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  • Wing Safety Fair educates, entertains

    The 27th Special Operations Wing hosted the annual Safety Fair at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., April 1. Contractors from various organizations worked alongside Cannon personnel to educate Air Commandos on ways to stay safe this spring. Airmen had a chance to participate in a drunk-driving course;

  • Cannon Exchange cuts cost

    Cannon Exchange Service shoppers basking in the relief of completing their taxes can also find many happy returns at the food court April 15, 2013, as those using a Military Star Card will receive 20 percent off of their entire food purchase. "After filing taxes, a good meal in the food court is a

  • Suggestions heard, improvements made

    In conjunction with the 2013 Air Force Community Assessment survey, which is scheduled to launch at Cannon April 5, wing leadership will initiate another opportunity to solicit feedback from all members of the Cannon community via the 27th Special Operations Wing Facebook page, this month. Over the

  • Final flight, aircraft's legacy

    As day broke to the east, crew members with the 318th Special Operations Squadron made preparations for the final two C-145As to depart the flightline for the last time at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., March 28.The squadron's C-145A aircraft will continue their mission under the vision and leadership

  • Air Force CA to launch April 5

    The 2013 Air Force Community Assessment survey is scheduled to launch at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., April 5. This year's theme is "A Strong Community Depends On You." Results from the CA will provide feedback for Cannon to help implement improvement programs and services that support members of

  • Fighting obesity in America

    According to the Center for Disease and Control, 35.9 percent of American adults age 20 and over are obese.Lenka Ferry, 27th Special Operations Aerospace Medicine Squadron dietician, has actively looked for ways to combat this epidemic. During the month of March, Ferry hosted weekly seminars on ways

  • Tornado exercise tests readiness

    A strong low-pressure system has begun forming in the region and could potentially move through eastern New Mexico. This system has very strong jet stream winds associated with it and is currently situated just west of Cannon Air Force Base, N.M. With the strong jet stream overhead and plenty of

  • Cannon honors newest Chief Master Sergeant selectees

    The 2013 Chief Master Sgt. Recognition ceremony was held at The Landing Zone to pay tribute to Cannon's most recent Chief Master Sergeant selects for their outstanding leadership and service March 22, 2013. Brig. Gen. Timothy Leahy, 23rd Air Force commander, was accompanied by Chief Master Sgt. Paul

  • 27 SOMDG to implement MiCare

    Patients at 27th Special Operations Medical Group will soon be able to communicate securely and privately with their healthcare teams anywhere and anytime due to the Air Force-wide expansion of secure messaging.Secure messaging will be available to patients through what is known as the MiCare

  • A tour of Cannon sheds light on the future

    Members of the Amarillo Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps toured Cannon Air Force Base. N.M., March 20.The cadets visited several facilities on base including the 16th Special Operations Squadron, the Military Working Dogs and the Explosive Ordnance Disposal shop. They also enjoyed

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