June 12, 2025
Downloadable Version - TeKi Weekly June 12, 2025
The 377th Air Base Wing Public Affairs Office publishes the Team Kirtland (TeKi) weekly update each Thursday unless that day or the day after is a federal holiday or other non-duty day. To submit an item for consideration, email it to 377abw.pa@us.af.mil by 3p.m. the Wednesday before the requested day of publication. This is subject to change for weeks with a holiday.
TEAM KIRTLAND NEWS
ANNOUNCEMENTS
MPF will not have RAPIDS or DEERS capabilities, Jun 13-17
The MPF will be open but DMDC is coming to upgrade the computers so no CACs will be able to be made
New! Federal Holiday, June 19
Thursday, June 19 is a Federal Holiday. There is no AFGSC Family Day on Friday, June 20.
New! Road Closure, June. 9 - 20 Please be advised that there will be a road closure on San Mateo, from Grace Avenue to Randolph, starting on June 9th and expected to last until approximately June 20, 2025. This closure is necessary for the installation of a new gas line in that area. Road closure will off and on during this time frame.
New! Important: Check Your LES for Civilian Retention Incentive Pay
AFGSC implemented a command-wide 10% Civilian Retention Incentive last year. Due to Air Force-wide funding reductions, this incentive ended on May 17, 2025. Please check your Leave and Earnings Statement (LES) to ensure you are no longer receiving this incentive pay. If you are still receiving it, you will be liable for the overpayment.
For questions, contact Mrs. Denise Morris at (318) 456-8465 or denise.morris@us.af.mil. We appreciate your understanding and continued service.
WEST SIDE FITNESS RE-OPENING The West Side Fitness Center access issue has been resolved. The vendor had to do a major system upgrade that will require all previous West Side Fitness Center patrons to re-register their cards if they desire to continue using this facility (in addition to the east side). Please note that the east and west facilities have 2 separate systems. Note: The West Side Fitness Center is no longer issuing new Smart Cards due to funding constraints. However, if you currently possess one, you may re-register it. The West Side Fitness Center will reopen for CAC registration on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. beginning on 29 May.
Softball Season, July 7 The Fitness and Sports Program is now organizing the squadron level softball program for the 2025 season that will begin on or about the week of 07 July. The deadline for entry will be Monday, 16 June 2025. Please contact emma.hamer@us.af.mil for more information on entering a unit team or with any questions!
Travel Pay Processing Delays Expected at Kirtland
Due to staffing shortages within the Travel Center located at Ellsworth AFB, processing your travel pay might take longer than usual. To avoid financial issues during your PCS move:
On-Line ID Card Renewal
Did you know that you are able to request a new Retiree/Dependent ID online and have it mailed to you?
Go to: ID Card Office Online
**Please remember that once the card has been received, the sponsor will need to go online and activate the card, if the card is not activated in a timely manner, the card will be terminated automatically in DEERS
Indoor Pool Closure
The Kirtland Indoor pool is closed indefinitely. The Kirtland housing outdoor pool is scheduled to open Memorial Day weekend for housing residents only.
Lane Closure, May 27 - TBD
Sidewalk Replacement on G Avenue (Nco Byp SE)
Starting Tuesday, May 27th, damaged sections of sidewalk on the south side of G Ave SE (Nco Byp SE) will be replaced. A lane shift will be implemented near the 12th Street intersection and will remain for approximately two weeks. The contractor will work during non-peak travel hours (9:00 AM to 3:00 PM) to minimize disruptions to traffic and parking in the area. Please follow posted detour signage.
PCSing from KAFB Before Oct. 1, 2025?
Contact TMO ASAP, even if your move is already scheduled! Learn more about the GHC Contract in the Kirtland TMO FAQs: Read Here.
STAY CONNECTED
Get the latest base updates! Dependents and anyone with base access can sign up for TeKi Weekly emails or share the link with others: Sign Up Here
Know Someone with a Great Story?
Public Affairs wants to highlight the incredible people of Kirtland! If you know someone who has gone above and beyond or has a unique story to share, email us a few sentences about them at 377ABW.pa@us.af.mil
SAFEREP Reporting App
The Department of the Air Force’s new SAFEREP App is here! Replacing the Airman Safety App, SAFEREP offers a fully digital safety reporting tool for workplace, traffic, industrial, flight, weapons, and space safety. Learn more: SAFEREP Info
377th Medical Group Announcements
Military & Family Readiness Center
The Military & Family Readiness Center (M&FRC)
Open: 7:15 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Monday-Friday.
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Closed: Saturday, Sunday, Federal Holidays, AFGSC Family Days and the third Thursday of each month for 377 ABW Training Days.
M&FRC Events:
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New! Financial Planning for Divorce, June 17 at 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. at the Consolidated Support Building 20245, M&FRC Training Room
Touchpoint financial information for personnel recently or soon-to-be divorced.
