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  • Racing against cancer

    "The marvelous richness of human experience would lose something of rewarding joy if there were no limitations to overcome. The hilltop hour would not be half so wonderful if there were no dark valleys to traverse." - Helen KellerDedicated to fighting cancer by sharing hope, knowledge and charity, a

  • Tryout to sing out: Cannon Idol auditions begin

    Dust off the microphone and warm up those vocal cords because auditions are now being accepted for the 2013 Cannon Idol competition at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M. Cannon Idol is a three round singing competition. The selected vocalists will perform a fast song and slow song in the first two rounds.

  • 27 SOMXG, 27 SOMDG showcase capabilities to honorary commanders

    The 27th Special Operations Maintenance Group and 27th Special Operations Medical Group welcomed back Cannon's honorary commanders for an in-depth look at operations as part of a tour at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., June 7. The 27th Special Operations Wing Honorary Command Program is geared toward

  • Cannon Exchange: penny saved, penny earned

    Father's Day is the perfect time of year to express to dad how much he, and his advice is appreciated. Children of all ages can demonstrate that dad's advice to watch the bottom line was taken to heart by visiting a Cannon Exchange-operated restaurant on Father's Day, where using a Military Star

  • Flip out, flipping pages

    Registration is currently open for the 2013 Summer Reading Program, "Have Book - Will Travel", at the Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., library.Open to both children and adults, the program is available to all authorized Cannon library card holders. Air Commandos and their families can register at any

  • Salvation Army provides sweet treats for Air Commandos

    The Salvation Army provided dozens of free doughnuts to the men and women at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., June 7. The event coincided with National Doughnut Day, which is recognized the first Friday of June each year. This day pays homage to the event created by the Salvation Army in 1938, which

  • Commissaries' plan for furloughs

    When furloughs are implemented, most military commissaries will close one day a week, said the director and chief executive officer of the Defense Commissary Agency. The closures will be for up to 11 days between July 8 and Sept. 30, 2013.At Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., where the commissary

  • 27 SOG welcomes new commander

    Col. Sean M. Farrell, former senior program analyst at the Pentagon, assumed command of the 27th Special Operations Group during a change of command ceremony at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., May 31.Col. Buck Elton, 27th Special Operations Wing commander, presided over the ceremony in which Col.

  • Graduating to a higher level

    Air Commandos from Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., received their Community College of the Air Force degrees during a commencement ceremony at the Landing Zone at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., May, 30.The CCAF is a federally supported, degree-granting institution that serves the United States Air

  • Cannon Exchange launches eReceipts

    Military shoppers who prefer the ease and organization that an eReceipt provides can skip the paper receipt and have documentation of their transaction emailed to them when shopping at the Cannon Exchange at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M.Shoppers simply provide their email address and phone number at

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