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  • Space Academy for Cannon youth

    More than 150 Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., youth and volunteers participated in the New Mexico Space Academy hosted here by the New Mexico Museum of Space History Aug. 11-12.The event provided the dependents of servicemen and women the opportunity to diversify their interests and discover a love for

  • Casualty evacuation exercise at Cannon

    A casualty evacuation exercise was conducted Aug. 16 at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M.A two-part scenario, the exercise included a main incident and secondary incident. The exercise consisted of a patient at the 27th Special Operations Medical Group becoming disgruntled and having to be subdued. A

  • Senator Udall connects with Cannon leadership

    U.S. Senator Tom Udall, senior senator from New Mexico, met with 27th Special Operations Wing leadership at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., Aug. 14. During his visit to the base, Udall met with, and received a mission brief from Col. Tony Bauernfeind, 27 SOW commander, and observed various ongoing

  • Cannon Exchange enlists shoppers' support in customer service efforts

    Because military service members and their families are always priority No. 1, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service regularly seeks authorized shoppers' feedback on how the organization is doing in supporting their needs. As part of this effort, the Cannon Exchange Mystery Shopper program

  • Commissary to return to normal hours of operation

    According a statement by the Defense Commissary Agency, military commissaries worldwide, to include the commissary at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., are scheduled to resume pre-furlough hours of operation beginning the week of Aug. 18 through 24.The DeCA announcement comes on the heels of the Aug. 6

  • Air Commandos enjoy a late night dip

    Airmen from Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., made waves at the DZ Pool, August 10. The luau-themed party allowed them to partake in the aquatic center's features until almost midnight. All donning leis, the Airmen floated around on inner tubes, splashed around in the deep end and took turns diving off

  • Competition anyone?

    With feet pounding and hearts racing, the contestants of this year's Weapons and Ammo, WAMMO competition, raced into action Aug. 9 at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M.The competition consisted of a series of games and challenges between the 27th Special Operations Maintenance Squadron's munitions and

  • A&FRC holds Back to School Bash

    The Landing Zone and Airman & Family Readiness Center co-hosted the 2013 "Back to School Bash" at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., Aug. 9. Cannon families and local school officials came together to provide information, answer questions and strengthen the bond between the base and surrounding

  • PTSD specialist simplifies stress science

    Tania Glenn, Doctor of Psychology and Licensed Clinical Social Worker, delivered a feelings-free, scientific analysis of the human body's physiological response to high-stress situations to help Air Commandos understand their biological processes downrange during a briefing at the Landing Zone at

  • Congressman Steve Pearce visits Cannon

    U.S. Congressman Steve Pearce, the 2nd district representative of New Mexico, paid a visit to Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., Aug. 8. During his tour, Pearce met with Col. Tony Bauernfeind, 27th Special Operations Wing commander, surveyed ongoing base construction projects and observed flightline