The Blast is used to inform authorized customers of events in the 377th Force Support Squadron. Opinions expressed are not necessarily those of Kirtland AFB, the U.S. Air Force, or the Department of Defense. All dates and times printed in this publication are subject to change without notice. No Federal endorsement of advertisers and event sponsors is intended. The Blast is distributed at more than 20 on-base locations and direct mailed to subscribers. If your business is interested in advertising in The Blast, please call the Kirtland Marketing Department at 846-1644.
Most events advertised are open to Active Duty, retired military, Sandia National Labs personnel, DoD and DoE civilians, National Guardsmen, and family members with base access.
Family Life Counselor (MFLC)
Moab Bouldering
Fri-Sun · 22-24 Oct
Departure Time: 8 a.m.
(Transportation from ODR)
$75 R4R · $150 Reg
Ages 10+
Includes: instructor, all bouldering equipment, meals prepared by guides, snacks, and transportation
Skydive Moab
Fri-Sun · 22-24 Oct
Departure Time: 8 a.m.
(Transportation from ODR)
$250 R4R · $525 Reg · Ages 10+
Includes: tandem skydives, skydive equipment guide, campsite, meals prepared by guides, snacks, and transportation
Interested in Both adventures?
Ask a Programmer about participating in both trips and for special pricing!
Park & Ride to Balloon Fiesta
Sat-Sun · 2 Oct-10 Oct · 5-10 a.m.
$25/person (Ages 13+)
$10/person (Ages 12 & under)
Includes: Transportation and Fiesta Ticket Meet us at Outdoor Recreation and avoid long lines and parking by riding with us to the park.
Sunrise Balloon Ascension Yoga
Sat · 2 & 9 Oct · 6:15-8:30 a.m.
$10/person · Ages 12+
Includes: hike, hot chocolate, guided yoga class, and headlamp.
Grab your mat as we take a short, guided warmup hike below the Sandia mountains on your way to an overlook of the city. There you will drink some hot cocoa and watch the Balloon Fiesta mass ascension as the sun rises followed by a one hour yoga session.
Bike to Balloon Fiesta Wed · 6 Oct · 5-11 a.m.
$20/personal bike · $30/bike rental
Ages 12+
Includes: Guide, Fiesta ticket, and optional bike rental
Skip the lines and arrive in style! Bike to the Balloon Fiesta!
2021 Duo Climbing Competition
Sat · Oct 30 · 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
$30/team with a member · $40/team All Ages
Includes: Official competition T-shirt, swag, prizes, costume contest entry, and competition entry. Grab a partner and get dressed up to compete together at Outdoor Recreation’s first ever Duo Climbing competition! Come in costume!
First 10 to register will receive a month membership to the boulder lab and first 30 to register get entered to win a private party in the Boulder Lab!
846-1499 . 846-3923 Mon-Fri, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sat, Sun & Holidays, Closed Training Day (3rd Thu of each month), Closed
DISC GOLF CLINIC
Every Wed (until 20 Oct)
12:30-1:30 p.m.
Free with own discs · All Ages
Includes: Instruction; $3 disc golf set available at ODR for rent
BOSQUE BIKE RIDE
Wed · 13 Oct · 5:30-8 p.m.
$10/personal bike · $20/bike rental · Ages 12+
Includes Guide and optional bike rental
CLIMBING TRIP AT SOCORRO
Sat · 16 Oct · 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
$20 (R4R) · $50 · All Base Personnel (Reg) · Ages 16+
Includes Climbing Guide, All Climbing Equipment, Transportation from ODR
SUNSET YOGA ON THE BEACH
Sat · 16 Oct 6:30-8:30 p.m.
$10/person · Ages 12+
Includes a short hike, guided yoga class, and headlamp.
YOGA IN THE PARK
Wed · 20 Oct · 12:30-1:30 PM.
$10/person · Ages 12+
Includes a guided yoga class
TRANSMISSION CLASS
BIKE MAINTENANCE CLINIC
Wed · 27 Oct · 5:30-7:30 p.m.
