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  • Community InfoFair Qs and As

    Cannon leadership will meet with military housing residents from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday at The Landing for an InfoFair. The following questions and answers are provided about asbestos. Q: What is asbestos? A: Asbestos is a naturally occurring, fibrous silicate minerals used for thermal insulation, chemical and thermal stability. Asbestos

  • Cannon begins DoD Anthrax Vaccine Immunization program

    The Department of Defense has resumed its mandatory anthrax vaccination policy. On Oct. 12, 2006, the Secretary of Defense approved resumption of a policy requiring mandatory anthrax vaccination for individuals deploying or PCSing to designated high threat areas. On Feb. 16, Air Force officials directed the implementation of this policy for all Air
  • Wildfires pose a severe threat to the high plains residents of eastern New Mexico. With windy conditions, fires can spread at a rate of 30-60 miles per hour. If Airmen see a wildfire, they should call 9-1-1 immediately. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. James Nichols)

    Wildfire season at hand

    Spring is almost here, and along with it comes a season of dry and windy conditions. These conditions pose a serious fire threat to all who live in the area. Alone, wildfires are very dangerous. Mixed with dry and windy conditions they can become deadly. The best advice about dealing with wildfires is to stay away from them. Wildfires can look

  • March 12-16 National Patient Safety Awareness Week

    The 27th Medical Group is observing National Patient Safety Awareness Week though March 16. Healthcare organizations across the country are participating in events to promote patient safety. Educational activities will center on educating patients on how to become involved in their own health care, as well as working with healthcare facilities to
  • The overall winning teams pose with the faculty from the Cannon Air Force Base, N.M. Fitness Center following an awards presentation on March 2 for the Health and Wellness Center's Biggest Loser Challenge. A total of 128 participants lost 793 pounds between Jan. 16 and Feb. 23 by adapting healthier lifestyles. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yolanda Romero)

    Biggest Loser challenge wraps up

    The Health and Wellness Center's Biggest Loser competition ran from Jan. 16 to Feb. 23 at Cannon. Of the 128 people who started as 32 teams, 60 completed the competition. The total starting weight of all of the participants was 24,677 lbs. After the competition wrapped up, the total ending weight was 23,883 lbs. Participants who changed to a
  • The Air Force Assistance Fund campaign begins March 12 at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M. The goal this year is $43,031. For information on how this organization supports Air Force families, visit http://afassistancefund.org. (Courtesy graphic)

    Cannon kicks off 2007 Air Force Assistance Fund campaign Monday

    It's time for the Air Force Assistance Fund (AFAF) campaign. The drive kicks off Monday and the 27th Fighter Wing's goal is $43,031. The AFAF was established to provide for an annual effort to raise funds for the charitable affiliates that provide support to the Air Force family -- active duty, retirees, reservists, guard and their dependents,

  • Online services keep financial records current

     The Air Force has developed numerous tools for Airmen to access their financial records and military history info. Tools such as myPay, Leave Web and the Virtual Military Personnel Flight allow Airmen to research and correct any errors in their records. The key component of all these systems is user involvement; Airmen must take an active role to

  • Sports--AMXS wins intramural basketball championship

    27th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Airmen pushed their way to defeat the 27th Equipment Maintenance Squadron 59-54 at the Intramural Basketball Championship Feb. 22 at the Cannon Fitness Center. The championships were a three-day double-elimination tournament that marked the conclusion of the basketball season. Although this was the final game for
  • Lt. Col. Brad Kearney; 523rd Fighter Squadron commander and Col. Jeff McDaniel, 27th Operations Group commander at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., listen as Hank Baskett III (second from left) explains how the sound of an F-16 flying overhead compares with the sound of the crowd at a football game. Hank and his father, retired Chief Master Sgt. Hank Baskett Jr. (second from right) toured the 523 FS and the flight simulator on Feb. 21. The retired chief's son finished his first National Football League season with the Philadelphia Eagles as a wide receiver where he received the Rookie of the Week award twice during the season. (U.S. Air Force photo by Janet Taylor-Birkey)

    Roar of the crowd likened to that of an F-16

  • The Cannon Tax Office has acheived $971,128 in total refunds this year and has saved its clients more than $70,000. The center assists Airmen, government employees and retirees with free tax preparation. To make an appointment, call 784-7304. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration by Janet Taylor-Birkey)

    Cannon Tax Center saves community $70,965 and counting

    The Cannon Tax Center has been open a month and has already saved Cannon taxpayers $70,965 as of this week. Those numbers are expected to continue to grow. The center has completed 427 federal tax returns, 606 state returns and has achieved $971,128 in total refunds so far this tax season. The center provides tax preparation to Airmen, government
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