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  • AFAF campaign begins March 28

    The 38th Air Force Assistance Fund officially kicks off here March 28 and runs through May 6. This year's theme, "Commitment to Caring" captures the Air Force's  proud heritage of taking care of its own through four  charities that assist active-duty, Reserve, Guard, retired Air Force members,

  • Extend your life by 14 years—quit smoking

    On average, smokers die 13 to 14 years sooner than nonsmokers, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).Since about 20 percent of the United States' population smokes, that means almost a fifth of the country could live at least a full decade longer. Are you one of them?If

  • 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.

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