Turn energy awareness into action

Throughout October, the Air Force will join our nation to observe Energy Awareness Month. This year's theme, "Power the Force, Fuel the Fight," encourages Airmen at all levels to do more than just be "aware." Instead, military personnel and civilians alike are being asked to take action."The Air

Cannon showcases base to the public

"This is my first time to get to go on a plane!" said 6-year-old Clovis local Brayden Bryant, fidgeting excitedly as he spoke about going to the Cannon Air Force Base Open House, Sept. 24. He grinned while he talked about the 'big guns' and imitated the sound of the weapons going off as he waited in

Cannon Appreciation Day in Portales

The Roosevelt County Chamber of Commerce will be hosting Cannon Appreciation Day in Portales, N.M., October 1, 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. at Cannon Meadows West University Drive.This free event is open to all active duty personnel and their families. The event includes live music, food, door prizes and

Cannon conservation contest

Interested in winning a bicycle? October is National Energy Awareness Month, and the Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., Energy Program is hosting a contest open to Active Duty, dependents, civilians, retirees and contractors to contribute to this important endeavor.Personal accountability is very

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Cannon to hold 2nd annual Open House

The Air Commandos here at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M. invite the local community to attend the 27th Special Operations Wings second annual Open House on Sept. 24. This free public event will feature Cannon's specialized airpower capabilities on the Cannon flightline from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m."Many Air

Cannon EMT Rodeo wrangles several services into competition

The 27th Special Operations Medical Group sponsored the 2011 Emergency Medical Technician Rodeo, Sept. 10 at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M. This was the fifth consecutive year the competition has been held here, and featured different EMT scenarios ranging from medical trauma to EMT jeopardy. Also

We will always remember

In remembrance of the heroes and lives lost during 9/11, a ceremony was held at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M, Sept. 11, 2011, on the tenth anniversary of the infamous terrorist attacks that changed the world forever. During this event a portion of the steel structure from the World Trade Center was

Cannon welcomes Col. William West

Col. William West, former chief of the strategy division for the 609th Combined Air and Space Operations Center, assumed command of the 27th Special Operations Group during a ceremony on Cannon Air Force Base, N.M. Sept. 9. Col. Kirk Smith, 27th Special Operations Wing vice commander, presided over

Deployed Cannon Airman volunteers with chapel

The six-person chapel staff at the Transit Center hosts 23 services a week, but they spend their time here doing more than preparing for the next service. They stand ready to meet the needs of anyone passing through their doors regardless of their branch of service, religious affiliation, or lack of