Released October 9, 2024, this video is a remake from the original "Our Nation's Shield" video to celebrate the 15th anniversary of Air Force Global Strike Command. It was released in October to keep celebrations from AFGSC's anniversary ongoing, reflecting on historic U.S. Strategic Command milestones such as, Gen. Curtis E. LeMay becoming commander of Strategic Air Command in 1948, the 1951 flight of Colonel Michael McCoy delivering the first combat ready B-47B to SAC, the SM-65D Atlas going on alert at Vandenberg Space Force Base in 1959, and 1962 saw the first 10 Minuteman I ICBMs going on alert at Malmstrom Air Force Base. (U.S. Air Force video edited by Staff Sgt. Shelby Thurman)
The Kirtland Retiree Activities Office recognized retired U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Mark Werner as the 2024 Retiree Activities Office Volunteer of the Year.
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 377th Medical Group has once again demonstrated its commitment to excellence in patient care, earning a full three-year accreditation from the Joint Commission, an independent, nonprofit organization that accredits and certifies healthcare organizations and programs in the United States, following an extensive inspection this May.
