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  • Take the pledge to recycle

    America Recycles Day is Nov. 15 and is dedicated to encouraging Americans to recycle and buy recycled products. Since its inception in 1997, the ARD campaign has grown to include millions of Americans pledging to increase their recycling habits at home and work, and to buy products made with

  • With gun rights come responsibilities

    Firearms and gunpowder have played a role in society for centuries and are even mentioned in the Bill of Rights. The second amendment states that "the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed." With the right in place, servicemembers are entitled to own various firearms as

  • Community salutes veterans with parades, open houses and free dinners

    The following Veterans Day activities will be held in the area through Nov. 17: Nov. 3 - Open House at the VFW Post 3280, 200 West Grand Ave., Clovis, from 5 to 8 p.m. Nov. 4 - Open House at the VFW Post 3015, 3815 W. 7th Ave, Clovis, from 6 to 8 p.m. Nov. 5 - Open House at the American Legion, Post

  • Cannon congratulates NCO Academy graduates

    The following Airmen recently graduated from the NCO Academy at Kirtland AFB, N.M.27th Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance SquadronTech. Sgt. Brian Allison27th Special Operations Medical Support SquadronTech. Sgt. George Cobb27th Special Operations Aerospace Medicine SquadronTech. Sgt. Ernesto

  • Make a difference - volunteer

    The following list of volunteer opportunities have been provided by the Airman and Family Readiness Center: PORTALES THANKSGIVING MEALVolunteers are needed from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thanksgiving Day, November 27, at the Memorial Building in Portales. The volunteers will help clean up and serve

  • Commentary - Do you have concerns about Cannon housing?

    Between now and 2013 we expect our base population to increase from the current 2,600 total Airmen and civilians to about 5,000. By this time next year, we anticipate about 1,000 more personnel to join us as we continue to build up the Western Home of America's Air Commandos. These tough economic

  • 16th SOS celebrates 40th anniversary, embarks on new adventure

    The 16th Special Operations Squadron is having a busy year. Not only are they in the midst of celebrating their 40th anniversary, they are also preparing for their impending move to Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico. The anniversary celebrates not only the 16 SOS, but also the 40th anniversary of

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