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April 5, 2024
Discipline and Determination

Hard work, discipline, integrity and determination all define Lt. Col. Steven Young, 377th Test Support Squadron commander, who has stepped back onto the bodybuilding stage for the second time in his life since 2007.
March 22, 2024
A Resilient Journey

At the young age of 11, Valentina Basile said farewell to the bustling city of Toronto, Canada, as her family ventured south to the scenic mountains of Fairfax, Virginia in the United States. This transformative journey into the U.S., motivated by her father’s job working for an airport, shaped the
March 7, 2024
Bamboo Eagle, first-ever US, UK, AUS C2-driven, live-fly, simultaneous LVC exercise

Airmen from the 505th Command and Control Wing at Hurlburt Field, Nellis Air Force Base, and Kirtland AFB executed the U.S. Air Force Warfare Center's first-ever C2-driven, live-fly and simultaneous live, virtual, and constructive exercise Bamboo Eagle for more than 3,000 U.S. service members and
Feb. 23, 2024
Empowering tomorrow’s leaders: UNM ROTC cadets attend Kirtland’s combative course

Kirtland’s 377th Security Forces Group conducted a combative course for the University of New Mexico, Reserve Officer Training Corps cadets at Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M., Feb. 9, 2024. Situated in the heart of Albuquerque, Kirtland symbolizes service and unity. For James Brining, an ROTC cadet
Feb. 21, 2024
Kirtland’s 377th Dental Clinic ensures Air Force readiness

The 377th Dental Clinic at Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M. stands as a beacon of service, commitment, and excellence. The Airmen at this clinic embody the core values of the Air Force, with a mission that prioritizes the well-being of Airmen and service members. Their dedication to ensuring dental
Feb. 6, 2024
Enhancing Leadership Beyond Duty: Kirtland’s first sergeant professional development seminar

In an effort to promote professional growth and build camaraderie, the first sergeants from Kirtland, Cannon, and Holloman Air Force Bases and the New Mexico Air National Guard recently gathered for a seminar that extended beyond their conventional roles at Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M., Feb. 1-2,
Feb. 1, 2024
Maxwell welcomes first active-duty flying training unit since 1945

The 908th Airlift Wing has an active-duty associate mission partner on Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama for the first time.Detachment 3 of the 58th Operations Group had an official activation ceremony Jan. 31, 2024, on Maxwell.
Jan. 26, 2024
Leadership Beyond the Rank: CMSAF JoAnne S. Bass engages with Kirtland Airmen

In a powerful demonstration of leadership and commitment to the welfare of Airmen, Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass, visited Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M., Jan. 22-24, to listen and address the concerns of today’s Airmen.
Dec. 18, 2023
Forging Leaders: Kirtland’s First Term Officer’s Course

The First Term Officers Course (FTOC), offered at Kirtland Air Force Base, is an in-depth course used to bridge the gap between commissioning programs and the demanding operational world of the military.
Dec. 7, 2023
Combined US, coalition force increase combat effectiveness during Indo-Pacific Virtual Flag exercise

For the first time in the fourteen-year history of the Virtual Flag: Coalition exercise, integrated forces from the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, and Canada fought against a peer adversary in a virtual Indo-Pacific area of responsibility. To increase combat effectiveness, the combined