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  • Kirtland AFB Celebrates Opening of New Fire Station 3

    Leaders and community members gathered June 13 to celebrate the grand opening of Fire Station 3, a new $9.2 million facility designed to enhance emergency response capabilities at Kirtland Air Force Base and in the surrounding community.

  • The Bombsight: Morale at Kirtland Field During World War II

    In 1941, the U.S. Army began constructing a base adjacent to the Albuquerque Municipal Airport, now the Sunport. With the outbreak of World War II, construction of what was then called Albuquerque Army Air Base advanced rapidly. Within just a few months, 110 buildings were completed, and runways at

  • Air Force Research Laboratory awards excellence in STEM across New Mexico

    The Air Force Research Laboratory recognized outstanding contributions to science, technology, engineering, and math education in New Mexico at the annual Excellence in STEM Awards, also known as the STEMYS. Leaders from across the state gathered June 13 at Q Station in Albuquerque to honor this

  • Members of Team Kirtland Welcome Home Veterans of the Honor Flight

    A member of Team Kirtland escorts a veteran of the Honor Flight during a welcome home ceremony at Albuquerque International Sunport, N.M., June 13. During the event, members of Team Kirtland and the Albuquerque community joined together to celebrate the service, sacrifice and courage of these

  • 377 MXS Change of Command Ceremony

    Col. Thane Sisson (left), 377th Maintenance Group commander, passes the guidon from Maj. Cody Stocker (right), incoming 377th Maintenance Squadron commander, during a change of command ceremony at Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M., June 13. The passing of the guidon is a ceremonial tradition symbolizing

  • Future Service Members Sworn In During Kirtland Air Fiesta

    Twelve military applicants took the oath of enlistment in a powerful ceremony during the 2025 Kirtland Air Fiesta on May 31. The event was made possible through a partnership between Albuquerque MEPS, Kirtland Air Force Base, and the Viper Demo Team from Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, creating