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Yahoo
11-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Military working dog is officially retired from Kirtland Air Force Base
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Kirtland Air Force Base is sharing the moment one of its military working dog retired from service. KAFB says Hugo, a nine-year-old German Shepherd, has officially completed his tour of duty after serving seven years at the base. Story continues below New Mexico Crime Files: Grocery store worker hands out semen-tainted yogurt Film: These productions were filmed at White Sands. Have you seen them? New Mexico News Insiders: Who Will Fix New Mexico's Mental Health Problems? News: Governor's Office: Operation Zia Shield is different than situation in California The accomplishment was marked with a retirement ceremony, held on June 4, 2025. Hugo was a narcotics detection and patrol certified dog who completed more than 9,000 hours of work during his career. KAFB says Hugo conducted 2,530 facility sweeps and 1,256 vehicle sweeps supporting Security Forces. He also supported 17 narcotics raids for 15 squadrons. Officials say Hugo now lives with one of his former handlers, an airman now stationed in California. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
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What goes on at Kirtland Air Force Base?
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Kirtland Air Force Base in Albuquerque is the fifth largest base in the United States Air Force, and one of the 'crown jewels' of national security. This week, two guests from KAFB join Chris and Gabby to explain some of the critical missions happening on base. Ever wonder about KAFB's economic impact in New Mexico? Colonel Jason Okumura, Commander of the 377th Mission Support Group at Kirtland AFB, and Chief Master Sgt. Justin Romo, the 377th Air Base Wing Inspector General and Wing Staff Agency SEL, explains how the 52,000-acre base supports roughly 25,000 military and civilian personnel. Listeners can also learn more about the public's upcoming chance to get up close and personal with aircraft at Kirtland's first air show in six years. The Kirtland Air Fiesta takes place from May 31 to June 1, 2025. What should people expect to see? And what makes Albuquerque such a unique training environment for pilots? Those questions and more are addressed in the full interview above. Stay informed with the latest news by subscribing to the New Mexico News Insiders podcast wherever you listen. Download new episodes of the New Mexico News Insiders every Tuesday, starting around 5:30 a.m., Mountain time. Episodes are available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Podbean, among others. You can also watch our podcasts in video form, both on-air and online. Tune in to an abbreviated version of the New Mexico News Insiders podcast on broadcast television every Wednesday at 10:35 p.m. on Fox New Mexico. Full video episodes are posted on KRQE's YouTube page at Having trouble finding the show? Try searching your favorite podcast player with the term 'KRQE' or 'New Mexico News Insiders' (without the quotes). You can also use the links above to find the podcast on each service or listen to the audio player at the top of this post. If you have a question, comment, or suggestion for who should be interviewed on the podcast, let us know! Email your hosts at or Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
24-02-2025
- Yahoo
Air Force releases identity of airman killed outside Truman Gate
Feb. 24—The U.S. Air Force announced on Sunday that Kirtland Air Force Base Airman Basic Brion Teel-Scott, 27, of Bordentown, New Jersey, was killed during a shooting incident outside the Truman Gate. Teel-Scott was assigned to the 377th Security Forces Squadron. "Losing a member of your team is never easy but the circumstances of this incident make it that much harder," said Col. Michael Power, 377th Air Base Wing and Installation commander, in a news release, "Additionally, we are ensuring our injured defender, the Wingmen of both members, and our base community receive the best possible care and support." A KAFB news release said members of the 377th Security Forces Squadron responded around 2 a.m. Saturday to "an incident" involving an airman at the Truman Gate, which is off Gibson, west of San Mateo. The initial encounter led to KAFB security chasing the airman off base and ending with "shots fired" by security members, according to the release, leaving the airman dead and a security member injured. The Air Force Office of Special Investigations is the lead investigative agency, according to the Air Force.
