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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
Aug. 4, 2023
Kirtland's Defense Threat Reduction Agency conducts a "build a bag" seminar

Tech. Sgt. Augustine Ortega from from the Defense Threat Reduction Agency conducted an annual course on "Building a Bag" at Kirtland Air Force Base in New Mexico, August 3, 2023. The purpose of the class was to educate people on what items they would require during a natural disaster. Each
Aug. 4, 2023
58th SOW First Sergeants perform random snacks of kindness

Team Kirtland’s First Sergeant Council partnered with the 58 Special Operations Wing’s True North team, headed by Tech. Sgt. Wallace Pallicer to host a Random Snacks of Kindness event to help boost the spirits of the Airmen at Kirtland that work to keep the mission going.