Town hall meeting focus on housing

Military family housing will be the focus of the next town hall meeting Aug. 24 at 12 and 5 p.m. at the base theater. Leadership from the 27th Special Operations Wing will be present to address questions and concerns and provide updates on efforts such as housing privatization, projected occupany

Commissary case lot sale set for September

Cannon Air Force Base Commissary will have its case lot sale on September 18, 9 a.m.-7 p.m., and September 19, 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. inside the commissary Commissary customers can save 30 percent or more on their purchases every day, but in September they can save even more by shopping at a worldwide case

Services held for William "Bill" Montgomery II

Employment class to explain hiring rule changes

To answer questions about the new hiring procedures, representatives from Civilian Personnel will be on hand to train and answer question at an "Understanding Federal Employment" class" Aug. 27, at 9 a.m. at the Airmen and Family Readiness Center.Under a personnel rule that takes effect Sept. 11

Airman appreciates job well done

(Note: the following e-mail was sent to the 27th Special Operations Wing Public Affairs Office.)My wife, Amy, suffered a severe break in her left wrist riding her horse recently, which required surgery from an orthopedic surgeon in Lubbock. I feel that Tanis Cathey, 27th Special Operations Medical

Quick Hire of Military Spouses Starts in September

Under a personnel rule that takes effect next  month, some military spouses could be quickly hired for federal jobs without  going through the usual competitive process. The new hiring authority takes effect Sept. 11. The Office of Personal Management issued the authority's final regulatory

Dorm shortages call for creative planning

Cannon leadership held a meeting at the base theater Aug 3 for Airmen who live in the dormitories to discuss ongoing issues and planned courses of action to help with the influx of new personnel. As of Aug 3, there is currently an occupancy rate of 98 percent in the seven dormitories that Airmen

Automate Your TRICARE Prime Enrollment Fees

Currently paying TRICARE Prime enrollment fees? Read on, because you'll soon be required to change the way you make those payments. As early as 2010, TRICARE Prime beneficiaries who pay enrollment fees will be required to make their payments electronically. When these changes become effective, check

Cannon, local area cops host National Night Out

Law enforcement officials from various agencies, to include base security forces Airmen, teamed up for National Night Out Aug. 4 at Green Acres Park in Clovis. National Night Out is designed to heighten crime prevention awareness, generate support and participation in local anticrime programs, as

Community shows its appreciation for Cannon

Local community leaders of Clovis, N.M., came out to the base's Unity Park to show their support for the members and their families at the 20th Annual Cannon Appreciation Day August 7. The annual event, hosted by the Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce, Clovis Industrial Development Corporation