Cannon Weapons NCO to vie for Air Force honors

When Tech. Sgt. Chris Cochran joined the Air Force 14 years ago he wanted to work with things that went boom. Now, as the noncommissioned officer in charge of a team of 12 Airmen here, he and his team ensures that everything from the bullets issued to security forces Airmen to 105 mm rounds loaded

Air Force recognizes outstanding Airman

'Mighty Medics' recognized for excellence

Base engineers recognized for achievements

Group A Streptococcus - A quick reference for Cannon

Many of you may have seen the recent article in the local paper regarding two deaths in individuals with Invasive Group A Streptococcal Disease. While it is uncommon for patients to die due to infection from GAS bacteria, non-life threatening infections are quite common. This organism may cause

Qs & As: Group A Streptococcal Disease - (strep throat, necrotizing fasciitis, impetigo)

(Note: The following information was gathered from the Center for Disease Control at http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dbmd/diseaseinfo/Groupastreptococcal_g.htm )Q: What is group A streptococcus (GAS)? A: Group A Streptococcus is a bacterium often found in the throat and on the skin. People may carry group

Speed limit changes on Perimeter Road

The speed limit on base has changed at three different locations along the South end of Perimeter Road near the Portales Gate. The first is located upon entering the Portales Gate and traveling toward the Caprock Inn. While approaching the right hand turn running adjacent to Curry County Road R,

27th SOW lieutenant colonel selectees announced

Congratulations to  the following 27th Special Operations Wing Air Commandos on their selection for promotion to lieutenant colonel: Maj. Dan Dunn, 27th Special Operations Contracting Squadron; Maj. Rick Jarrell, 27th Special Operations Communications Squadron;Maj. Rick McKee, 27th Special

Recovering combat vets, family resources a keystroke away

A new e-source offering volumes of help for recovering service members and their families is now just a keystroke away. The National Resource Directory is a collaborative effort between the Departments of Defense, Labor and Veterans Affairs. This online library of information provides thousands of

TRICARE covers reserve component family

When National Guard or Reserve sponsors are not on active duty, they may be eligible for healthcare coverage by purchasing and enrolling in TRICARE Reserve Select (TRS). TRICARE Reserve Select TRS includes medical and behavioral health coverage and access to TRICARE pharmacy benefits. TRS allows