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2011 Command Post Airman of the Year for Air Force Materiel Command

Airman 1st Class David Brown, assigned to the 377th Air Base Wing Command Post at Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M., has been named the 2011 Command Post Airman of the Year for Air Force Materiel Command.

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498th Nuclear Systems Wing Inactivated

KIRTLAND AFB, N.M. -- Brig. Gen. Garrett Harencak, left, commander of the Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center, presided Jan. 27 at a ceremony inactivating the 498th Nuclear Systems Wing at Kirtland Air Force Base. Col. Walter Lindsley, right, was the wing’s commander. (Photo by Todd Berenger)

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Air Force Safety Center Change of Command

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz (left) passes the Air Force Safety Center guidon to Maj. Gen. Gregory A. Feest, the new AFSC commander, in a change-of-command ceremony on Sept. 1, 2010, at Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M. U.S. Air Force photo by Dennis Carlson

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Chief of preventive dentistry earns AF award

KIRTLAND AFB, N.M. – Lisa Esparza, 377th Dental Squadron chief of preventive dentistry, was the recipient of the Dental Civilian of the Year award. (Courtesy photo)

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Improving the life cycle management of nuclear weapons systems

Steve Amburgey, Deputy Program Executive Officer for Strategic Systems, discusses an upcoming reorganization of the Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center with Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James during her March 9 visit to Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M. Strategic Systems is scheduled to merge with the Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center later this year in a move that will improve the life cycle management of nuclear weapons systems, allowing the center to sharpen their focus on acquisition and sustainment of nuclear weapon capabilities. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Meredith Mingledorff/Released)

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Mark Holmes, hydrogeologist, monitors the base’s second soil vapor extraction unit

Mark Holmes, hydrogeologist, 377th Civil Engineering Division monitors the base’s second soil vapor extraction unit, which was installed in August 2008 to assist in the remediation of the fuel leak. U.S. Air Force Photo by Michael Kleiman.

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National Day of Remembrance

Navajo underground uranium miners are an example of people who contributed to the building of a strong nuclear deterrent in our nation's defense. National Day of Remembrance, in which we reflect on these people, is Oct. 30. (Courtesy photo)

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Nuclear Capabilities Directorate activated

KIRTLAND AFB, N.M. -- Brig. Gen. Garrett Harencak, left, commander of the Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center, presided Jan. 27 at a ceremony activating the AFNWC’s Nuclear Capabilities Directorate at Kirtland Air Force Base. Col. Clarence “CJ” Johnson, right, is the organization’s director. (Photo by Todd Berenger)

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POW/MIA Recognition Day ceremony

Capt. Benjamin Washburn, 377th Security Forces Squadron, delivers the POW/MIA flag to the New Mexico Veterans Memorial Sept. 17 to begin the National POW/MIA Recognition Day ceremony. U.S. Air Force Photo by Elizabeth Martinez

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POW/MIA Recognition Day ceremony

The Kirtland AFB Honor Guard prepares to post the colors. U.S. Air Force Photo by Elizabeth Martinez.

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POW/MIA Recognition Day ceremony

Robyn Tarin sings the national anthem during the National POW/MIA Recognition Day ceremony Sept. 17 at the New Mexico Veterans Memorial. U.S. Air Force Photo by Elizabeth Martinez

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President Obama greets Brig. Gen. Evrett H. Thomas, Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center commander

President Barack Obama is greeted by Brig. Gen. Everett Thomas, Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center commander, Sept. 27 during a visit to Albuquerque. U.S. Air Force Photo by Todd Berenger.

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President Obama greets Col. Robert L. Maness, 377th Air Base Wing commander

President Barack Obama is greeted by Col. Robert L. Maness, 377th Air Base Wing commander, Sept. 27 during a visit to Albuquerque. U.S. Air Force Photo by Todd Berenger.

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