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  • Airbags can save your life

    In fiscal year 2021, The Department of the Air Force lost 18 motorcyclists. Inexperience, alcohol and speed were a few of the root causes of those deaths. Additionally, motorcycle riders continue to be overrepresented in fatal traffic crashes, being about 28 times more likely than passenger vehicle

  • Financial Management office drives AFGSC mission, takes care of Airmen

    The sound of papers shuffling and office phones ringing in a distant cubicle create a comfortable white noise, but this seemingly mundane office manages payroll for over 33,700 professionals in the command who expect to be paid accurately and on time. This small office also manages more than $900

  • Brig Gen Slominski tours KAFB wildfire fighter capabilities

    Brig. Gen. Mark V. Slominski, left, Air Force Civil Engineer Center/Facilities Engineering Directorate director and facilities directorate chief, and Jeff Gehlhansen, right, Kirtland Air Tanker Base assistant manager, tour fire retardant tanks in Albuquerque, N.M., June 2, 2022. This tour showcased

  • Taking Action: Kirtland Airmen save a life

    On May 16, 2022, Tech. Sgt. Gregory Mitchell, 377th Command Post noncommissioned officer-in-charge of operations, and Airman 1st Class James Catalanatto, 377th Security Forces Squadron defender, were among a small group of passerby’s who stopped to prevent a man from jumping off an overpass into

  • Mighty Ninety, Navy War College network strategic nuclear deterrence

    The nuclear triad is split into three sections: land, sea and air. The air segment is highlighted with bomber aircraft, while the sea segment is supported with the U.S. Navy's submarines, able to be strategically and discreetly postured. Lastly, the land segment stands alert with missile crews like

  • Rough Riders: Continuing the Legacy

    On June 6, Col. Menuey relinquished command of the Missile Wing to Col. Kenneth C. McGhee. Col. McGhee assumes the responsibility of continuing the “Rough Riders” legacy of highly disciplined Airmen and the commitment to excellence that proceeds him.