Honorary commanders gain operational insight

A Humvee convoy arrives to greet Cannon's honorary commanders at the beginning of their tactical ground move at Melrose Air Force Range, N.M., Aug. 22, 2012. The 27th Special Operations Wing Honorary Command Program is geared toward fostering military pride and local support from a broad group of surrounding community ambassadors. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Alexxis Pons Abascal)

Honorary commanders gain operational insight

U.S. Air Force Col. William West, 27th Special Operations Group commander, and Lt. Col. Kenneth Pedersen, 551st Special Operations Squadron, lead Cannon's honorary commanders at the beginning of their tactical ground move at Melrose Air Force Range, N.M., Aug. 22, 2012. The 27th Special Operations Wing Honorary Command Program is geared toward fostering military pride and local support from a broad group of surrounding community ambassadors. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Alexxis Pons Abascal)

Honorary commanders gain operational insight

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Tracy Onufer, 16th Special Operations Squadron commander, shows Cannon's honorary commanders some historical artifacts housed in the squadron at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., Aug. 22, 2012. The 27th Special Operations Wing Honorary Command Program is geared toward fostering military pride and local support from a broad group of surrounding community ambassadors. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Alexxis Pons Abascal)

Honorary commanders gain operational insight

U.S. Air Force Col. William West, 27th Special Operations Group commander, explains to Cannon's honorary commanders what the day's tour will consist of at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., Aug. 22, 2012. The 27th Special Operations Wing Honorary Command Program is geared toward fostering military pride and local support from a broad group of surrounding community ambassadors. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Alexxis Pons Abascal)

New school year begins

Toys line shelves in the Child Development Center at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., Aug. 20, 2012. The CDCs provide care to children within the Cannon community and are accredited by The National Association for the Education of Young Children. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Alexxis Pons Abascal)

New school year begins

Children at the Child Development Center are given their daily breakfast in the facility at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., Aug. 20, 2012. The CDCs provide care to children within the Cannon community and are accredited by The National Association for the Education of Young Children. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Alexxis Pons Abascal)