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  • A very merry master sergeant

    Col. Stephen Clark, 27th Special Operations Wing commander, presented Tech Sgt. Daniel Cruz of the 20th Special Operations Squadron with an unexpected STEP, or Stripes for Exceptional performers, promotion to master sergeant, Dec. 22 here.A limited number of STEP promotion slots are released each

  • Spouse's Club sponsors cookie drive

    The Cannon Spouse's Club made more than 10,000 cookies Dec. 16 for Airmen stationed here.The cookies were made Dec. 16 at the base chapel and were handed out Dec. 17 by first sergeants.The first sergeants picked up the cookies and dropped them off in Airmen's rooms as a treat for the holidays.

  • AFAS grant program lessens education cost concerns

    Concerned about the soaring cost of higher education for your children? Perhaps the Air Force Aid Society can help. Under its General Henry H. Arnold Education Grant Program, the Society awards $2,000 each to selected applicants. The program continues to be offered to dependent sons and daughters of

  • Volunteers needed for tax season

    The base legal office is looking for volunteers to prepare taxes for active-duty Airmen, their families, and retirees. Anyone can volunteer: military, civilians, spouses, retirees or dependants.Volunteers must complete a week of tax training class, Jan. 3-7, 2011, at Clovis Community College, on

  • Most housing rates dip for 2011 as pay, subsistence increase

    Most military housing allowance rates will decrease slightly for 2011, but service members will receive, on average, as much or slightly more money than they did this year, Defense Department officials said Dec. 15.Cheryl Anne Woehr, a housing allowance program analyst, said overall rates are fairly

  • We asked, you spoke, we listened

    The 27th Special Operations Force Support Squadron recently conducted a survey to determine customer satisfaction with its hours of operation. More than 400 responded, and we appreciate those who took the time to complete the survey. In addition to information about our hours, we also received a few

  • Christmas angels

    The Christmas Angels spent the day shopping for gifts at the Base Exchange Dec. 11. The Christmas Angels are a group of volunteers who, with donated money provide presents to children who are less fortunate.

  • Holiday homecoming

    Family and friends of returning Air Commandos gathered in hanger 196 as they waited to greet their loved ones, Dec. 10.The warm welcome and safe return made an excellent early holiday gift for everyone present.

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