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June 3, 2022
377th SFG finalizes deactivation with furling ceremony

The Kirtland Air Force Base Honor Guard presents the colors during a furling ceremony for the 377th Security Support Squadron “Desert Mules” guidon at Kirtland AFB, N.M., June 2, 2022. During the ceremony, the guidon was furled and cased to recognize the inactivation of the 377 SSPTS “Desert Mules.”
June 3, 2022
CMSSF visits Guardians and Airmen at KAFB

Chief Master Sgt. of the Space Force Roger A. Towberman meets Airmen and Guardians from the Mobile Range Flight at Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M., May 31, 2022. During his visit, Chief Towberman toured the MRF, met with Space Force senior leadership, hosted an all-call with Space Force Airmen and
May 20, 2022
377th MDG immunization clinic ensures medical readiness

The 377th Medical Group immunizations clinic works tirelessly to ensure every patient is properly cared for, and is vital to maintaining the medical and mission readiness of Kirtland Air Force Base.
May 18, 2022
Kirtland AFB, Cibola National Forest implement Stage III fire restrictions

On May 19, 2022, Cibola National Forest implemented Stage III fire restrictions. The order is necessary to protect public health and safety due to extreme fire danger. It will be in effect through December 31, 2022, or until rescinded. Concurrently, Kirtland AFB restricted range operations and any
May 18, 2022
Team Kirtland inducts new honorary commanders

Team Kirtland inducted 30 new honorary commanders during a ceremony on base May 12, 2022.
May 12, 2022
Kirtland firefighters deploy to fight largest wildland fire in US

A team of firefighters from Kirtland Air Force Base has deployed to combat the largest wildland fire in the United States.
May 11, 2022
First-of-its kind Honorary Command Chief program kicks off at AFGSC

Chief Master Sgt. Melvina Smith, Air Force Global Strike Command’s Command Chief Master Sergeant, kicked off the first-of-its kind Honorary Command Chief program May 10.
May 3, 2022
Vertical Magazine visits 58th Special Operations Wing

KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE, NEW MEXICO—The 58th Special Operations Wing recently hosted contributing editor Elan Head and photographer Lloyd Horgan from Vertical Magazine and its sister publication, Skies Magazine, to highlight the flying training mission here.
April 22, 2022
KAFB hosts helping agencies open house

Members of Team Kirtland receive informational pamphlets and souvenirs during a base helping agencies open house at Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M., April 21, 2022. KAFB hosted the event to highlight services from agencies such as the Airman and Family Readiness Flight, Base Chapel, Military OneSource
April 19, 2022
VIRTUAL FLAG: Homeland Defense exercise sharpens skills, deters enemy aggression

VIRTUAL FLAG 22-2: Homeland Defense exercise was successfully executed at the 705th Combat Training Squadron’s Distributed Mission Operation Center, or DMOC, located at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, and distributed locations around the world from March 28 – Apr. 1.