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  • New online videos help families understand health benefits

    Grab the popcorn...military families throughout TRICARE's west region now have a new, easy way to learn about their healthcare benefits through one of America's favorite pastimes--the movies. TriWest Healthcare Alliance--the Department of Defense contractor that administers TRICARE, the military's

  • AFAF drive under way

    It's time for Airmen to help other Airmen through the Air Force Assistance Fund drive that continues through April 24. This year's goal is $36,262; an amount that Capt. David Troxell said can be achieved by getting a regular bag of popcorn instead of large size at the movies once a month. Capt.

  • Friends of Cannon Families step in during times of need

    It can happen to anyone. A phone call from the Red Cross gives you the bad news that there has been a death in the family. You need to get on an airplane immediately, but there is a glitch. You know that you can get a no-interest loan from the Air Force Aid Society, but you don't have the money for

  • Education office sees bright future for Airmen

    Furthering one's education is an important milestone to achieve and the base education office has many avenues to take to so that an Airman can accomplish his or her next goal. Whether it is taking a College Level Examination Program test or enrolling in a local university, the office, located on

  • Military Spouse Career Advancement Account Program

    With Congressional authorization in Public Law 110-417, the Department of Defense   is implementing the Military Spouse Career Advancement Account Program to provide resources and assistance for spouses of active duty services members, Guard and Reserve with a spouse on orders for one year. The

  • Former Cannon Airman killed in Afghanistan

    An Airman recently stationed here died March 15 supporting Operation Enduring Freedom in Eastern Afghanistan. Staff Sgt. Timothy Bowles. 24, was killed when an improvised explosive device destroyed his vehicle while he was on a four-vehicle patrol checking on a local school. Sergeant Bowles' first

  • Command Post gets facelift

    As construction continues unabated around base, there is an area in a particular building that has, over the course of past months, been quietly remodeled to house the 27th Special Operations Wing command post. During the renovation, the command post worked out of a temporary location, patiently

  • Energy Star program kicks into high gear

    If the base's energy conservation program were an election, early results would be hinting at a landslide victory. In less than a month more than 230 refrigerators in work areas throughout Cannon have been identified for turn in, said Steve Meyers, the base resource efficiency manager. An additional

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