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Welcome
Welcome to the official World Wide Web site of Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico. This site is provided as a public service of the 377th Air Base Wing Public Affairs Office.
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The Department of the Air Force is headquartered in the Pentagon, Washington D.C. The service is organized in nine major commands throughout the world which provide combat aircraft, airlift, refueling, reconnaissance and other support to the Unified Combatant Commands.
The Air Force also has more than three dozen field operating agencies and direct reporting units which directly support the mission by providing unique services.
Together with Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard forces, the United States Air Force is the best in the world.
The Secretary of the Air Force is Michael B. Donley, the Chief of Staff of the Air Force is Gen. Mark A. Welsh, the Vice Chief of Staff is Gen. Larry O. Spencer, and the Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force is CMSAF James A. Roy. |
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The mission of the United States Air Force is to fly, fight and win...in air, space and cyberspace.
To achieve that mission, the Air Force has a vision:
The United States Air Force will be a trusted and reliable joint partner with our sister services known for integrity in all of our activities, including supporting the joint mission first and foremost. We will provide compelling air, space, and cyber capabilities for use by the combatant commanders. We will excel as stewards of all Air Force resources in service to the American people, while providing precise and reliable Global Vigilance, Reach and Power for the nation.
The Air Force has three core competencies: Developing Airmen, Technology-to-Warfighting and Integrating Operations. These core competencies make our six distinctive capabilities possible:
Air and Space Superiority : With it, joint forces can dominate enemy operations in all dimensions -- land, sea, air and space.
Global Attack: Because of technological advances, the Air Force can attack anywhere, anytime -- and do so quickly and with greater precision than ever before.
Rapid Global Mobility: Being able to respond quickly and decisively anywhere we're needed is key to maintaining rapid global mobility.
Precision Engagement: The essence lies in the ability to apply selective force against specific targets because the nature and variety of future contingencies demand both precise and reliable use of military power with minimal risk and collateral damage.
Information Superiority: The ability of joint force commanders to keep pace with information and incorporate it into a campaign plan is crucial.
Agile Combat Support: Deployment and sustainment are keys to successful operations and cannot be separated. Agile combat support applies to all forces, from those permanently based to contingency buildups to expeditionary forces.
The Air Force bases these core competencies and distinctive capabilities on a shared commitment to three core values -- integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all we do.
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With headquarters at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) conducts research, development, test and evaluation, and provides acquisition management services and logistics support necessary to keep Air Force weapon systems ready for war.
Mission
Equip the Air Force for World-Dominant Airpower
AFMC delivers war-winning expeditionary capabilities to the warfighter through development and transition of technology, professional acquisition management, exacting test and evaluation, and world-class sustainment of all Air Force weapon systems. From cradle-to-grave, AFMC provides the work force and infrastructure necessary to ensure the United States remains the world's most respected Air and Space Force.
Vision
One Team, Delivering Capabilities to Fly, Fight and Win ... Today and Tomorrow |
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Host Unit: 377th Air Base Wing
Primary Unit: Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center
Mission
Conduct nuclear operations; organize, train, equip and deploy expeditionary
forces; and operate, secure and support Kirtland AFB.
Priorities
The standing wing priorities are to continue to strengthen gains in the nuclear enterprise mission, ensure expeditionary combat force readiness, and make our mission partners successful.
Centers of Excellence
Kirtland is home to four centers of excellence - Nuclear Excellence, Special Operations/Combat Rescue, Directed Energy, and Space.
Personnel
There are approximately 1,200 active-duty, 700 civilians and 725 contractors assigned to the wing. They are assigned to two groups (Medical and Mission Support) and ten wing staff agencies.
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Kirtland AFB Web site Policy
The Kirtland Air Force Base Public Web site is designed as a communication tool to transmit information to the Kirtland AFB public. These guidelines cover publishing information on the Web site. Please email 377ABW.PA@kirtland.af.mil to submit news stories, story ideas, calendar items or announcements. |
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