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  • Tricare tips for breast cancer prevention

    October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The American Cancer Society estimates that more than 180,000 new cases of breast cancer will be diagnosed in 2008, making breast cancer the second most common form of cancer in American women. Breast Cancer Awareness Month is dedicated to one of the most

  • Celebrate your freedom to read during Banned Books Week

    Banned Books Week has been observed during the last week of September since 1982. The annual event reminds Americans not to take the precious democratic freedom of speech for granted. This year the Cannon Library and the Fitness Center have teamed up to encourage everyone to celebrate their freedom

  • Calling all cars

    Motorcycles, Mustangs and massive engines gleamed at Doc Stewart Park Sept. 20 at the second annual Cannon Thunder Auto Show. Approximately 50 vehicles were shown during the day in various categories such as antique, classics, muscle cars, motorcycles, and more. The vehicles were owned by local

  • Make a difference - volunteer

    The following list of volunteer opportunities have been provided by the Airman and Family Readiness Center. Cannon and Chavez Child Development centersVolunteers are needed for the Cannon and Chavez Child Development Centers' Family Harvest Festival, Oct. 25, 3-8 p.m. at the Cannon

  • Commentary - Birthday celebrations and new directions

    At its first combat wing dining out Sept. 18, the 27th Special Operations Wing celebrated a couple of important dates that directly contributed to establishing Cannon Air Force Base and determining the mission we support today. Not only did we gather last week to commemorate the Air Force's 61st

  • Cannon kicks off National Crime Prevention Month

    Cannon kicks off National Crime Prevention Month on Oct. 2 from 3 to 7 p.m. at Doc Stewart Park. There will be Neighborhood Watch seminars and visits from McGruff the Crime Dog and Sparky the Fire Dog along with Bouncy Castles for the kids. The event is open to the public and is an alternate duty

  • Policy changes benefit Airmen deploying for 365 days

    Effective Oct. 1, Air Force officials here will implement policy changes to improve sourcing efficiency of 365-day deployments and ensure Airmen receive adequate notification before deployment. The new policy sets the deployment "accept or decline" option at three calendar days, streamlines the

  • Fleet feet meet

    What better way to prove you are the fastest male or female than a friendly race? Cannon's fastest man and woman competition took place to give Airmen an opportunity to show off a little talent, and enjoy a competitive atmosphere. Airmen had a chance to compete in the following events: a four-person

  • Make a difference - volunteer

    The following list of volunteer opportunities have been provided by the Airman and Family Readiness Center, 784-4228.Cannon reclamation projectAs work is being done  on much of the base housing, many items being replaced, such as appliances and cabinets, are donated to local charities. Volunteers

  • Cannon auto show open to public

    The 2008 Cannon Thunder Auto show will be held September 20 at Doc Stewart Park from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This free event is open to the public. For more information on how to register, please contact the Community Center at 784-6381.

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