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  • 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

  • Cannon hosts baseball sports clinic for kids

    Various 27th Special Operations Wing organizations teamed up with members of the local community to host a baseball and softball clinic at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., March 11 and 12.Participants included 45 volunteers from Cannon and 120 base kids. These children were taught basic skills such as

  • 2013 AFAF campaign through May 3

    The 40th Air Force Assistance Fund campaign is scheduled to kick off at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., March 25.This year's theme, "Committed to Caring," hopes to perpetuate the ongoing efforts of Airmen assisting other Airmen through various charities such as the Air Force Aid Society, Air Force

  • High achievers honored with a night of celebration

    Members of the 27th Special Operations Maintenance Group were rewarded for their excellence at an official awards banquet at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., March 8.The Maintenance Professional of the Year ceremony is an annual event that is held to honor Airmen in the 27 SOMXG that go above and beyond

  • Cannon prepares for possible civilian furloughs

    Civilian personnel from the 27th Special Operations Wing were able to gain more insight and ask questions about an impending potential administrative furlough during a meeting at the base theater at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., March 8, 2013.Col. Buck Elton, 27 SOW commander, addressed a crowd of

  • Communication and Assertiveness Training

    The 3C's of Communication class has been replaced by a new course, Communication and Assertiveness Training, as part of a rotational class series held on a monthly basis at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M. This program is run by the Military Family Life Consultants in conjunction with the Airman & Family

  • Cannon hosts quarterly blood drive

    The Armed Services Blood Program held a blood drive at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., March 5. The ASBP plays a key role in providing blood during emergencies for service members and their families during both times of peace and war. As managers of the blood program for the Department of Defense, and

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