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  • Young chefs compete in Youth Center cooking challenge

    Frantic stirring, mixing and frying as the time remaining is called out combines with the hurried rush to get food to plates in a gourmet presentation.This is the scene during the last few minutes at the  "Iron Chef Competition" at the Youth Center. It is the culminating event for the past 12 weeks

  • AFRL's Space Vehicles gets new director

    Col. Russ Teehan assumed command as is the new director of the Air Force Research Laboratory's Space Vehicles  Directorate and commander of the Phillips Research Site at a ceremony at the AFRL Conference Center June 2."I look forward to this opportunity," Teehan said. "I look forward to working with

  • Outdoor Rec offers activities to get into the swing of summer

    Kirtland's Outdoor Recreation program embraces summer with children's programs, kayak clinics, pool activities, brewery tours and more, while guides help Airmen and their families create their own outdoor expeditions."No matter what you do with us, it's going to be an adventure," said Joni VanMeir,

  • Retired general enjoys camaraderie of ballooning

    The eyes of retired Maj. Gen. David Eichhorn and his crew focused on one tiny black helium balloon.Called a "pi ball" -- short for "pilot balloon" -- the black balloon was released into the wind to test flying conditions early Memorial Day morning. The small helium balloon would be the only one to

  • 377th ABW has new take on wingman program

    The 377th Air Base Wing's new method of making the wingman attitude part daily life allows personnel to tailor training to their needs.Teresa Reinhard, 377th ABW community support coordinator, said Air Force regulations require two "wingman days" for professional and personal development every year.

  • Warrior of the Week: Staff Sgt. Adam Reichold

    Name: Staff Sgt.Adam ReicholdSquadron: 705th Combat Training SquadronDuty Title: NCOIC Intelligence TrainingGoals: Reichold's short term goals include passing his Course 15 set B test and successfully PCSing to Korea in the fall. His long term goals include attending the National Intelligence

  • Albuquerque veteran recalls early days at Kirtland

    As Kirtland Air Force Base celebrates the 75th anniversary of military in Albuquerque, one former Air Force officer recalls his service as a member of the first cadre tasked with opening the base here.Albuquerque resident Arnold Ringstead was a member of the Army Air Corps serving at March Field in

  • Honor Guardsman of the Month: Senior Airman Trevor McClellan

    Name: Senior Airman Trevor A. McClellanUnit: 58th Aircraft Maintenance SquadronDuty Title:  Electrical and environmental specialist journeymanJob Description: Osprey maintainerHometown: Helotes, TexasCareer goals: To complete my first contract with continuous progression.Why I enjoy serving in the

  • Defender's wife named spouse of year

    A 377th Security Forces Squadron member's wife was named Kirtland Spouse of the Year by the Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce and honored at the Armed ForcesBanquet held Saturday at the Embassy Suites in Albuquerque.Savannah Hewett, wife of patrolman Tech. Sgt. Frank Hewett, has been part of the

  • Dean: Face-to-face talk, openness soothe conflict

    Communication plays a key role in leading diverse organizations, the dean of the University of New Mexico Anderson School of Management told an audience May 6 at the Mountain View Club.Dean Craig White, the brother of 377th Medical Group Commander Col. Jeffrey White, shared information about the