$15 + Parts · Ages 13+
Includes Special use to bike shop tools and supplies, individualized help.
SUNSET YOGA ON THE ROCKS
Sat · 30 Oct · 6:30-8:30 p.m.
$10/person · Ages 12+
Includes a short hike, guided yoga class, and headlamp.
MODERN LUMBERJACK KEY LOG ROLLING
Tue · 19 Oct · 4:30-6:30 p.m.
$10/person · $5 ages 13 & under · Ages 13+
Includes instruction, equipment, and pool time
KAYAK ROLL CLINIC AND OPEN ROLL
Tue · 26 Oct · 4-6:30 p.m.
$5 Own Gear · $20 Renting Gear
Includes: instructor and pool time
BOULDERING 101
Thu · 14 & 28 Oct · 6-7 p.m.
Free with Boulder Lab Pass · Ages 13+
Includes group instruction and climbing shoe rental
Outdoor Recreation 846-1499 . 846-3923
Mon-Fri, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sat, Sun & Holidays, Closed
DRIVE-THRU CANDY DROP
FRIDAY 22 OCT COME BY 530to7p.m.
YOUTH PROGRAMS Pick Up Drop Off Lanes
Drive-thru a decorated Youth Programs pickup/drop-off lane and vaccinated staff will hand candy to families. All staff will have appropriate PPE while handing candy out
LEARN TO
October in The Land of Enchantment is always special—the monsoon season is winding down and our crystal-clear blue skies are a daily occurrence again. The wonderful smell of roasting green chile is in the air, and of course hundreds of balloons will color the sky to a degree unlike anywhere else in the world! New Mexico’s beautiful landscape will be further “colorized” by the colors of the changing tree leaves. With all these beautiful things to see and experience, why not add one more unique thing to your list of things to do in October, 2021—learn to fly! The Kirtland AFB Flight Center is a fantastic group of fellow aviators and instructors that can help you become a pilot. The Flight center offers ground school and flight training for Private Pilot, and they can assist you if you are already a pilot and want to add that instrument or commercial rating! Kirtland Flight Center has an impressive fleet of aircraft to meet all your currency and pleasure flying needs, and their rental rates are better than any other flight center in the Albuquerque area! All Flight Center aircraft are professionally maintained by our dedicated licensed mechanic, Mike Douglas. Flight Center Manager Joanna Erni leads a fantastic staff of instructors to help you experience the joy of flight! Stop by and meet Joanna and Mike and see our great fleet of aircraft—and while you’re there, schedule a discovery flight and experience the wonders of New Mexico where they are best seen—from the air! Contact
Kirtland Flight Center
846-1072
Mon-Fri, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Tue 5 & 19 Oct 3-4:30 p.m. Open Studio for pin decorating
hild
Kids Cla es
After School Art for Kids Every Wed in Oct · 3:30-4:45 p.m.
Wed & Thu · 6 & 7 Oct HOT AIR BALLOON PAINTING
Registration required, payment due at time of registration
*Take home decorating kits available call center to pre-order*
Wed & Thu · 13 & 14 Oct 3D HAND DRAWING
Thursday Art for Kids Every Thu in Oct · 1-2:15 p.m.
$7/c hild PER CLASS
Registration required, payment due at time of registration.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS MONDAY OF EACH WEEK.
Wed & Thu · 20 & 21 Oct CLAY - CERAMIC LEAF MOBILE
Wed & Thu · 27 & 28 Oct HALLOWEEN PAINTED PLASTER
AdultCla es
STAINED GLASS
Tue · 5 Oct · 9:30 a.m. to Noon
$40/person · Ages 18 & up
Registration deadline Mon 4 Oct
INTRO TO SEWING MACHINE
Mon · 11 Oct · 5:30-7:30 p.m.
$30/person · Ages 12 & up
Registration deadline Fri 8 Oct
INTRO TO POTTERY WHEEL
$/person · ages 12 & up)
Mon · 18 Oct · 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Registration deadline Fri 15 Oct
BEGINNING CROCHET
Tue · 12 Oct · 3:30-4:30 p.m.
