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May 13, 2026
Securing the frontline: Security Forces Airmen graduate inaugural leadership course

Junior-enlisted Security Forces Airmen stepped into tactical leadership roles during their final evaluation and graduation of the inaugural Entry Controller Leaders Course on Kirtland Air Force Base, N. M., May 8, 2026.
May 5, 2026
Real Flames, Real Lessons: 377th Fire Protection Team Completes Aircraft Burn Pit Exercise

Firefighters from 377th Civil Engineer Squadron conducted a large-scale training exercise at the Kirtland Air Force Base Fire & Emergency Services (KFES) Aircraft Trainer, reinforcing emergency response capabilities and interagency coordination during simulated high-risk scenarios. “The purpose of
May 4, 2026
Team Kirtland Paints the Way for SAAPM

Members of Team Kirtland gathered to trade their uniforms for aprons at the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) Paint Night at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, April 16. The event offered Airmen and Guardians a creative outlet to express solidarity and reinforce a collective
May 4, 2026
Ramón "CZ" Colón-López shares ‘Carnivore Leadership’ with Kirtland’s future NCOs

U.S. Air Force Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman (Ret.) Ramón "CZ" Colón-López, a career Pararescueman (PJ) with 33-years of active-duty service, visited the Airman Leadership School to discuss his leadership philosophy with the installation’s newest tier of aspiring supervisors at Kirtland
April 29, 2026
From Legacy to Purpose: The Story of SSgt Robert Riggan III

SSgt Riggan's story of finding his purpose and supporting his family.
April 16, 2026
377th Security Forces Squadron Defenders coined for swift bomb threat response

Col. Justin Secrest, 377th Air Base Wing and installation commander, recognized Master Sgt. Chase Eyre, Tech. Sgt. Roman Duran, Staff Sgt. Christian Roybal, Senior Airman Seth Fenton, and Airman 1st Class Samuel Morrison, members of the 377th Security Forces Squadron, April 14, for their heroic and
April 15, 2026
America Supports You: PGA HOPE arrives at Kirtland

The Professional Golf Association’s (PGA) Helping Our Patriots Everywhere (HOPE) program introduces and teaches veterans and active-duty military to golf to enhance their mental, social, physical, and emotional well-being.
April 10, 2026
Purple, Paws, and Parades: Kirtland Celebrates Its Littlest Heroes

The sound of laughter and the shimmer of thousands of bubbles filled the air at Sandia Base Elementary School as Team Kirtland kicked off a series of events for the Month of the Military Child on April 10. April is designated as the Month of the Military Child, a time to recognize the unique
April 8, 2026
Forged in Vietnam: 377th Air Base Wing Celebrates 60 Years of Excellence

The story of the 377th Air Base Wing was forged in the crucible of conflict, beginning with its activation as the 377th Combat Support Group at Tan Son Nhut Air Base, South Vietnam, on April 8, 1966. Tasked with managing the "busiest airport in the world," the group's mission was to bring order to
April 2, 2026
Kirtland's First Term Enlisted Course Paves the Way

The First Term Enlisted Course (FTEC) is designed to help new Airmen and Guardians arriving at their first duty station to learn about their base, resources and opportunities available to them. Kirtland’s FTEC team has completed its second iteration of its new two-week course, aimed at providing a

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