Ground survival training plays key role in aircrew mission

It is a pilot and crewmember's worst nightmare: their aircraft goes down in unfriendly or unfamiliar territory. Threats could include extreme heat or cold, having only sand or water in sight, or enemy fighters converging on their location, but Survival Evasion Resistance and Escape course

Laying the 'ground' work

Cannon hosts two 2008 Air Force Family & Teen Talent Contest winners

Force Support Squadron: Providing top-quality services to Airmen and their families

Those used to referring to the "services squadron" when talking about base services like the dining facility and lodging, as well those used to as calling up the "mission support squadron" for help getting a new military identification card, have probably been corrected by others who say, "It's

Save a Life Tour aims to prevent drunk driving

Cannon hosts 'First Friday' March 6

Cannon host sits monthly First Friday at The Landing on March 6, from 5-8 p.m.First Friday is an informal, family-friendly event for where individuals from on and off base can meet, mingle and dine at The Landing.During the event, both military members and local residents will have the opportunity

TRICARE covers vaccine to prevent cervical cancer

A vaccine can save the lives of more than 11,000 women this year. That equals about 30 women a day in the United States, according to the American Cancer Society. These women are diagnosed with cervical cancer; almost 4,000 will die from this frequently preventable disease. Human papillomavirus

Vietnam-era tanks continue to meet military need

Two M-42 Duster tanks moved from the Army National Guard Armory in Clovis to their new home at Melrose Air Force Range Feb. 13 and Feb. 18 with the help 27th Special Operations Logistics Readiness and 27th Special Operations Support Squadron Airmen. The Army National Guard in Clovis, N.M., donated

Cannon maintenance Airmen vital part in historic launch

February 4, 2009 marked an historic event at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M. One of the base's eight MC-130W Combat Spears left the ramp as a "black letter initial". A black letter initial means absolutely nothing is wrong with the aircraft, and resulting in no red marking on the maintenance forms. More

Diamond Sharp Airmen recognized