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Chief Master Sgt. Melvina Smith, Air Force Global Strike Command command chief, meets a group of Team Kirtland first sergeants at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, July 11, 2023. During her visit, Smith learned about Kingfish ACE, met with Team Kirtland chiefs, first sergeants, and attended a drone demo. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Karissa Dick.)

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Master Sgt. Charles Kuykendall, 377th Force Support Squadron Airman, shows the Kingfish ACE game to Chief Master Sgt. Melvina Smith, Air Force Global Strike Command command chief, at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, July 11, 2023. Kingfish ACE is a strategic board game used to teach Airmen strategies and logistics for the placement of installations around the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Todd Berenger.)

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Chief Master Sgt. Melvina Smith, Air Force Global Strike Command command chief, meets a group of Team Kirtland chiefs to discuss topics about the enlisted force at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, July 11, 2023. During her visit, Smith learned about Kingfish ACE, met with Team Kirtland chiefs, first sergeants, and attended a drone demo. (U.S. Air Force photo by Todd Berenger.)

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Chief Master Sgt. Melvina Smith, Air Force Global Strike Command command chief, meets Col. Michael Power, 377th Air Base Wing and installation commander, during her visit to Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, July 11, 2023. During her visit, Smith learned about Kingfish ACE, met with Team Kirtland chiefs, first sergeants, and attended a drone demo. (U.S. Air Force photo by Todd Berenger.)

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Chief Master Sgt. Melvina Smith, Air Force Global Strike Command command chief, Chief Master Sgt. Antonio Cooper, 377th Air Base Wing command chief, and Chief Master Sgt. Neco Johnson, AFGSC command first sergeant, pose with 377th Security Forces Squadron Nightingale team at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, July 11, 2023. The chiefs attended a Nightingale drone demo where they learned about its capabilities and implementation across Kirtland. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Karissa Dick.)

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Chief Master Sgt. Melvina Smith, Air Force Global Strike Command command chief, attends a 377th Security Forces Squadron Nightingale drone demo at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, July 11, 2023. The Nightingale is an autonomous drone system used to protect critical infrastructure, provide integrated base defense, and live video feed for Kirtland defenders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Karissa Dick.)

AFGSC Command Chief visits Team Kirtland

Published July 12, 2023
By Senior Airman Karissa Dick
377th Air Base Wing Public Affairs

KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- Chief Master Sgt. Melvina Smith, Air Force Global Strike Command command chief, meets a group of Team Kirtland first sergeants at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, July 11, 2023. During her visit, Smith learned about Kingfish ACE, met with Team Kirtland chiefs, first sergeants, and attended a drone demo. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Karissa Dick.)