FReeper Canteen ~ Road Trip: Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico ~ 27 DEC 2011

~The FReeper Canteen Presents~

Road Trip: Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico

Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, is in southeast Albuquerque, nestled between the Sandia and Manzano mountain ranges. It is home to the Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center and its subordinate wings, the 498th Armament Systems Wing and the 377th Air Base Wing.

It is also home to the Defense Threat Reduction Agency Albuquerque office, the Air Force Safety Center, the Air Force Inspection Agency, the Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Center, the 58th Special Operations Wing, Space Development and Test Wing, the New Mexico Air National Guard 150th Fighter Wing, the Directed Energy and Space Vehicle Directorates of the Air Force Research Laboratory, the Department of Energy Albuquerque Office, the National Nuclear Security Administration and Sandia National Laboratories.

In 1992, the Kirtland Underground Munitions Storage Complex (KUMSC) was activated at Kirtland AFB. KUMSC is the largest storage facility for nuclear weapons in the world. The facility provides storage, shipping and maintenance for the United States Air Force and Navy. It is operated by the 898th Munitions Squadron (898 MUNS) and the 377th Security Forces Squadron (377 SFS).

The facility is state of the art, with more than 300,000 square feet located entirely underground. Total number of deliverable nuclear warheads stored there is over 3,000. The majority of the munitions include the B83 and B61 gravity bombs, and W80, W87, and W88 warheads for the Air Launched Cruise Missile (ALCM), Minuteman III and Peacekeeper ICBM's.

Detachment 3 of The Air Force Operational Test And Evaluation Center at Kirtland Air Force Base provides warfighters and decision makers timely, relevant, accurate information by evaluating the operational performance and capabilities of Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) weapons systems in the battlespace environment.

The Space Development and Test Wing develops, tests and evaluates Air Force space systems, executes advanced space development and demonstration projects, and rapidly transitions capabilities to the warfighter.

The Spacecraft Development Squadron provides spaceflight for DOD Space Test Program payloads, develops, integrates, tests and launches experimental technologies and prototypical space systems. The Responsive Satellite Command and Control Division develops, integrates, tests, fields and maintains telemetry, tracking and control systems, data processing and distribution systems and operations support equipment for experimental and prototypical spacecraft and other unique spacecraft.

Learn More About Kirtland Air Force Base HERE!

The National Museum of Nuclear Science & History is the nation’s only congressionally chartered museum in its field and an intriguing place to learn the story of the Atomic Age, from early research of nuclear development through today’s peaceful uses of nuclear technology.

Originally known as the National Atomic Museum, it was established in 1969 on Kirtland Air Force Base before moving to Old Town Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Visit The National Museum Of Nuclear Science And History HERE!

FR CANTEEN MISSION STATEMENT~Showing support and boosting the morale of our military and our allies military and the family members of the above. Honoring those who have served before.

Please remember: The Canteen is a place to honor and entertain our troops. The Canteen is family friendly. Let's have fun!

We pray for your continued strength, to be strong in the face of adversity.

We pray for your safety, that you will return to your families and friends soon.

We pray that your hope, courage, and dignity remain unbroken, so that you may show others the way.

God Bless You All ~ Today, Tomorrow and Always

To: Kathy in Alaska

I do like to visit it but don’t want to live in it. I’m sure that takes an acclimatization I’m too old for! :)

41 posted on 12/26/2011 11:53:32 PM PST by oldteen

To: Kathy in Alaska

I'm off to find a pillow.

Get to bed early!

Have a wonderful tomorrow! Night! *hugs*

42 posted on 12/27/2011 12:00:59 AM PST by oldteen

Good night and sleep tight, teen...*HUGS*...

43 posted on 12/27/2011 1:02:40 AM PST by Kathy in Alaska ((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))

To: blackie; E.G.C.; Arrowhead1952; ConorMacNessa; Allegra; Mrs.Nooseman; beachn4fun; Jet Jaguar; ...

44 posted on 12/27/2011 1:13:52 AM PST by Kathy in Alaska ((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))

Good morning/afternoon/evening/night Troops, wherever you are.

Thank you for doing your part to help keep all of us free and safe.

Thanks, unique, for the pastries.

Coffee is always on........

How about a donut?

Cookies?

Veggies?

Snacks?

45 posted on 12/27/2011 1:18:08 AM PST by Kathy in Alaska ((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))

To: Jet Jaguar; Laurita; CMS; OneLoyalAmerican; Defender2; txradioguy; MEG33; The Sailor; Azbushgal; ...

God bless and keep safe our troops worldwide.

Good night.

Statler Brothers ~ How Great Thou Art

46 posted on 12/27/2011 1:24:12 AM PST by Kathy in Alaska ((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))

To: Kathy in Alaska; laurenmarlowe

A very pleasant good morning to everyone at the Canteen and to all our military at home and abroad. Thanks for your servbice to our country.

((HUGS))Good morning, Ladies. Thanks for this morning's thread, Lauren. How's it going?

