Features

June 21, 2021
Tiger One Out: a final interview with Col. Miller

Exit interview of Col. David S. Miller, commander of the 377th Air Base Wing at Kirtland AFB. N.M.
Nov. 4, 2020
Kirtland AFB wildlife management program tracks (mountain) lions, tigers (not really) and bears

A military base, because of its extensive undeveloped areas, can be a haven for wildlife. This is especially true for an installation as large as Kirtland Air Force Base, with more than 50,000 acres providing habitat for many creatures, from burrowing owls to bears.
May 11, 2020
Kirtland CDC children spread smiles, support in the community

Throughout the month of April, the Gibson Child Development Center on Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, began a project to show appreciation for the Albuquerque community and its essential workers.
Aug. 23, 2018
58 MXS Airmen keep helicopters flying

The Airmen of the 58th Maintenance Squadron’s Test Cell and Engine Shop have the important responsibility of rebuilding, recertifying and testing helicopter engines for the UH-1N Huey and HH-60G Pave Hawk, for not only Kirtland’s inventory, but other bases as well.
Aug. 13, 2018
Ten things to know when getting an official photo

You’re about to apply for that dream special duty that will rocket your career forward. All that’s left in your package is an official photo. You know you look good. Now all you have to do is call the Kirtland Air Force Base photo lab and show up, right?Well, it’s not that simple.Here are the 10
Aug. 6, 2018
Getting through the storms of grief; Senior Master Sgt. Anthony Anderson

This is beginning of a series featuring speakers from the quarterly Kirtland Talks seminar. People featured at Kirtland Talks are often chosen because they have stories of personal and/or professional adversity and a demonstration of resiliency to share.
July 31, 2018
Carrying on tradition: Father and son, now brothers in arms

Airman 1st Class David Mapel, is following in the footsteps of his father, Chief Master Sergeant Mark Mapel, as a CV-22 Osprey special mission aviator. The senior Mapel is currently the 1st Special Operations Group chief enlisted manager standards and evaluations.Special missions aviators cover
Nov. 27, 2017
Kirtland Warrior: Staff Sgt. Justin Rosner

Staff Sgt. Justin Rosner, 58th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, was selected by his leadership for the Kirtland Warrior spotlight.
June 6, 2017
Surviving Khobar Towers: An Airman’s Story

June 25, 1996 at 10:15 p.m. A large truck pulls into aparking lot across the fence line from the military housing complex known asKhobar Towers in near Dhahran, Saudi Arabia. Col. Michael Harner, then a lieutenant, had justreturned to his quarters from a run. Standing on the balcony, he looks out
Feb. 13, 2017
Kirtland Warrior: Tech Sgt. Jeremy Parks

Name: Tech. Sgt. Jeremy ParksSquadron: Defense Nuclear Weapons SchoolDuty Title: Course Manager/InstructorHometown: Spokane, WashingtonGoals: Parks' goal is to make master sergeant. He is currently working towards a bachelor's degree in emergency management and would like to complete it within