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New! Resume Workshop, June 18 at 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.at the Consolidated Support Facility, Building 20245, M&FRC Training Room.
Learn how to begin the process of writing an effective résumé which will open the door to your next career opportunity. 20 Leadership Pathways Points.
Touchpoint financial information for personnel recently or soon-to-be married
M&FRC REGISTRATION: Reserve yours now by calling at 505-846-0741/0751 or emailing 377FSS.FSH.MFRF@us.af.mil.
Kirtland Gravity Events
Gravity is a program ran officially by the chaplain that hosts several events per month. Where airmen lead resiliently. The events are open to junior enlisted members and their family members.
Regular Monthly- All Thursdays/Fridays at 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Contacts:
Zach Sullivan (Civilian Coordinator): zsull32@yahoo.com or (505) 313-4431
SrA Ault, McClain (President of Gravity): jon.ault@us.af.mil or (928) 458-6932
A1C Bustillo Avila, Anna (VP of Gravity): anna.bustillo_avila@spaceforce.mil or (407) 575-0149
BASE EVENTS
New! Welcome Veterans Home, June 13
Come out at 1 p.m. at the Albuquerque International Sunport to give a warm and patriotic welcome home to the veterans returning from their Honor Flight to Washington, D.C. These brave men and women answered the call to serve—and now it's our turn to show them just how much their sacrifice means. Bring your flags, signs, cheers, and gratitude. Let’s fill the terminal with red, white, and blue!
Hiring Event, June 13 at the Consolidated Support Facility, Building 20245, Room 120
Your new career awaits! Job seekers are encouraged to dress professionally and bring multiple copies of their updated résumés. Numerous employers will be present. Active Duty, Guard, Reserve, Retirees, DoD Civilians, and Eligible Family Members are encouraged to attend this FREE event.
Kirtland Story Time, June 13
Join every Friday at 10:00 a.m. at the Gravity Center for reading, singing, and crafts! Open to all ages. Follow Kirtland Story Time on Facebook for updates. Volunteers needed! Sign up to be a reader: POC: samuel.warskow@us.af.mil | Destiny Warskow (405) 658-0540.
New! Resource Fair, June 16
at 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at Marquez Park. Hosted by the M&FRC and EFMP, this one-stop shop community event brings together a wide variety of on- and off base organizations offering valuable services and support for Kirtland’s military members, spouses, retirees, and dependents. In the event of inclement weather, this event will be moved to the KAFB Outdoor Rec Lobby. To RSVP or for more information, email Theresa.Figueroa@us.af.mil
Lean Speaker Event, June 17 at 12:00 p.m. MDT featuring Dr. Creighlynn Theole presenting “An Innovative Approach to CPI: The Introduction of the Coordination and Resolution Tracking Mechanism (CRTM)”. Dr. Theole explores how integrating CRTM with standardized organizational processes offers an innovative, mission-aligned pathway for continuous process improvement, empowering units to operate with the speed and precision demanded by today’s strategic environment.The Lean Speaker Series is sponsored by AFRL, AFNWC, and Sandia National Labs to share process improvement topics. POCs: denise.steele@us.af.mil, brian.flores.6@us.af.mil, and vccapet@sandia.gov
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Vacation Bible School (VBS), June 23-27
Invite your friends and neighbors to join Vacation Bible School. VBS is open to all children with base access, ages 6 to 12. Spots are still available for all age groups except age 6, which is already full. Contact the Base Chapel to register.
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EDUCATION
WAPS Testing
WAPS testing is held in the 377ABW Headquarters Building 20604, Room C4. Per DAFMAN 36-2664, Airmen testing must be in uniform, on time, with CAC, and know their Pearson Vue login information. Study materials for WAPS testing, including the updated AF Handbook 1, are available online at Study Guides.
For questions on scheduling or your eligibility, contact your Unit WAPS Monitors.
SF182 Civilian Training Form Requirements
Civilian training is mandatory for appropriated civilians. An SF182 (Authorization, Agreement, Certification of Training) must be approved by the Civilian Training Office (377 FSS/FSDEO) before attending training that lasts 8 hours or longer and/or has any associated costs, regardless of funding source. Approval is required before committing government funds, per DAFI 36-2687 and DAFI 64-117. Requests after the fact will not be accepted.
Military Tuition Assistance (Mil TA) Briefings are offered every Thursday at 14:00 at the Education & Training Building 20602, room 116. Required for Airmen who have never used MilTA or have been inactive using MilTA benefits for over one year.
