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  • Col. Valentino Bagnani III, 27th Fighter Wing vice commander, pushes a Guided Bomb Unit - 24 down the Munitions Assembly Conveyor at Beal Air Force Base, Calif., March 20. Col. Bagnani was participating in the Air Force Combat Ammunition Center Senior Officer Orientation course. The two-day course provides senior officers an orientation on the concepts and techniques involved in combat munitions planning and production. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Scott Haack)

    Learning the trade

  • Information packets containing material about household hazards are being distributed to military family housing residents at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M. An Information Fair on March 22 from 5 to 7 p.m. at The Landing will discuss these hazards. (U.S. Air Force illustration by Airman 1st Class Thomas Trower)

    Community InfoFair Thursday

    Cannon leadership will host an Information Fair for military housing residents from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at The Landing to answer questions and address concerns in response to a letter provided to First Sergeants Wednesday for distribution to their Airmen. The letter, signed by Col. Scott West, 27th Fighter Wing commander, is being distributed to

  • 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
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