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The Kirtland Air Force Base Chiefs Group inducted five new members Jan. 25 at the Mountain View Club. Inductees were, from left to right, Chief Master Sergeant Robert Dinsmore, 512th Rescue Squadron; Chief Master Sergeant-select Kenneth Zera, 58th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron; Chief Master Sergeant Peter Padilla, Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Center; Chief Master Sergeant-select Curtis Green, 377th Force Support Squadron; and Chief Master Sergeant-select Benjamin Hedden, 58th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. Symbolizing that as chiefs, they are servants to Airmen, the five new inductees perform their first ceremonial service together by using a saber to cut the cake that will be served to guests.


Chief Induction

The Kirtland Air Force Base Chiefs Group inducted five new members Jan. 25 at the Mountain View Club. Inductees were, from left to right, Chief Master Sergeant Robert Dinsmore, 512th Rescue Squadron; Chief Master Sergeant-select Kenneth Zera, 58th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron; Chief Master Sergeant Peter Padilla, Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Center; Chief Master Sergeant-select Curtis Green, 377th Force Support Squadron; and Chief Master Sergeant-select Benjamin Hedden, 58th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. Symbolizing that as chiefs, they are servants to Airmen, the five new inductees perform their first ceremonial service together by using a saber to cut the cake that will be served to guests.

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Retired colonel and former Vietnam prisoner of war Lee Ellis speaks to members of the 351st Battlefield Airman Training Squadron commander. Ellis was at Kirtland May 2-3 to speak to the base about the importance of character, courage, commitment in leaders.
Retired colonel and former Vietnam prisoner of war Lee Ellis speaks to Team Kirtland members May 2-3 at the Base Theater. Ellis spoke about the importance of character, courage, commitment in leaders.
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Former Heisman Trophy winner Herschel Walker chats with Lt. Col. James Meier, 377th Weapons System Security Squadron commander, during his visit to Kirtland Dec. 12-13. Walker spoke at multiple venues, detailing his struggles with mental illness and encouraging those with issues to seek help.
Former Heisman Trophy winner Herschel Walker takes a moment to pose with Col. Eric Froehlich, 377th Air Base Wing commander, and his wife Stephanie, during his visit to Kirtland Dec. 12-13. Walker spoke at multiple venues on base, detailing his struggles with mental illness and encouraging those with issues to seek help.
Former Heisman Trophy winner Herschel Walker takes a moment to pose with members of the Kirtland Spouses' Club during his visit to Kirtland Dec. 12-13. Walker spoke at multiple venues on base, detailing his struggles with mental illness and encouraging those with issues to seek help.
Former Heisman Trophy winner Herschel Walker speaks to Airmen of the 377th Weapons System Security Squadron during his visit to Kirtland Dec. 12-13. Walker spoke at multiple venues on base, detailing his struggles with mental illness and encouraging those with issues to seek help.
Former Heisman Trophy winner Herschel Walker signs autographs following his visit with Airmen in the 377th Weapons System Security Squadron during his visit to Kirtland Dec. 12-13. Walker spoke at multiple venues on base, detailing his struggles with mental illness and encouraging those with issues to seek help.
Former pro football player Herschel Walker poses with plaques he signed for Staff Sgt. Brandon Stamper of the 377th Weapons System Security Squadron during his visit to the base Dec. 12-13. Walker came to the base to tell Airmen about his suffering with a mental illness. He said there is no shame in asking for help.
Former pro football player Herschel Walker speaks Team Kirtland members during his visit to the base Dec. 12-13. Walker came to the base to tell Airmen about his suffering with a mental illness. He said there is no shame in asking for help.
Staff Sgt. Travis Griffin, a Kirtland defender killed in action, is the hero of a new children’s book written by Staff Sgt. Frank V. Aguilar, 9th Security Forces Squadron, Beale Air Force Base, California. The book memorializes Griffin and raises money for scholarships for Security Forces members and their families.