SkillBridge Briefings are offered the last Friday of the month at 10:00 at the Education & Training Building 20602, room 116. SkillBridge is an opportunity for Service members to gain civilian work experience during their last 180 days of AD service. The briefing is required for eligibility to apply in AFVEC and Airmen are recommended to attend this briefing 1-2 years prior to separation/retirement to ensure the timelines and requirements to participate are met.
Air Force Logistics Professional Development Program Spring 2025 Open Season
The AF LPDP Application Open Season has started as of 7 April and provides an opportunity for all eligible members in Supply, Maintenance, Deployment/Distribution/Transportation (DDT), and Life Cycle Logistics (LCL) to apply and earn professional logistics certificates. Program guidance and application information can be found on the AF LPDP SharePoint at: https://usaf.dps.mil/teams/10352/sitepages/home.aspx. The season will close on 27 June 2025. Please direct all program and application process questions to AFGSC’s POCs, Mrs. Gale Funk, gale.funk.1@us.af.mil and Mrs. Kristina Garcia, kristina.garcia.11.ctr@us.af.mil.
Force Development Opportunities
First Term Enlisted Course (FTEC):
June 23-27, 2025 Consolidated Support Building Rm. 110
Registration is conducted when in-processing through the Welcome Center. Any questions about FTEC or registering please contact SSgt Ricardo Longarini at ricardo.longarini@us.af.mil.
Retraining 101:
June 17, 2025, 0900-1200 Consolidated Support Building Rm. 110
If you are interested in retraining or are a supervisor who would like to learn the process. Will cover changes to the FTA and NCO retraining program and how to navigate myFSS.
Informed Decision Brief
June 17, 2025, 1300-1600, Consolidated Support Building Rm. 110
This seminar is an educational experience specifically designed to enhance one’s knowledge of Air Force benefits, highlighted program requirements, and processes. The goal is to ensure personnel obtain the needed information in order to make the best decision for them, their family, and their subordinates as they come close to the end of their enlistment.
Foundations Courses
Foundations Courses replaced our base-level professional enhancement seminars (PES) and will become a mandatory prerequisite course for EPME beginning Jan 1, 2026. More information on each course and FAQs can be found at the Barnes Center website.
Classes will be conducted daily from 0800-1600. We ask that you do not have appointments due to the lack of time to make modules up as the course is only one week.
NCO Foundations Course:
June 9-13, 2025 Consolidated Support Building, Rm. 110.
(Formerly known as NCO Professional Enhancement Seminar or NCOPES)
The NCO Foundations Course 500 provides students with the skills and knowledge needed to lead by setting the example. It also enhances the students’ capacity to continually advance factors that shape organizational culture and offers guidance that empowers students to reflect on their behaviors in relation to the Airmen Leadership Qualities. The NCOF500 assists students in grasping the connection between attention to detail, establishing impactful communications and fostering a culture of trust. It promotes the realization that asking the appropriate questions involves understanding how to utilize the answers effectively.
New Civilian Employee Acculturation (DAF 101), June 24, 2025 (Briefing starts at 0800 hrs. in Education Center Bldg. 20602 Rm. 209
Intended for Civilian employees who have no prior military affiliation. Acculturation is the process of integrating and familiarizing new employees to the Department of the Air Force and Kirtland Air Force Base – preparing them for their future career and familiarizing them with its mission, vision, and core values. It is most importantly, a socialization process that supports new employees by helping them learn, adjust to, internalize, and ultimately embody the organizational culture. There will also be guest speakers who will introduce civilians to unique resources available to them now as a civilian employee.
Civilian Supervisory Course, June 24, 2025 (Briefing starts at 1200 hrs. in Education Center Bldg. 20602 Rm. 209
Intended for Civilians and Military Service Members who supervise Department of the Air Force civilian employees. This one-day course will build from the Civilian Leadership Development School courses and will assist supervisors with the day-to-day responsibilities of managing civilian personnel. This course consists of several lessons that will help provide them with the basic knowledge for managing, evaluating, and recognizing employees, and responding to emergency situations as a supervisor. This course does not replace the online Civilian Leadership Development School courses for supervising civilians. https://www.airuniversity.af.edu/Eaker-Center/CLDS/Supervisor-Manager/
Commissioning 101 Brief/ “How to Commission”, June 26, 2025, 0900-1030, Education Center Rm. 209
This course will cover the programs available for enlisted members to pursue options for commissioning.
Feedback Lunch and Learn, June 30, 2025, 1300-1500, Consolidated Support Building, Rm. 110
Attendees will learn how to navigate feedback successfully and different avenues to help communicate with individuals. Targeted audience is for those new to the supervisor role who are seeking a different perspective on how to conduct in-person performance-based feedback.
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More information on the above courses and upcoming courses available* can be found in the below TeamUp link and QR code.
https://teamup.com/ks6voi653zzv2kjn69 or https://safe.menlosecurity.com/https://teamup.com/ks6voi653zzv2kjn69
If you would like to register for any Force Development Center offered courses please use the above TeamUp link or QR code with your RANK/NAME/UNIT and government email.
