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211122-F-MQ455-2108

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Erin O’Sullivan, 58th Training Squadron loadmaster student training with the 415th Special Operations Squadron, performs a pre-flight inspection on Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M., Nov. 22, 2021. Before the aircraft is powered on, loadmasters perform initial preflight checks to ensure the safety of the aircrew. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ireland Summers)
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211122-F-MQ455-2065

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Erin O’Sullivan, 58th Training Squadron loadmaster student training with the 415th Special Operations Squadron, performs a pre-flight inspection on Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M., Nov. 22, 2021. Loadmaster students receive formal training at the 415th SOS on KAFB before graduating and proceeding to their operational units or continuing follow-on training, such as Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ireland Summers)
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211122-F-MQ455-2044

A U.S. Air Force MC-130J Commando II assigned to the 415th Special Operations Squadron prepares for flight on Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M., Nov. 22, 2021. At the 415th SOS, student loadmasters are trained to conduct several missions, including rescue airdrops and aerial refueling. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ireland Summers)
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Chief Master Sergeant John T. Pilla III

Official bio photo for CMSgt John T. Pilla III
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Kirtland AFB welcomes new HH-60W, Jolly Green II

The 58th Special Operations Wing at Kirtland AFB welcomed the Air Force’s newest combat search and rescue helicopter, the HH-60W “Jolly Green II,” Dec. 17, 2020.
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AC-130J Ghostrider Formal Training Unit moving to Kirtland AFB

The AC-130J is a highly modified C-130J capable of extremely accurate navigation due to the fully integrated navigation systems with dual inertial navigation systems and global positioning system. Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M., has been selected for the relocation of the AC-130J Ghostrider Formal Training Unit from Hurlburt Field, Fla. scheduled to begin the summer of 2022.
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201103-F-MQ455-1126

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Craig D. Wills, 19th Air Force commander, bestows the Distinguished Flying Cross to U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Samuel T. Levander, 71st Special Operations Squadron operations section chief, at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, Nov. 3, 2020. The Distinguished Flying Cross medal is awarded to service members for heroism or extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ireland Summers)
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201103-F-MQ455-1104

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Craig D. Wills, 19th Air Force commander, bestows the Bronze Star Medal to U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. John R. Leachman, 71st Special Operations Squadron CV-22 Osprey evaluator pilot, at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, Nov. 3, 2020. The Bronze Star Medal is awarded to service members for heroism and meritorious achievement during a military operation against an armed enemy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ireland Summers)
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201103-F-MQ455-1085

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Craig D. Wills, 19th Air Force commander, bestows the Distinguished Flying Cross to U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Adam C. Darrow, 58th Operations Group Detachment 1 commander, at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, Nov. 3, 2020. The Distinguished Flying Cross medal is awarded to service members for heroism or extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ireland Summers)
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201103-F-MQ455-1064

Team Kirtland members gather to honor and recognize recipients of the Bronze Star Medal and Distinguished Flying Cross medal at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, Nov. 3, 2020. Three members of the 58th Special Operations Wing were recognized and awarded for their exemplary acts of service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ireland Summers)
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201103-F-MQ455-1054

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Craig D. Wills, 19th Air Force commander, speaks during a ceremony at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, Nov. 3,2020. Wills visited Kirtland Air Force Base and bestowed the Bronze Star Medal and Distinguished First Class award to three Airmen for their heroic actions during an emergency operation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ireland Summers)
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201103-F-MQ455-1028

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Craig D. Wills, 19th Air Force commander, salutes during the National Anthem at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, Nov. 3, 2020. Wills presented a Bronze Star Medal and two Distinguished Flying Cross awards to Airmen from the 58th Special Operations Wing for their acts of heroism and bravery while participating in an emergency operation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ireland Summers)
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201103-F-MQ455-1023

Members of the Kirtland Air Force Base Honor Guard present the colors during an award ceremony at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, Nov. 3, 2020. A ceremony was held to recognize and honor 58th Special Operation Wing recipients of the Bronze Star Medal and Distinguished Flying Cross for their acts of heroism and bravery while participating in an emergency operation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ireland Summers)
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201103-F-MQ455-1007

From left, U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Craig D. Wills, 19th Air Force commander, Lt. Col. John R. Leachman, 71st Special Operations Squadron CV-22 Osprey evaluator pilot, Lt. Col. Adam C. Darrow, 58th Operations Group Detachment 1 commander, and Tech. Sgt. Samuel T. Levander, 71st Special Operations Squadron operations section chief, stand at attention during a ceremony at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, Nov. 3, 2020. Wills presented a Bronze Star Medal and two Distinguished Flying Cross awards to the recipients for their acts of heroism. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ireland Summers)
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200609-F-MQ455-1207

Airmen assigned to the 58th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron perform a pre-flight inspection of an MC-130J Commando II on Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, June 9, 2020. The aircraft is Kirtland’s first ‘Black Letter’ aircraft, meaning it has zero maintenance discrepancies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ireland Summers)
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200609-F-MQ455-1256

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Alexander Stillinger, left, 58th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron avionics specialist, marshalls a ‘Black Letter’ aircraft with his team standing at attention on Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, June 9, 2020. To celebrate aircraft 5759, an MC-130J Commando II, reaching ‘Black Letter’ status, the crew participated in a zero defect flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ireland Summers)
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200609-F-MQ455-1281

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Michael Z. Pittman, 58th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion apprentice, renders a salute on Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, June 9, 2020. To celebrate aircraft 5759, an MC-130J Commando II, reaching ‘Black Letter’ status, the crew participated in a zero defect flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ireland Summers)
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200609-F-MQ455-1285

Airmen assigned to the 58th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron board an MC-130J Commando II for a zero defect flight on Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, June 9, 2020. The aircraft is Kirtland’s first ‘Black Letter’ aircraft, meaning it has zero maintenance discrepancies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ireland Summers)
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200609-F-MQ455-1025

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Alexander Stillinger, 58th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron avionics specialist, performs a pre-flight inspection on Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, June 9, 2020. Stillinger is the dedicated crew chief for aircraft 5759, which received a ‘Black Letter’ for having zero maintenance discrepancies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ireland Summers)
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200609-F-MQ455-1128

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Alexander Stillinger, left, 58th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron avionics specialist, and U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Michael Z. Pittman, right, 58th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion apprentice, stand on an MC-130J Commando II on Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, June 9, 2020. Stillinger and Pittman are both on the aircraft’s dedicated crew and played key roles in bringing the aircraft to ‘Black Letter’ status. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ireland Summers)
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