The New Mexico State Defense Force, formerly the New Mexico State Guard, is part of the armed forces of the U.S. state of New Mexico. It is a reserve military force that works parallel to the state's
Brig. Gen. Raphael Warren (NMSDF) assumes command from Brig. Gen. (NMSDF) David Torres at a change of command ceremony in 2019.
The New Mexico Wing Civil Air Patrol is the highest echelon of Civil Air Patrol in the state of New Mexico. Its headquarters is located at Kirtland AFB, and the wing is under the command of Col Andrew
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Local Civil Air Patrol cadets and leaders watch a balloon they helped launch. The New Mexico CAP’s new balloon program allows members to participate in lighter-than-air flight while furthering their aerospace education.
Cadets from the New Mexico Wing of Civil Air Patrol await a briefing before launching hot-air balloons at Albuquerque’s Balloon Fiesta Park.
Lt. Col. Jon Hitchcock, right, Civil Air Patrol incident commander, and Maj. Scott Zenonian, Planning Branch Director, stay in touch with members across the state during the CAP New Mexico Wing's evaluation by the U.S. Air Force at Kirtland Air Force Base.
Civil Air Patrol Cadet Master Sgt. Nathan Baker (left), CAP Cadet Staff Sgt. Troy Henson (center), and U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Angelito Cooper (right) pose with informational brochures.