Planting Earth Day blooms

A child plants flowers at the Child Development Center at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., April 25, 2013. The CDC members participated in the planting to celebrate Earth Day and Arbor Day. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Ericka Engblom)

More than meets the eye: Dr. Death, at your service

Participants laugh during a Piloxing class at the Fitness Center at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., April 18, 2013. Piloxing, made available to the base populace by group and personal trainer, Julie Cross, combines classic Pilates moves with boxing. Cross spent 10 years as a police officer in Essex, England, before meeting her husband, moving to America and earning multiple fitness certifications. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Whitney Tucker)

More than meets the eye: Dr. Death, at your service

Julie Cross, group fitness instructor and personal trainer at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., poses for a photo while on duty as a police officer in Essex, England. Prior to meeting her husband, Capt. Jonathan Cross, 27th Special Operations Maintenance Squadron Operations officer, Cross dedicated 10 years of her life to combatting crime. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)

More than meets the eye: Dr. Death, at your service

Julie Cross, group fitness instructor and personal trainer, poses for a photo with her husband, Capt. Jonathan Cross, 27th Special Operations Maintenance Squadron Operations officer, on their wedding day. Prior to receiving orders to Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., Cross spent 10 years as a police officer in Essex, England. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)

Inaugural Cannon Helping Hands celebration

A shirt advertises the inaugural Cannon Helping Hands celebration at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., April 19, 2013. Helping Hands was held to bring awareness about base programs available for military families. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Ericka Engblom)

Diamond Sharp Airmen: Gnostic gunner

Diamond Sharp is a monthly award program where airmen are recognized by wing leadership and first sergeants for their hard work and achievements. U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class John Hastings, 551st Special Operations Squadron aerial gunner, was recently awarded at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M. (U.S. Air Force graphic/Senior Airman Alexxis Pons Abascal)