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Aug. 10, 2023
Air Force releases staff sergeant promotion cycle statistics

Air Force officials have selected 9,000 senior airmen for promotion to staff sergeant out of 51,717 eligible for a selection rate of 17.4 percent in the 23E5 promotion cycle, which includes supplemental promotion opportunities.
Aug. 9, 2023
President of the United States Joseph R. Biden arrives at Kirtland AFB

President of the United States Joseph R. Biden arrives at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, August 8, 2023. This trip marks the president’s second visit to Kirtland since taking office. Biden will use this trip to engage with the Albuquerque community. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Allen Winston.)
Aug. 9, 2023
Maj. Gen. Edmondson visits Kirtland AFB

Maj. Gen. Michele Edmondson (center left), 2nd Air Force commander, shakes hands with Chief Master Sgt. Jason Fike (center right), 351st Special Warfare Training Squadron commandant, during her visit to the Pararescue School at Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M., Aug. 8, 2023 as Brig. Gen. George
Aug. 9, 2023
Kirtland AFB Fire Department assist Albuquerque Fire Rescue and Bernalillo County Fire Department

A Fire at a New Mexico recycling plant prompted the Kirtland Air Force Base Fire Department to assist the Albuquerque Fire Rescue team and the Bernalillo County Fire Department in Albuquerque, N.M., Aug. 8, 2023. Damian Furtman (left) and Kelly Wild (right) from the Kirtland AFB Fire Department are
Aug. 7, 2023
Advanced Capabilities Group welcomes new director

Col. Andrew Anderson, incoming Advanced Capabilities Group director, delivers closing remarks during the Advanced Capabilities Acquisition Delta change of responsibility ceremony at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, Aug. 4, 2023. As director, Anderson will oversee space-based research,
Aug. 7, 2023
CATM Robot modernizes training at Kirtland Air Force Base

At Kirtland Air Force Base, the 377th Weapons Systems Security Squadron Combat Arms Training and Maintenance unit is utilizing a robotic moving target to assist Airmen in meeting their qualification standards. This innovative tool is enhancing training efficiency by addressing previously encountered
Aug. 7, 2023
New benefit gives military families more flexibility in paying for dependent care

The Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, or DCFSA, initiative provides accounts that allow eligible service members to set aside up to $5,000 per household in pre-tax earnings for qualified dependent care expenses.
Aug. 7, 2023
Brandon Act expedites mental health care referrals for Airmen, Guardians

Airmen and Guardians can expect to see an additional referral process for mental health care as the Brandon Act is implemented throughout Air Force and Space Force installations.
Aug. 4, 2023
LULAC Unites Albuquerque Community

KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. – On August 3, 2023, the League of United Latin American Citizens hosted its national convention and exposition at the Albuquerque Convention Center. During their week-long events, LULAC organized a luncheon ceremony to recognize military members of Latin descent.
Aug. 4, 2023
Kirtland's CORE facility hosts reopening ceremony

Members of Team Kirtland leadership and the CORE team cut a ribbon during the CORE reopening ceremony at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, August 4, 2023. CORE is Kirtland’s craft, outdoor recreation and entertainment center where customers can access services consolidated into one convenient