*Please note, while all attempts will be made to keep this schedule as is, all dates/times are subject to change based on mission needs
Please contact MSgt Nicole Russell/Development Advisor at nicole.russell.1@us.af.mil and TSgt Philip Caddell, NCOIC of Force Development at philip.caddell@us.af.mil with any questions or concerns. Thank you.
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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
New! Veteran’s Honor Flight Volunteers needed, June 13
If any of your members are interested in volunteering, please send an email to Mr. Grey Nishio at grey@ismhealth.net with members name and phone number. Mr. Nishio is the Honor Flight coordinator.
Arrival Date: June 13, 2025
Airman’s Attic:
The Airman’s Attic is a valuable resource available to all Active-Duty, Guard, Reserve, and their dependents. Powered by volunteers, the Airman’s Attic offers a variety of items and services to help support our service members and their families.
Location & Hours:
How to Volunteer:
For continuous updates on hours, inventory, and volunteer opportunities, be sure to follow the Airman’s Attic Kirtland AFB Facebook page.
Questions?
Contact Mrs. Michaela Noggle at kirtlandatticmanager@gmail.com for additional inquiries.
Thrift Shop: Shop, Donate, Consign, Volunteer
The Thrift Shop is volunteer-operated and open to anyone with base access to shop, donate, consign, or volunteer. It’s a great way to find gently used items while supporting the base community! Stay Updated: Follow the Kirtland Thrift Shop Facebook Page for continuous updates on hours, sales, and events
Location & Hours:
For questions or to volunteer, please contact Frank Capuano, the Thrift Shop Manager, at KscThriftShop@gmail.com.
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NOTICES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
It is with deep regret that we announce the untimely death of A1C Me’lik Mehki Etienne, 351st Special Warfare Training Squadron, Kirtland Air Force Base. Major Kathryn Kovanen has been appointed as Summary Courts Officer. All claims for or against the decedent’s estate must be submitted to the Summary Courts Officer for resolution at 1-406-544-5565 or kathryn.kovanen@us.af.mil
KAFB Annual Water Quality Report
Kirtland AFB has released its annual Consumer Confidence Report, a summary of drinking water quality delivered during 2024. This report is produced to help base residents and employees better understand and have confidence in their drinking water supply. The Safe Drinking Water Act requires that community water systems report water quality information annually. We are proud to announce that the drinking water quality on Kirtland AFB remains excellent! For more information about this report or water quality on Kirtland, call Bioenvironmental Engineering at 846-4259. The full report is also available on the Kirtland AFB website under the environmental section or at the following link.
https://www.kirtland.af.mil/Portals/52/KAFB%202024%20CCR.pdf
Updating Your Military Training Records:
If you have completed an Enlisted Professional Military Education, such as; NCOA, SNCOA or CMSA-CLC and/or any other Military Formal Training courses that are not currently reflected in your training records, please e-mail a copy of your certificate or documentation to the Military Formal Training Admin Org box at 377fss.fsdeo.mft@us.af.mil to request an update to your training records. Please call 505-846-9992 if you have questions.
Area Defense Counsel at Kirtland
The ADC ensures complete attorney-client confidentiality and independent legal counsel. It does not report to any leadership chains and provides free, effective, and independent legal counsel to Air and Space Force members facing adverse actions. Contact alister.riviere@us.af.mil or Kimberly.simpson.3@us.af.mil or call 505-846-5553/5554.
OSI Detachment 814 KAFB
Office of Special Investigations Detachment 814 conducts foreign travel briefs for Kirtland AFB personnel every Thursday at 10 a.m. (except for federal holidays and family days). Briefings are conducted at 2050 2nd St SE, bldg. 20203B, Kirtland AFB, NM 87117-5522. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact OSI Det 814 at 505-846-0999.
Legal/Judge Advocate Office Contact
Customers needing assistance from the Legal Office can email them at Kirtland.Legal.Assistance@us.af.mil or call at COMM (505) 846-4217/4218 or DSN 256-4217/4218 during customer service hours.
Legal Office General Information: https://www.kirtland.af.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/825943/kirtland-afb-legal-office/
Sexual Misconduct, Article 120 UCMJ, Disciplinary Actions: https://www.kirtland.af.mil/Sexual-Misconduct-Disciplinary-Actions/
Equal Opportunity Office
The EO Office takes walk-ins, but appointments are strongly recommended to ensure a counselor is available. To schedule an appointment members may call us at 505-846-5369 or email our org box at 377ABWEOAdminMailbox@us.af.mil.
Gate Hours
Regular schedule and holiday schedule Gate Hours.
Kirtland AFB Public Affairs information channels:
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