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Kirtland AFB NCO named DG at NCO Academy

Tech. Sgt. James Arent, 377th Security Forces Group, center, graduated Dec. 11, 2012, from the Robert Gaylor NCO Academy at Joint Base San Antonio, Texas, where he was recognized as a distinguished graduate of Class 13-1. On the left is Chief Master Sgt. Russell Howell, the academy’s commandant, and on the right is retired Chief Master Sgt. Paul Weseloh, vice president of the Air Force Association’s Alamo Chapter. Courtesy photo.
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'Order of the Nucleus' Induction

Maj. Gen. Garrett Harencak, Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center commander, left, inducted a new class of five “Order of the Nucleus” recipients Jan. 24 at the National Museum of Nuclear Science & History. The “Order of the Nucleus” is an AFNWC award presented to those who are supporting and have supported the nuclear enterprise with great distinction. Dr. Carolyne Hart, second from left, retired from an illustrious 33-year career at Sandia National Laboratories. David Seely, third from left, has led Kirtland Federal Credit Union in Albuquerque as president and CEO since 1990. Gabriel Herrera, center, of the 898th Munitions Squadron, has supported the Kirtland Underground Munitions Maintenance and Storage Complex for more than 20 years. Bill Patterson, second from right, is a U.S. Air Force veteran of the Korean War who retired after a 37-year career at SNL. Maj. Gen. Terrence A. “Terry” Feehan, right, is vice commander, Space and Missile Systems Center, Los Angeles AFB, Calif. Photo by Dennis Carlson.
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Mayor tours fuel site

Col. John Kubinec, installation commander at Kirtland AFB, right, conducted a tour for Albuquerque Mayor Richard J. Berry of the newly upgraded fuel plume remediation equipment Jan. 23 at the base’s bulk fuel facility site. The new system, called a “soil vapor extraction catalytic oxidizer,” will allow for more efficient and effective remediation. The technology has been used successfully at other fuel spill sites across the nation, including New Mexico.
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Brig. Gen. Sandra E. Finan

Brig,Gen. Finan nominated for promotion to Maj. Gen.
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Airman 1st Class Trevor Runyan

Airman 1st Class Trevor Runyan, a pararescue student stationed at Kirtland Air Force Base, took first place in two events during a national table tennis tournament in Las Vegas in December.
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Flag football champs

KIRTLAND AFB, N.M. -- On Nov. 15, the combined 377th Comptroller Squadron, 377th Force Support Squadron, 377th Air Base Wing staff agencies and player pool team defeated a combined 377th Weapons System Security Squadron / 377th Security Forces Squadron team 22-14 to become the base’s intramural flag football champions for the second straight year. Team members are, from left to right: (from left to right):SrA Brendan Park, SrA Darius Golson, MSgt Charles Hicks, SrA Victor Gonzales, SrA Shawn Cooper, SSgt Ralphael Bell, SSgt Daniel Wong, SrA Jedidiah Morris, TSgt Michelle Stewart, SSgt Henry Harriel, Mr. Michael Moody, SrA Freddie Meggs, A1C Nicholas Williams, and SMSgt Curtis Green - Coach.(Courtesy photo)
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Kirtland AFB pilot among crews awarded 2011 Mackay Trophy

KIRTLAND AFB, N.M. -- The National Aeronautic Association presented the 2011 Mackay Trophy to crewmembers of “Pedro 83,” a combat search and rescue mission in Afghanistan. Fifteen of the 20 participants, including Maj. Phillip Bryant, 58th Operations Support Squadron assistant director of operations at Kirtland AFB, were present to be recognized by Gen. Mark Welsh, Air Force chief of staff. (Courtesy photo)
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Honorary commanders inducted

KIRTLAND AFB, N.M. – Team Kirtland held its annual Honorary Commanders Assumption of Command Ceremony Nov. 1 at the Mountain View Club. Col. Vince Becklund, 58th Special Operations Wing commander, right, and Ethan Epstein, Modrall Sperling law firm. (Photo by Ken Moore)
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Honorary commanders inducted

