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  • Moving to higher grounds: AC-130J relocating to 58 SOW at Kirtland

    The 58th Special Operations Wing at Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M., hosted an aircraft arrival ceremony on Sept. 5 to mark the arrival of the U.S. Air Force AC-130J Ghostrider gunship. This historic event introduced the AC-130J into the ranks of distinguished aircraft at Kirtland.

  • 58 SOW welcomes new commander

    Maj. Gen. Clark Quinn (left), Nineteenth Air Force commander, passes the guidon to Col. Jason Allen (right), 58th Special Operations Wing incoming commander, during a change of command ceremony at Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M., June 21, 2024. The passing of the guidon is a ceremonial tradition

  • 908th partners with 23rd FTS preparing aircrew for future training mission

    The 908th Airlift Wing has looked to the U.S. Air Force’s subject matter experts when it comes to training helicopter crew members in preparation for the wing’s new mission, the formal training unit for the MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopter.Starting in September 2021, when the 908th sent Lt. Col. Jeffrey

  • New Mexico tribal leaders visit Kirtland

    New Mexico tribal leaders and members visit Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M., Nov. 15, 2023. During the visit, they met with 58th Special Operations Wing and the 351st Special Warfare Training Squadron leadership and team members. The tribal leaders and members were able to watch a combat search and

  • Elevating Air Force efficiency through innovative data management

    The concept of Monte Carlo simulation involves a mathematical approach to anticipate potential outcomes within uncertain events. Employed by computer programs, this technique analyzes historical data to forecast a spectrum of future results based on data that is input into the simulation.Since its

  • 58 MXG Change of Command

    Col. Jeffrey Johns, incoming 58th Maintenance Group commander, renders his first salute to members of the 58th MXG during a change of command ceremony at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, June 23, 2023. During the ceremony Col. Lance Myerson, outgoing 58th MXG commander, relinquished command to