News - Page 124

July 12, 2012
Cannon achieves serene state

The Base Chapel sponsored the Buddhist Meditation and Yoga Workshop, at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., July, 8. The event was lead by U.S. Army Capt. Somya Malasri, 593rd Sustainment Brigade chaplain, and included a yoga session as well as a home-made lunch buffet. Malasri is currently the only active
June 28, 2012
AF announces ITDY policy change

Air Force officials recently announced new policy pertaining to travel and transportation allowances provided to Airmen tasked with 365-day extended deployments, also referred to as Indeterminate TDYs. Beginning July 1, the Air Force will longer refer to 365-day extended deployments as ITDYs.
June 26, 2012
Vote today, shape tomorrow - every vote counts

The 27th Special Operations Wing Voting Assistance Program ensures all wing personnel, dependents, civilian contractors and voting-aged individuals are aware of how to register to vote in national, state and local elections. "A lot of people have the mindset that their vote doesn't matter and that
June 25, 2012
Talon makes final flight to Cannon

The 27th Special Operations Wing held an aircraft retirement ceremony on the flightline at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., June 22. Col. Buck Elton, 27 SOW commander, was on board the MC-130E Combat Talon I, tail number 64-0523, as it made its final flight into Cannon from Duke Field, Fla.This
June 22, 2012
Cannon and Clovis partner for exercise

The 27th Special Operations Wing held a hostile threat exercise at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., June 20, to test personnel capabilities and responses. The Clovis Police Department was invited on base for the exercise to assist Air Commandos in disarming a simulated gunman and freeing his
June 21, 2012
Air Force terminates Low Altitude Training Area Environmental Analysis, prepares for more comprehensive assessment

Air Force Special Operations Command leadership concluded that a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) could not be reached through the current Environmental Assessment (EA) of the 27th Special Operations Wing's Low Altitude Training Area proposal currently under review.Leadership anticipated
June 18, 2012
Combat Fitness Pad test classes

The new Combat Fitness Pad began offering Crossfit test classes behind the Fitness Center at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., June 11. Beginners Crossfit courses are offered Monday through Friday from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Advanced Crossfit courses are offered Monday through Friday from 5:30 a.m. to 6:30
June 14, 2012
Close quarters combat

The Deployed Aircraft Ground Response Element team performs close quarters combat training at Melrose Air Force Range, N.M. The DAGRE team provides ground support for Special Operations Forces personnel and equipment when new airfileds are being established and during relief missions.
June 8, 2012
Texas 4000: riders with cause

More than twenty cyclists crossed the New Mexico border just east of Clovis, N.M., in late afternoon on June 7. This year's Texas 4000 team was in high spirits after their race to the border from Farwell, Texas, into Clovis. One rider simply let out a sigh along with the words, "finally made it to
June 7, 2012
Operation Homecoming

Air Commandos returning from worldwide deployments are welcomed by 27th Special Operations Wing leadership, family members and friends during Operation Homecoming at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., June 4, 2012.