individuals have used the Golden Gate Bridge as a means to attempt suicide. Kevin Hines was one of them. He will be at Kirtland Feb. 22-23 to tell the story of his unlikely survival and his ensuing strong will to live and stay mentally well.Hines is a suicide prevention and mental

  • AFRL officer finds deployment a life-changing experience

    Capt. Jacob "Jake" English is an impressive officer on many accounts. Late last year he returned from a six-month volunteer deployment to Kabul, Afghanistan.  English returned from deployment to the Air Force Research Laboratory at Kirtland,  where he has served since April 2012 with both the

  • AFRL, UNM partner in mentoring program

    Air Force Research Laboratory researchers are putting in their own time and energy to help aspiring scientists and engineers succeed and maybe even come to work at the lab.The AFRL Mentoring Program offered through the University of New Mexico STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math)

  • Sharp Troop Award: Airman 1st Class Tyrice Davis

    Airman 1st Class Tyrice Davis, 377th Medical Support Squadron, was recently recognized by the Chiefs' Group with the Sharp Troop award.Retired Chief Master Sgt. Chuck Crisler, a member of the Chiefs Group and Kirtland Federal Credit Union assistant vice president of public relations, nominated

  • Thunderbird Inn manager wins Hero Award

    Recognizing a Kirtland-connected restaurateur's commitment to his community despite many difficulties, distributor US Foods has presented Robert Vick with the Food Fanatics Hero Award.Vick, manager of Thunderbird Inn dining facility was one of six winners out of more than 1,000 nominees nationwide

  • 58th SOW earns state public service award

    The 58th Special Operations Wing at Kirtland Air Force Base has received a New Mexico Governor's Distinguished Public Service Award.The award was presented Nov. 11, Veterans Day, during a banquet at the Marriott Pyramid. The 58th SOW's honorary commander, Mike Mechenbeir, and his wife, Kathy, also

  • Commentary: Heroes are everywhere

    As we approach Veterans Day, I am reminded that those of us wearing the uniform have a special bond with those who have worn the uniform -- our veterans.We share an identity that transcends any differences we may have. We unite in a duty to serve and sacrifice for our great nation, to ensure liberty

  • Former Vietnam prisoner to share leadership lessons at Kirtland

    Team Kirtland members are in for a treat next week, as motivational speaker and former Vietnam prisoner of war Lee Ellis will be at the base to share his message.Ellis is an award-winning author, leadership consultant and expert presenter in the areas of leadership, teambuilding and human