$15/person · Ages 10 & Up
Registration deadline Mon 11 Oct
Registration required; payment due at time of registration
SOAP MAKING
Mon · 25 Oct · 3:30-5:30 p.m.
$30/person · Ages 12 & Up
Registration deadline Fri 22 Oct
TRADITIONAL
NM COLCHA EMBROIDERY
Tue · 26 Oct · 2-4 p.m.
$30/person · Ages 10 & Up
Registration deadline Mon 25 Oct
Vir al Canvas
Fri · 1 Oct AUTUMN SUNSET Fri · 8 Oct
All painting tutorials on Fridays at 1p.m. on Facebook Live Kit includes 16”x20” and artwork based paints. Pick up at the Arts & Crafts Center.
CHERRY TREE HOLDING THE MOON Fri · 15 Oct MOON OVER MEOW Fri · 22 Oct THE HALLOWEEN TREE
Fri · 29 Oct
DIA DE LOS MUERTOS SUGAR SKULL
$15/ kit
1-25 Oct
4 winners will win a family Pack*!
• Pick up Pins at the Bowling Center starting Fri 1 Oct
• Visit or pick up decorating supplies at Arts & Crafts Center (see page 10 for info)
• Use anything you want to decorate the pins!
• Turn in all decorated pins by Mon 25 Oct to the Bowling Center
• Winners will be announced Fri 29 Oct at 4:30 p.m. at the Bowling Center
*Family Pack includes: 1 hour bowling, up to 4 pairs of rental shoes, a large 1 topping pizza, and up to 4 fountain drinks.
There is a requirement to be a licensed FCC Provider in order to provide childcare in base housing.
Contact the FCC office to learn about the application process-we provide all the training required!
* Stay at home with your own small children
* Own your own business
* Make a difference in the life of a military child
* Provide additional income for your family
Sign Up for Membership
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For You
Newcomers' Welcome Orientation & Info fair
Wed · 13 & 27 Oct
7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Mountain View Club Info Fair to follow (see page 23)
Are you new to Kirtland AFB and the Albuquerque area? This orientation is for you! Active duty military and DOD employees are required to attend. Family members are welcome and encouraged to attend.
Hiring Event
Fri · 15 Oct 9 a.m. to Noon Room 120
Disability Awareness Fair
Fri · 8 Oct
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Marquez Park
Stars are lined up for Military Spouses
Wed · 6 Oct 9-10:30 a.m. A&FRF Training Room
Ditching the Dorms Tue · 19 Oct 2-3 p.m.
A&FRF Training Room
Military Spouse 101 Fri · 22 Oct 8:45 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Room 120
Transition Assistance Program (TAP)
Retiree Group Briefing
(Initial Counseling & Preseparation Counseling)
Tue · 12 & 26 Oct
8-11:30 a.m. Room 120
Separatee Group Briefing
(Initial Counseling & Preseparation Counseling)
Thu · 14 & 28 Oct
8-11:30 a.m. Room 120
TAP Workshop
Mon-Wed · 4-8 Oct
8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Room 120
DOL Employment Workshop
Wed-Fri · 6-8 Oct
8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Room 120
SBA Entrepreneur Training
Tue-Wed · 19-20 Oct
8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
A&FRF, Room 120
To make a reservation or appointment, please call the A&FRF at 846-0741, 846-0751 or send an email to Kirtland.FamilySupportEmployment@us.af.mil
Senior DOL Employment Track (Day 2)
Fri · 1 Oct
8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Room 120
Capstone Event
Fri · 29 Oct 9-11 a.m. Room 120
Support Building Bldg. 20245, Suite 126 846-0741 Mon-Fri, 7:15 a.m. to 4 p.m. 3rd Thu for Training & Holidays, Closed
Aero Club
Bldg. 333 · 846-1072
Mon-Fri, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Airman & Family Readiness Flight
Consolidated Support · Bldg. 20245
846-0741
Mon-Fri, 7:15 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Holidays, Closed Open for walk-in customers
Arts & Crafts Center
Bldg. 20206 · 853-3003
Mon-Fri, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sat, Sun & Holidays, Closed
Auto Hobby Shop Bldg. 20375 · 846-1104
Sun-Mon, Closed Tue-Sat, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Holidays, Closed
Appointments are available during regular office hours
Mon, Tue, Thu & Fri, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wed, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
All members wishing an In-Person office visit are required to have a face coverings and follow posted directions.
