Team Kirtland to modify services Published April 27, 2012 By Danny Monahan Danny Monahan KIRTLAND AFB, N.M. -- Based on a recent Air Force study, the 377th Force Support Squadron will modify several base services. "It was determined what needed to be kept, cut and modified, to better meet the needs of our Airmen," said Nanci Wildman, 377 FSS director. "We applied this process to each program we offer." The study separated all services into core and non-core categories. Core includes fitness centers, child care, dining facilities, Airman and Family Readiness Centers, libraries, outdoor recreation facilities and youth programs. Core activities will be kept. Non-core services consist of bowling centers, clubs, community centers, auto hobby shops, arts and crafts centers, golf courses and aero clubs. "The non-core services are where people will see the most changes," said Wildman. "They are not financially self-sustainable. These were tough calls." The Kirtland AFB Auto Hobby Shop will close by Sept. 30. "The auto hobby shop is a valuable benefit for our Airmen and their families. However, the Air Force is facing difficult fiscal decisions now, and one resulting directive is to stop spending appropriated funds on certain Services activities. Without appropriated funds, certain activities, such as the auto hobby shop, cannot sustain themselves and therefore -- most regrettably -- must close," said Col. Donald Conley, 377th Mission Support Group commander. As of Monday, the Mountain View Club will no longer serve lunch. Wildman said most services will still be operational, but some will have reduced hours or be collocated with other services. "Many of these changes have already taken place with little impact,"said Wildman. "We moved the Information, Tickets and Travel office to the Arts and Crafts Center months ago. We saved money collocating it with another services organization." Some service hours and locations have not been set. "We will maintain the services the base is willing to support, and we'll continue to support all Airmen resiliency programs," said Wildman. For more information, visit http://www.kirtlandforcesupport.com/.