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July 25, 2023
Kirtland Air Force Base Celebrates Zia Fest

The Kirtland community interacts with a UH-1N Huey and its crew during Zia Fest at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, July 21, 2023. The helicopter crews took the opportunity to show off their aircraft to festival guests and their families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Spencer Kanar.)
July 12, 2023
Big Brothers Big Sisters visit the 58th Special Operations Wing

Members of the 150th Air National Guard and 58th Special Operations Wing pose for a group photo next to an HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter with students and mentors from Big Brothers Big Sisters during a visit to the 58th Special Operations Wing at Kirtland Air Force Base, June 27, 2023.The primary
July 10, 2023
Enhancing aviation excellence: 357th Airlift Squadron trains at Kirtland for Maxwell FTU

Kirtland Air Force Base has served as a hub for aviation excellence for decades, which is what brought members of the 357th Airlift Squadron to New Mexico. The 357th Airlift Squadron, the flying unit of the 908th Airlift Wing at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, recently dispatched six of their
June 30, 2023
Kirtland Airmen assists Civil Air Patrol with training

Airmen from Kirtland Air Force Base helped Civil Air Patrol complete an intensive Pararescue and Survival Orientation Course on the installation from June 6-16, 2023.
June 29, 2023
58 Special Operations Wing at Kirtland assists Colorado authorities missing hiker search

The 58th Special Operations Wing at Kirtland Air Force Base is assisting in the search and rescue of a missing hiker in Southwest Colorado.
June 28, 2023
AFIA Change of Command

Maj. Gen. Kennith Bibb, Department of the Air Force Deputy Inspector General, Office of the Secretary of the Air Force, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, receives the guidon from Col. Brian Vlaun, outgoing Department of the Air Force Inspection Agency (AFIA) commander, during a change of command ceremony
June 27, 2023
Sandia Base Elementary School embarks on modernization journey

Kirtland Air Force Base’s own Sandia Base Elementary School is undergoing a transformative update to provide a new learning environment for generations to come. The first phase of construction is well underway, after the groundbreaking ceremony in April of this year.
June 26, 2023
Airmen at Vandenberg donate over 300 lbs of pet food and supplies to Santa Barbara County animal shelters

On June 15, 2023, members of the 576th Flight Test Squadron came together to donate pet food and supplies to local animal shelters. The event, known as “TOP DOG,” was a huge success, with over 35 attendees and more than 300 pounds of pet food, pet toys and cleaning supplies donated.
June 26, 2023
Kirtland offers new housing program

Kirtland Air Force Base’s Military Housing Office is managing a Rental Partnership Program to expand quality, community housing choices in an effort to alleviate the challenges for active duty to find affordable housing. RPP is allowing Airmen and their families to find competitive rate housing that
June 26, 2023
377th Air Base Wing Commander, Col. Michael Power in-processes Kirtland

377th Air Base Wing Commander, Col. Michael Power (left), was greeted at the welcome center by Elaine Rizek as he in-processed at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, June 26, 2023. Col. Michael Power assumed command of the 377th Air Base Wing from Col. Jason Vattioni during a change of command