WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Tom Udall (D-NM) released the following statement after the Chief of Staff of the Air Force, General Norton Schwartz, announced a new association between Kirtland Air Force's 150th Air National Guard and the 58th Special Operations Wing:
"The announcement of this new association is good news for the men and women who proudly serve as part of the 150th Air National Guard's ‘Flying Tacos.' For more than 60 years, Kirtland's 150th Tacos have made New Mexico home. Joining with the 58th Special Operations Wing allows the Tacos to work together and share responsibilities in order to continue to fly above the skies of New Mexico."