Space Vehicles Directorate members nominated for awards

Two scientists here have been nominated by the U.S. Air Force for the 58th annual Arthur S. Flemming Awards for contributions to space research. Capt. Stanley Straight and Dr. Greg Spanjers, Air Force Research Laboratory's Space Vehicles Directorate, distinguished themselves by exceptional

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Car decals no longer needed for base entry

Vehicle decals, officially known as Department of Defense Forms 2220, issued by pass and registration are no longer needed to access the base. Only a valid DOD-issued identification card will be needed to enter the base. Gate guards may also check other identification such as driver's licenses,

Stars shine at Idol, finals set

The stars were out the night of April 20 at the final Kirtland Idol preliminary and some shone more brightly than others. The ballroom at the Mountain View Club was packed, with almost every seat in the house filled and there were crowds standing in the back to see who would be the last three

Stork visits Team Kirtland in a big way

More than 60 moms or moms-to-be - and even a few dads and dads-to-be - gathered at the pediatric clinic for what was billed as a big baby shower. A Baby Affair, a base-wide baby shower sponsored by the 377th Medical Operations Squadron and the First Sergeants Association, was held April 19. The

AFNWCA civilian retires after 31 years of service

An Air Force Nuclear Weapons and Counterproliferation Agency civilian, Sofia A. Woyak, retired after 31 years of federal civil service in a ceremony at the agency April 26. Ms. Woyak, a budget analyst for the agency, received the Outstanding Civilian Career Service Award in acknowledgement of

Community Outreach Luncheon promotes ethnic diversity

Team Kirtland is determined to promote diversity in the federal employee workforce, and the Community Outreach Luncheon brought base and community leaders together to continue fulfilling that objective. The luncheon is held semiannually for the base commander to brief community leaders on current

Military aerial firefighters to train in Albuquerque

The skies over central New Mexico will be dotted with military C-130 aircraft from April 30 through May 4 as the Cibola National Forest and the Air Force Reserve's 302nd Airlift Wing, based at Peterson AFB, Colo., host the annual training and recertification for military pilots flying firefighting

Whirlpool spa closes: Juice bar construction begins May 1

The East Fitness Center will be getting a healthy new supplement soon - a juice bar to help nourish patrons from the inside out and further enhance the services provided there. Beginning May 1, the whirlpool spa in the East Fitness Center will close to make room for what will eventually be a healthy

Key spouses help community

The ins and outs of military life can create situations where a little extra help and support can be a saving grace for those keeping the home fires burning. The Key Spouse Program trains spouses to help provide support and direct families to the help they may need, whether the servicemember is