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  • TRICARE provides free prostate, colon cancer screenings

    The life you save might be your friend's, your father's, your son's or even your own. When it comes to prostate and colon cancer, the most effective treatment is early detection--and that makes regular screening a key component of your personal wellness roadmap. According to the National Cancer

  • Cannon, community members compete for triathlon respect

    Swimming 500 meters, riding a bike 10 kilometers and running a 5k is not exactly fun for most people to do on a weekend. For 38 competitive athletes, it was all the fun in the world on Aug. 22, as the 27th Special Operations Force Support Squadron held its third annual mini-triathlon. "We do it

  • Clovis schools receive DoD grant

    The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) Educational Partnership awarded a $577,000 grant to Clovis Municipal School District in Clovis, N.M., through the Promoting Student Achievement at Schools Impacted by Military Force Structure Changes FY 09 Competitive Grant Program.  The grants

  • Blog offers support to military families

    Defense Department officials have launched a blog called "Family Matters" that is dedicated to providing resources and support to military families. The blog, which can be found at http://afps.dodlive.mil, features tips from experts, and military-related topics that discuss anything from deployments

  • Commentary - We may hear, but do we listen?

    My friend Henry was such a comedian. He did the goofiest things that made me laugh and his antics always succeeded. Although he was funny, he was also sensitive and at times took things to heart. He strived to be number one and pushed himself to be the best he could. I know this as a friend and as