Family Camp Office (Fam Camp) Bldg. 24250 · 846-0337
Mon-Fri, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Fitness Centers
East Side · Bldg. 20228 · 846-1102
Mon-Thu, 5 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Fri, 5 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Sat & Sun, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
No 24/7 Access West Side · Bldg. 585 · 846-1068
24/7 Access to all eligible patrons
Staff available for registration: Tue, Wed & Thu, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Golf Course (Tijeras Arroyo)
846-1169
Daily, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.,
Weather Permitting Coyote Grill
Mon-Fri, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Honor Guard
Bldg. 1010 · 846-1804
Hours vary due to mission requirements.
ITT
The CORE · Bldg. 20170 · 846-2924
Mon-Fri, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sat, Sun & Holidays, Closed
Kirtland Lanes Bowling Center & Sparetime Grill Snack Bar Bldg. 20228 · 846-6851
Mon-Thu, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Fri, 11 a.m. to Midnight Sat, 1 p.m. to Midnight Sun, 1-7 p.m.
Sparetime Grill closes at 7 p.m. daily
Kirtland Inn Lodging Bldg. 22016 · 846-9653
Open 24 hours a day
Marketing & Commercial Sponsorship
Bldg. 20350 · 846-1644
Mon-Fri, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Military Personnel (ID Cards) Bldg. 20245
Customer Service · 846-2017 or 853-4254
Mon-Fri, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Weekends & Holidays, Closed Open for walk-in customers, 7:30-11 a.m. To schedule an appointment, email 377FSS.FSPS.workflow@us.af.mil or call customer service
Motor Vehicle Department (MVD) Consolidated Support · Bldg. 20245 846-8390
Mon-Fri, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Closed 1-2 p.m.) Walk in basis, appointment strongly encouraged Sat-Sun, family days & Holidays, Closed
Meals to Go: Tue, Wed & Thu 3:30-5:30 p.m. Relativity Bar + Grille: Every Fri, 4-8 p.m.
NAF Human Resources
Consolidated Support · Bldg. 20245 846-1522
377SVSHUMAN@us.af.mil
Mon-Fri, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. By appointment only
Outdoor Recreation
The CORE · Bldg. 20170
846-1499
Mon-Fri, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sat, Sun & Holidays, Closed Boulder Lab
Mon-Thu, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Fri, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sat, Sun & Holidays, Closed
Indoor Pool
846-5485 · Bldg. 20227
Mon-Thu, 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Fri, Sat, Sun & Holidays, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. By reservation only.
Outdoor Pool
Bldg. 22014 · 846-5821
Closed for the season kirtlandforcesupport.com/swimming-pools/
Resource Management Bldg. 20219 · 846-0405
Mon-Fri, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Thunderbird Military Dining Facility Bldg. 20350 · 846-8048
Mon-Fri, 6-8 a.m.; 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; 4-7 p.m. Sat/Sun/Holidays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; 5-7 p.m. Midnight; Grab & Go Only: 10 p.m. to Midnight Retiree’s Authorized on Weekends & Holidays Only, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Youth Center Bldg. 20234 · 853-5437
Mon-Fri, 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sat-Sun & Holidays, Closed
All facility locations and hours of operations are subject to cancellation or change without prior notice.
Are you new to Kirtland AFB and the Albuquerque area? This orientation is for you! Active duty military and DOD employees are required to attend. Family members are welcome and encouraged to attend.
Hey spouses! Have little ones at home? Put them in the stroller and come on over to the Info Fair starting at 11:30 a.m.!
This is a great time to check out what the 377 FSS and our sponsors have to offer you and your family!
Following the Newcomers Orientation from Airman & Family Readiness, head right into the Info Fair for a free lunch!
