Tops in Blue performance to include Cannon Airman

Before the most recent Super bowl, a group of background singers performed "America, the Beautiful" with Lea Michele, from the TV show "Glee." The singers were Tops in Blue, the Air Force's premiere entertainment group.It was the first time Tops in Blue performed at the Super bowl since 1985 and one

March - a month for all seasons

March precipitation events can be rain or snow (and sometimes both at the same time), and are generally created by broad synoptic storm systems. However, thunderstorms typically start to occur in March. The average March is characterized by about three or four strong cold fronts during the month.

Air Commando Association seeks new members

The Cannon Chapter of the Air Commando Association seeks members to join an organization that is dedication to the continued support of American Special Operation forces through education, charity, research and historical preservation. Regular membership is open to active duty or retired or

Grant application deadline nears

The application deadline for the 2011-2012 General Henry H. Arnold Education Grant Program is March 11, 2011. Applications are available  from the Air Force Aid Society's website at www.afas.org. , under Education and Arnold Grant. Fill out the application, print it, attach required documents, and

Five foods that prevent colon cancer

March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month. However, instead of providing the same boring facts about colon cancer awareness, below are the top five foods that help prevent this disease.Remember, the American Cancer Society lists colon cancer as the third most common cancer in American men and women. 1.

Quit the habit with the HAWC

Cannon's Health and Wellness Center will provide the tools and support to help kick the tobacco habit with two cessation courses open to all base personnel. The seven-week courses, Feb. 28-April 11, 3-4:30 p.m., and March 1-April 12, 8-9:30 a.m., teach behavioral strategies, provide medication

Ride-2-Recovery for wounded warriors at Cannon

The base Fitness and Sports Center will host Ride-2 Recovery on Feb. 26, a nationwide event that benefits wounded warriors' mental and physical rehabilitation.  Ride 2 Recovery is produced by the Fitness Challenge foundation, a non-profit organization in partnerships with the military and VA

Release stress with this everyday activity

The next time you're laughing with your friends at a funny joke, you're helping your heart--literally.Your body's arteries--the blood vessels which carry oxygen-filled blood from the heart to the rest of your body--respond to laughter in a positive way, according to a Harvard Health Letter published

Mighty Medics get ready for Relay for Life

Turn lane closure

The dedicated right turn lane at the intersection of D.L. Ingram Blvd. and Casablanca will be closed for construction starting at 7 a.m., February 14 and ending at 5 p.m. , February 16.Drivers who need to turn right onto D.L. Ingram Blvd. can do so during this time from the through lane of the