KIRTLAND AFB, N.M. – Team Kirtland held its annual Honorary Commanders Assumption of Command Ceremony Nov. 1 at the Mountain View Club. Col. Paul Barney, 377th Security Forces Group commander, right, and Ray Schultz, Albuquerque Police Department chief. (Photo by Ken Moore)
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Honorary commanders inducted

KIRTLAND AFB, N.M. – Team Kirtland held its annual Honorary Commanders Assumption of Command Ceremony Nov. 1 at the Mountain View Club. Col. Thomas Ventriglia, 377th Maintenance Group commander, right, and Patricia Knighten, Prescient 360 owner. (Photo by Ken Moore)
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Honorary commanders inducted

KIRTLAND AFB, N.M. – Team Kirtland held its annual Honorary Commanders Assumption of Command Ceremony Nov. 1 at the Mountain View Club. Lt. Col. Antoinette Gant, commander of the Army Corps of Engineers Albuquerque District, right, and Christine Glidden, Ornamental and Architectural Metal Fabrication president. (Photo by Ken Moore)
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Honorary commanders inducted

KIRTLAND AFB, N.M. – Team Kirtland held its annual Honorary Commanders Assumption of Command Ceremony Nov. 1 at the Mountain View Club. James Rubeor, Air Force Safety Center executive director, right, and Marla Wood, ARCA business enterprise director. (Photo by Ken Moore)
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Honorary commanders inducted

KIRTLAND AFB, N.M. – Team Kirtland held its annual Honorary Commanders Assumption of Command Ceremony Nov. 1 at the Mountain View Club. Col. William Cooley, Air Force Research Laboratory Space Vehicles Directorate director, right, and Barbara Brazil, New Mexico deputy cabinet secretary for business. (Photo by Ken Moore)
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Honorary commanders inducted

KIRTLAND AFB, N.M. – Team Kirtland held its annual Honorary Commanders Assumption of Command Ceremony Nov. 1 at the Mountain View Club. Col. Dagvin Anderson, 58th Operations Group commander, right, and John Murphy, Enterprise Holdings vice president and general manager. (Photo by Ken Moore)
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Honorary commanders inducted

KIRTLAND AFB, N.M. – Team Kirtland held its annual Honorary Commanders Assumption of Command Ceremony Nov. 1 at the Mountain View Club. Col. Paul Tibbets IV, Air Force Inspection Agency commander, right, and Steve Paternoster, owner, Scalo Northern Italian Grill and president/CEO of Central New Mexico YMCA. (Photo by Ken Moore)
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Honorary commanders inducted

KIRTLAND AFB, N.M. – Team Kirtland held its annual Honorary Commanders Assumption of Command Ceremony Nov. 1 at the Mountain View Club. David Robertson, Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Center executive director, right, and Jim Baca, Intel Corp. principal engineer. (Photo by Ken Moore)
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Honorary commanders inducted

KIRTLAND AFB, N.M. – Team Kirtland held its annual Honorary Commanders Assumption of Command Ceremony Nov. 1 at the Mountain View Club. Col. John Kubinec, 377th Air Base Wing commander, right, and Michael Chase, Chugach Government Services, Inc., quality assurance manager. (Photo by Ken Moore)
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Honorary commanders inducted

KIRTLAND AFB, N.M. – Stuart Purviance, Kirtland Partnership Committee executive director, was named a “Kirtland AFB Wingman” during the Nov. 1 induction of Team Kirtland Honorary Commanders at the Mountain View Club. (Photo by Ken Moore)
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AFRL plays major role in historic near-space jump

KIRTLAND AFB, N.M. -- The launch crew for Felix Baumgartner’s historic leap from near-space stand in front of the 2,900-pound capsule, which would take the Austrian daredevil to an altitude of 128,000 feet, a few hours before liftoff Oct. 14. Harold “Vernon” Baker, who serves with the Air Force Research Laboratory’s Space Vehicles Directorate, (back row, fourth from left) and ATA Aerospace employee Tracy Gerber (front row, fourth from left) played significant roles in the record-breaking event. (Courtesy photo)
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Officer runs 50 marathons by age 50

KIRTLAND AFB, N.M. -- Lt. Col. Craig Hess displays the shoes he has worn in marathons. Hess ran 50 marathons before reaching his 50th birthday. (Courtesy photo)
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