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  • Cannon Airman returns from earthquake-torn Haiti

    Although earthquakes are nothing unusual for one Airman here who hails from Azusa, Calif., they were the last thing on his mind when he took leave shortly after New Year's Day. Airman 1st Class Mike Cooksey, 27th Special Operations Equipment Maintenance Squadron, returned to Cannon Jan. 17, a week

  • Best NCOs STEP up in rank

    Three top performing NCOs received additional stripes Jan. 15, testimony to their skills and leadership abilities.Staff Sergeants Teronda Hunter, 27th Special Operations Aerospace Medicine Squadron, and  Elizabeth DeArmond, 27th Special Operations Wing, were both promoted to technical sergeant and

  • Green Hornets of the 20th SOS activate at Cannon

    A reactivation ceremony was held at Hangar 208, Jan. 15, welcoming the 20th Special Operations Squadron, the Green Hornets, into its new direct action assault role in Air Force Special Operations Command within the 27th Special Operations Group. The 20th SOS was formed in 1942 for aerial

  • Cannon's Air Commandos provide support for Haiti relief efforts

    Airmen from the 27th Special Operations Wing put their combat readiness to the test as they were among the first responders to the earthquake that rocked Haiti Jan12. "The men and women of the 27th Special Operations Wing are well-trained and equipped for these types of situations, and it shows,"

  • Screenings to save your life

    While January is a great time to plan for your health in 2010, you'll never find a wrong time to get vital screening tests. Whether you're a man or a woman, age 25 or 65, make sure to talk with your doctor about the screening tests listed below. These services are available to you and your eligible

  • Base Safety partners with OSHA; Contractors will be affected

    In November of 2008 Cannon Air Force Base began the process to be recognized as an OSHA Voluntary Protection Program Star site. Through this program Cannon will work with OSHA to make its already exceptional safety and health programs even stronger through four key elements: Management and employee

  • Some towns in Mexico still off limits

    Some towns in Mexico remain off limits to service members and other Cannon personnel are strongly encouraged to refrain from visiting these locations as well. A memorandum signed Dec. 22 by Col. Stephen Clark, 27th Special Operations Wing commander, stated that the towns of Cuidad Acuna, Juarez,

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