Air Force recognizes Cannon NCO for training achievements

The Air Force recognized an NCO here for her development of a training program that was praised by inspectors as the program for other units to emulate.Staff Sgt. Carla Plummer, 27th Special Operations Support Squadron, was lauded for her achievements in airfield management in the 2009 Airfield

Medal of Honor recipients launch Post Traumatic Stress public service announcements

At a time when suicides among service members continue to rise, America's Medal of Honor recipients are launching a public service campaign urging today's military to seek help for post-traumatic stress. The campaign, called "Medal of Honor--Speak Out!," features nearly 30 video testimonials by

Cannon Chapel welcomes author, military spouse

The Cannon Community Chapel welcomed author and speaker Sara Horn for a weekend of encouragement for the ladies of Cannon Air Force Base May 7-9. Mrs. Horn's newest book provides advice and support for spouses tackling the daily challenges when their loved ones are deployed. Cannon spouses greeted

Cannon BX unveils 'image upgrade'

The newly renovated Cannon Base Exchange opened its doors to a crowd of more than 100 eager customers early Friday morning, May 14. The grand opening event included a ribbon cutting-ceremony and merchandise giveaways.Maj. Gen. Bruce Casella, Army and Air Force Exchange Service commander, Col.

Cannon welcomes back its commandos

Cyber inspection focuses on the future

Families take to the sky during Kite Karnival

High blood pressure can lead to stroke

One in three U.S. adults has high blood pressure, a major risk factor for stroke, according to the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute.And, stroke is the third leading cause of death in the U.S., according to the American Stroke Association. The relationship between the two is unmistakable. The

Spouses now have domicile options

On Nov. 11, 2009, President Barack Obama signed into law an amendment to the servicemembers Civil Relief Act to provide certain protections for spouses of military members. The Military Spouses Residency Relief Act  simply extends to military spouses the exemption that already applies to military

Community leaders tour Cannon

Twenty-four community leaders from Clovis and Portales gathered at The Landing Zone on a chilly morning May 4 for a Civic Leaders Tour of Cannon Air Force Base.The event included a mission brief from Col. Stephen Clark, 27th Special Operations Wing commander, tours of key base buildings, lunch at