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  • 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    The 3C's of Communication class has been replaced by a new course, Communication and Assertiveness Training, as part of a rotational class series held on a monthly basis at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M. This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

  • American Red Cross at Cannon

    Room is currently being made for the American Red Cross at the Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., medical clinic.The American Red Cross is a volunteer-heavy organization that provides relief worldwide to those in need. Many of these services are specific to military members - listed on their website as:

  • Spring Break entertainment on Cannon

    Do the kids have nothing to do this Spring Break? The Youth Center is scheduled to hold many activities for children during spring break at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M.The Youth Center is geared for kids ages 9-18 and is open five days a week. It regularly puts on theme nights, tournaments and trips

  • Healthy eating - healthy living

    Air Commandos from Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., will be able to celebrate National Nutrition Month with the "Go for Green" program at the Pecos Dining Facility and healthy eating seminars throughout the month of March. Being "fit to fight" is a widespread concept throughout the Air Force. To better

  • Commandos, kids take to the court

    The sound of children's laughter amongst dribbling basketballs was all that could be heard as children were afforded the chance to go one-on-one with members of Cannon's varsity basketball team during a basketball clinic at the Youth Center, at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., Feb. 26."The clinic

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