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  • Commander’s Corner: Thank you volunteers; stay safe Kirtland

    I'd like to start this week's commander's corner by extending my appreciation to the 70+ volunteers who graciously gave up their Saturday evening to pay tribute to one of our local heroes. Last week, the Tuskegee Airmen were awarded the Congressional Gold Medal in Washington, D.C. This medal is the

  • Career Focus: Balance work with family

    Working extra hours is normal in our profession. Yet, we sometimes push ourselves beyond the norm. When I was an Airman, I willingly worked an 18-hour shift on the flightline. I was not supposed to work beyond 12 hours for safety reasons, but I got so immersed in troubleshooting an A-10's

  • Commander's Corner: 377th MDG takes care of returning servicemembers

    The spotlight on Walter Reed Army Medical Center, D.C., has caused concern over the medical care our injured servicemembers are receiving, especially our men and women returning from deployment. If you saw the story in last Sunday's Albuquerque Journal, then you know that we have a good news story

  • Airmail: Where to smoke?

    Question: What are the current and future base smoking policies? Where is smoking not allowed, and is there a plan in the future to make it base wide? Answer: Tobacco use policy is derived from Air Force Instruction 40-102, Tobacco Use in the Air Force and Kirtland Instruction 40-102, Tobacco Use on

  • Career Focus: Professional development is key to our success

    Growing up as the 10th child in a family with 11 children was intense. Whether my siblings and I knew it or not, we always wanted to be noticed and succeed. My brothers and sisters chose positive ways to shine by earning stellar grades, playing sports and participating in extracurricular activities.

  • Commander’s Corner: Remember to recognize your people

    It can be almost too easy to take co-workers and subordinates for granted who work hard every day. There are Airmen, Soldiers, Sailors, Marines and civilians out there who are consistently doing amazing things and going out of their way not just in work but also outside of work. If you supervise one

  • Career Focus: You can’t beat this

    A few weeks ago, I received a call from a young man who was very interested in joining our Air Force. His name was Erik. He wanted to join the elite pararescue career field. However, he was a little skeptical about some things his recruiter had told him. So he contacted me and asked if I could give

  • Commander's Corner: family housing town hall meetings begin

    Kirtland Family Housing is in the process of hosting a series of town hall meetings for all housing residents. The first meeting, for residents that live in Villages I and VII, was held last week and provided residents with updates on housing issues and an avenue to voice concerns. If you were

  • Airmail, March 2

    We want your suggestions and comments; however, you may also call base agencies or use the chain of command. Callers to Airmail will not have their names printed in the Nucleus. To submit an Airmail, e-mail airmail@kirtland.af.mil, call 846-4240, or write 377 ABW/CC Airmail 2000 Wyoming Blvd. SE

  • Commander's Corner: Keep AFSO21 in your minds

    Guess what? The Air Force is downsizing. I realize this isn't news to most of you, but there are still a few stubborn, "old school" people out there who are still in denial. They're still trying to "do more with less" and continuing the same old unwieldy, lengthy processes that they were taught as