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.

Congratulating Cannon's finest

Mouth guards - smilesavers for athletes

Cyclists usually remember to wear a helmet. Paintball players wouldn't be caught dead without their face masks. And we all know to buckle up when riding in a car. Yet one of the most neglected pieces of protective gear is the athletic mouth guard. We've all seen professional and college football

Energy-efficient light bulbs to save base money

The base has launched the Energy Star Operation Change Out - the military challenge. The national campaign, a joint effort between the Department of Defense and  Energy, encourages conservation by replacing inefficient incandescent light bulbs with more efficient bulbs. Cannon's goal is to exchange