Domestic violence awareness

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, which evolved from the "Day of Unity" in October 1981. It was conceived by the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence. The intent was to connect advocates across the nation who were working to end violence against women and their children. The Day

SecAF tours Cannon, Melrose range

Turbocharge your TRICARE referral

Your primary care manager has referred you to a specialist. Once your authorization is approved and arrives in the mail (in about a week), you'll be able to make your appointment.But what if your authorization could arrive in hours instead of days?One option is registering for a secure TriWest.com

Airmen return home

Snacks were set on a table, the weather was nice and family members waited anxiously for their loved ones to depart the plane that had just landed, carrying with it a number of Cannon commandos home from their deployment.The Southwest airlines plane rolled to a stop and the Airmen began reuniting

Chief's Challenge a challenging experience

Energy conservation: dealing with the heat

As we near the end of the summer heat, we need to stay conscious of the strain on the power grid. In support of Energy Awareness Month and beyond, here are smart, inexpensive ways to can reduce your energy and water consumption. Being aware and making smart choices saves you and the Air Force money

October - Summer's last gasp, winter's first blast

October continues the transition from the warm season into the cold season, and continues to feature some of the most pleasant weather conditions of the year here. By mid October, the typical summertime pattern of relatively frequent late day thunderstorms has little influence due to the diminishing

Save cash—know emergency and urgent care

When sickness or injury strikes, service members and their families may save money by knowing the difference between emergency and urgent care.Understanding when something constitutes an emergency, or what to do if you need urgent care after-hours, could help you avoid longer waits and out-of-pocket

Community Notes

Fall Festival slated for Oct. 30The 2010 Fall Festival will be held at Hangar 208, Oct. 30, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for Airmen and their families to enjoy the fall with games, refreshments and static displays. Activities for children include pumpkin bowling, pumpkin golf, face painting, a bouncy

Energy conservation - An operations enabler

In an address to attendees at the Air Force Energy Forum III in Washington, D.C., May 28, Air Force Chief of Staff, General Norton Schwartz said, "We cannot overstate the criticality of every Airman embracing energy as a consideration in all we do. This is a long-term imperative that carries