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May 20, 2025
First Coast Guard Graduates from the 23rd FTS

The first Coast Guard pilots to graduate from undergraduate helicopter training at the 23rd FTS graduated on 16 May 2025
May 19, 2025
Kirtland honors legacy of Lt. Gen. Marquez

Kirtland Air Force Base rededicated Marquez Park during a ceremony honoring the life and legacy of Lt. Gen. Leo Marquez, a trailblazer in Air Force logistics and maintenance, and a proud son of New Mexico. The event brought together members of Team Kirtland, local leaders, and community members to
May 15, 2025
Readout of Kirtland Deputy Commander Col. David J. Wyrick Speech at Executives Association of Greater Albuquerque event

Col David Wyrick speaks at the Executives Association of Greater Albuquerque.Kirtland’s Sandia Base Elementary School will complete renovations and open in the fall and is a joint venture between the Defense Department and the state of New MexicoEnhanced Use Lease is being offered along the Gibson
May 12, 2025
Kirtland AFB Child Development Center Renovation Closure Leads to Support for Other Bases

While one of Kirtland Air Force Base's two Child Development Centers (CDC) underwent renovations, the base leveraged the opportunity to support other installations facing childcare shortages. Personnel from Kirtland's CDC volunteered to assist programs at Edwards Air Force Base in California and
May 9, 2025
Civil Air Patrol at Kirtland: service, skills, and a legacy of leadership

At Kirtland Air Force Base, service and leadership often begin before the uniform. Nestled among the high-tech missions and active-duty units, the New Mexico Wing of the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) is quietly building the next generation of leaders, aviators, and public servants one cadet at a time. As
May 8, 2025
Competency Mapping Streamlines Air Force Pilot Training, Boosts Readiness

The 19th Air Force is streamlining pilot training through competency mapping, a data-driven approach to optimize the pilot training pipeline.
April 28, 2025
Total Force Awareness Training, Consolidated Data Now Available in DAF e-Learning

Airmen and Guardians now have another option for completing their required Total Force Awareness Training (TFAT). The training is now available on the Air Force e-Learning (DAFeL) platform.
April 24, 2025
"Freedom Isn't Free": Kirtland AFB Preserves the Spirit of Capt. Joel Gentz

In the hearts of those who knew him, Capt. Joel Gentz lives on—not just as a fallen Airman, but as a brother, a leader, and a selfless warrior who embodied the heart of the rescue mission. As the 58th Rescue Squadron prepares for inactivation this June, Gentz’s story takes on even greater meaning.
April 21, 2025
Kirtland Kicks Off Bike Safety Day with Fun, Food and Free Gear

KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. – With bright skies overhead and bikes of all sizes rolling through, Kirtland’s annual Bike Safety Day brought smiles, safety education, and a few surprises to families across base April 18. Hosted by the 377th Air Base Wing Safety Office, the event combined hands-on
April 17, 2025
Forged by Experience: The Journey of Staff Sergeant Joseph Collett, Air Force SERE Specialist

The journey of SSgt Joseph Collett as a SERE Specialist

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