47 posted on 12/27/2011 2:53:11 AM PST by E.G.C. (Edward's Soft Rock Playlist: On Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/my_playlists?p=A7A56731DE671E6A)

To: laurenmarlowe; Kathy in Alaska; E.G.C.; GodBlessUSA; LUV W; Arrowhead1952; HiJinx; txradioguy; ...

WELCOME TO THE

FR CANTEEN
(where our troops, allies and their families can refresh themselves)

Good morning, Everyone.

Good morning to our
AWESOME
Military, our Allies, and their families.

Thank you, Lauren, for preparing the Canteen for today’s activities.
Oh yeah, some place warmer today.

Our local DC Metroland weather report

~ Today...Showers early with a steady rain developing for the afternoon.
The rain will be heavy at times.
Thunder possible. High 52F.
Winds SSE at 10 to 20 mph.
Rainfall possibly over one inch.

~ Tonight... Partly cloudy. Low 38F. Winds WSW at 10 to 20 mph.

Good thing I have chores to do inside.
Looks like our FRiends in the New England states
need to brace for another hit.

We'll just get rain and winds in our area.

Geez, the weekend went fast.
Hope everyone had a wonderful and special Christmas.

The Beachy house did.
We got to see all of the children and grandchildren...
... at the same time. LOL

Well, hubby is back to work this morning
and I have some winter chores to do.
I guess I'll need to get on those early
in case we lose power when the storm hits.

I need to get to my rounds.
But, you stay right where you are. Keep your eyes on your monitor. Cause...............I'll be bock

Now remember, the Canteen is ALWAYS

Come on in and sit for a while.
There's always plenty of coffee, pancakes, conversation, silliness,
and plain old BS

REMEMBER THEM

DEFENDERS OF FREEDOM

FR CANTEEN MISSION STATEMENT

Showing support and boosting the morale of our military and our allied military and the family members of the above. Honoring those who have served before.

48 posted on 12/27/2011 4:19:09 AM PST by beachn4fun (Remember the troops during the Holidays.)

there’s that 50 waiting for me again...hehe

49 posted on 12/27/2011 4:27:08 AM PST by beachn4fun (Remember the troops during the Holidays.)

50 posted on 12/27/2011 4:27:34 AM PST by beachn4fun (Remember the troops during the Holidays.)

((HUGS))Good morning, Beach. How’s it going?

51 posted on 12/27/2011 5:08:37 AM PST by E.G.C. (Edward's Soft Rock Playlist: On Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/my_playlists?p=A7A56731DE671E6A)

Good morning, EG ((HUGS))

How was your Holiday?

52 posted on 12/27/2011 5:17:45 AM PST by beachn4fun (Remember the troops during the Holidays.)

To: y'all; Arrowhead1952; beachn4fun; E.G.C.; GodBlessUSA; ConorMacNessa; Kathy in Alaska; HiJinx; ...

Goooood mornin', Early Birds!
I'd give up the worm for more sleep!
I need to diet anyway! :)
Hope you all have a GREAT day!
All of our snow is gone...
...and it's clear this morning.
((((hugs))))

53 posted on 12/27/2011 5:19:01 AM PST by luvie (This tagline reserved for a hero.......)

To: Kathy in Alaska; txradioguy; beachn4fun; StarCMC; Lady Jag; laurenmarlowe; tomkow6; GodBlessUSA; ...

Good morning to everyone at the Canteen. 31º at my house this morning.

54 posted on 12/27/2011 5:25:39 AM PST by Arrowhead1952 (Dear God, thanks for the rain, but please let it rain more in Texas. Amen.)

Good morning beach and (((HUGS))).

55 posted on 12/27/2011 5:27:06 AM PST by Arrowhead1952 (Dear God, thanks for the rain, but please let it rain more in Texas. Amen.)

Good morning LUV and (((HUGS))).

56 posted on 12/27/2011 5:28:06 AM PST by Arrowhead1952 (Dear God, thanks for the rain, but please let it rain more in Texas. Amen.)

Good morning, night owl ((HUGS))

How was your Christmas?

57 posted on 12/27/2011 5:32:29 AM PST by beachn4fun (Remember the troops during the Holidays.)

To: Arrowhead1952

Good morning, dear ((HUGS))

How was your Christmas? Are you a civilian yet?

58 posted on 12/27/2011 5:33:31 AM PST by beachn4fun (Remember the troops during the Holidays.)

Hi, Beachy! (((hugs)))

It was a good Christmas...and a white one! Who knew! :)

Hope you are doing well!

59 posted on 12/27/2011 5:43:59 AM PST by luvie (This tagline reserved for a hero.......)

To: Kathy in Alaska; beachn4fun; LUV W

Good morning, Ladies! On my way to the Dr. Will let you know what ensues.

60 posted on 12/27/2011 5:44:19 AM PST by ConorMacNessa (HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines RVN 1969 - St. Michael the Archangel defend us in Battle!)

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