Latest "Kirtland Air Force base" stories

An American Airlines jetliner flies past the moon on Sept. 1, 2017, in Arlington, Texas.

Military has ‘no knowledge’ of commercial pilot’s report of unidentified object in New Mexico skies

A White Sands spokesperson said no tests were conducted the day of the reported sighting, while a Kirtland AFB spokesperson said "we have no knowledge of this."

3 years ago

Airmen receive DFCs, Bronze Star for daring Osprey rescues in Iranian ballistic missile attack

“Today John Leachman, Adam Darrow and Samuel Levander join in the pantheon of Air Force heroes,” 19th Air Force commander Maj. Gen. Craig Wills said.

By Stephen Losey

3 years ago

Air Force officer who deserted worked for California university system

An Air Force officer with top security clearance who vanished 35 years ago and was arrested in California last week worked for years as a consultant for the University of California system, former colleagues said.

5 years ago

Air Force captures deserter 35 years after he disappeared

Air Force fugitive captain William Howard Hughes was captured after hiding in California for 35 years under a fake identity.

By Noah Nash

6 years ago

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