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  • 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

  • AFRL researchers awarded top honors

    Three Air Force Research Laboratory researchers at Kirtland Air Force Base received prestigious recognition from the AFRL commander Maj. Gen. Thomas Masiello.Kevin Slimak and Dr. Moriba Jah were recognized as 2015 AFRL Fellows and Dr. Wellesley Pereira was among five AFRL researchers to receive a

  • New Kirtland building to house AFRL's electromagnetic systems

    A crowd gathered inside a towering white room at Kirtland Sept. 22 to dedicate a newly constructed building for electromagnetics work at the Air Force Research Laboratory.Building 903, just south of the Truman gate, will bring together people and equipment that have, up to now, been spread across

  • AFRL’s Hardy departing for Washington assignment

    Air Force Research Laboratory Directed Energy Directorate Director David A. Hardy is leaving his post at Kirtland to take over as assistant deputy undersecretary of the Air Force for space.Hardy's new job will involve working for the Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James and the

  • Kirtland Warrior: Senior Airman Aleighsha Webber

     KIRTLAND WARRIOR Name: Senior Airman Aleighsha WebberUnit: 898th Munitions SquadronDuty title: Special Weapons Team MemberHometown: Ashburn, VirginiaGoals: Having already completed a Community College of the Air Force degree, Webber's short term goal is to earn a bachelor's degree in munitions

  • New AFIA commander enthusiastic about assignment

    After flying bombers for a living, running the Kirtland-based Air Force Inspection Agency might appear to be a major change of pace for Col. Leland Bohannon, but the career officer sees this as a great opportunity and an exciting challenge."Here, we see the entire Air Force everywhere," he said. "We