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  • Training at range proves beneficial for troops

    The 27th Special Operations Wing hosted various Air Force bases as part of combined installation training at Melrose Air Force Range, N.M., Nov. 5-16. Air Commandos stationed at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., teamed up with fellow service members and utilized the range's rough terrain and unique

  • Money matters

    It is a little known fact that Tricare Prime beneficiaries referred by their primary care manager for specialty services at a location more than 100 miles from their provider's office may be eligible to have their travel expenses reimbursed by Tricare. According to the Tricare website, beneficiaries

  • Street restructuring to continue at Cannon

    Air Commandos at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., can expect more street name changes in the coming weeks as an initiative by 27th Special Operations Wing leadership picks up momentum.The changes are intended to highlight special operations heritage associated with Cannon's current mission, while paying

  • Military members recognized for service

    Texas Tech University hosted a Veteran's Day Military Appreciation Day to honor the men and women who have served and are currently serving America's armed forces. All branches of service were invited to attend a free football game in Lubbock, Texas, as the Texas Tech Red Raiders took on the

  • Cannon announces and honors newest chiefs

    Wing leadership with the 27th Special Operations Wing took time to honor and recognized the newest Chief Master Sergeant selects at the Landing Zone at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., Nov. 9. Senior Master Sgt. Timothy Jordan, 27th Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Senior Master Sgt.

  • Blood for the armed forces

    The Armed Services Blood Program held a blood drive at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., Nov. 6.This was not the first visit to Cannon by the ASBP and it will not be the last. The plan is to return each quarter with new goals to provide blood for service members. "We always have a current goal, but each

  • Operation Homecoming

    Air Commandos returning from deployment were welcomed home by 27th Special Operations Wing leadership, family members and friends during Operation Homecoming at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., Nov. 6. Operation Homecoming is a monthly event that reunites Cannon's Air Commandos with their loved ones.

  • 16 SOS changes command

    Lt. Col. James Mott assumed command of the 16th Special Operations Squadron during a change of command ceremony at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., Nov. 9, 2012. Lt. Col Tracy Onufer was the relinquishing commander.

  • Cannon Airmen awarded CCAF degrees

    Dozens of Air Commandos from Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., received their Community College of the Air Force degrees in a commencement ceremony at The Landing Zone, Nov. 8, 2012.The CCAF is a federally-chartered, degree-granting institution that serves the United States Air Force's enlisted total

  • Gobble wobble

    The annual Turkey Trot is quickly approaching at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., Nov. 15. The yearly free 5K will take place at Unity Park from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. and will be hosted by the Fitness Center in conjunction with the Health and Wellness Center. "The whole family is welcome to participate,"

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