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  • Airman from Cannon Air Force Base, N.M. enjoy breakfast at the base chapel Jan. 12 in celebration of the life of Martin Luther King Jr. The Reverand Maurice Monson addressed the audience following the presentaiton of the colors by the Cannon Honor Guard, the singing of the National Anthem by Mrs. Jacqueline Pinkett-Smith and a hymnal sung by Oscar "O.C." Clear. (Photo by Airman Erik Cardenas)

    Cannon Airmen celebrate Dr. King at breakfast

  • The Cannon Tax Office opens Jan. 26 to assist Airmen, government employees and retirees with tax preparation. The tax office is located in the Cannon Law Center, Bldg. 60. To schedule an appointment for this free service, call 784-7304. (U.S. Air Force photo/Janet Taylor-Birkey

    Tax season kicking off: Center saves money for Cannon filers

    Anyone who is closely related to an accountant knows that there are not four, but five seasons in a year: spring, summer, fall, winter, and "tax season." During the other seasons, we accumulate leaves, snow, and mosquito bites. During tax season we accumulate paper. And more paper. Organizing tax-related documents is not just a project for the

  • Key Spouses vital to surviving deployment

    She doesn't have children to fill her time while her husband is deployed, but don't be fooled: Betsy Matthies is one busy woman. While her husband, Airman 1st Class Dan Matthies, Cannon Fire Department, is deployed to Southeast Asia for four months, she fills her time with a variety of activities. "I work full-time. I go to school full-time online.
  • Wayne Higgs, a World War II veteran of Iwo Jima, was inducted into the Cannon Airman Leadership School's Hall of Heroes during ceremonies Dec. 7 at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M. Mr. Higgs is the 18th veteran to be inducted into the hall, which began as a "Wall" of Heroes in 2004.(Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. April Wickes)

    Hall of Heroes inducts new servicemember into its ranks

    When Wayne Henry Higgs was born in Altamont, Illinois on Jan. 27, 1925, he probably didn't expect to be part of a battle that would be held as a sign of freedom for his nation. His part in securing America's freedom did not go unnoticed by the Cannon Airman Leadership School's Class 2007- B. They inducted Mr. Higgs into the ALS Hall of Heroes on
  • CANNON AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- JaKeria and her mother, Keri Williams, hold the quilts made for their family by Operation Homefront Quilters at Cannon. The quilters made seven quilts for the Williams famly in honor of Army Private First Class Satieon "Tee" Greenlee, Keri's brother, who was killed in Iraq in October. Her husband is Senior Airman Andrew Williams, 27th Component Maintenance Squadron, and Operation IRAQI FREEDOM veteran.

    Quilts help mend memories together

    Keri Williams arrived to pick up quilts that represented honor and memory. She knew the quilts were made for surviving family members of those killed in action, but she never expected to receive one of her own. "You can look on TV and see what's happening in the world, but it's never real until it hits home," said Keri. She eyed the quilts with
  • Master Sgt. Ken Oswald, 27th Fighter Wing Safety, Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., displays a check as he stands in from on an F-16 compressor case. Sergeant Oswald received $7,000 on May 4 for improving the procedure for removing the compressor's blade lock, a procedure that prevents future damage and result in saving the Air Force $50,342. He will represent Air Combat Command for the 2006 Air Force Exceptional Innovator Award. (Air Force photo by Greg Allen)

    Cannon ‘Idea Man’ earns recognition, cash

    Master Sgt. Kenneth Oswald, 27th Fighter Wing Safety, will represent Air Combat Command for the 2006 Air Force Exceptional Innovator Award. Sergeant Oswald recommended changing the technical order procedure pertaining to the engine compressor blade lock removal on the F-16 engine. The new procedures prevent future damage to the compressor case when
  • Airman First Class David Chopik and Master Sgt. Eric Butt, fold a flag during a special retreat ceremony Dec. 6 in remembrance of Capt. Kermit Evans, the the 27th Civil Engineer Squadron's Explosive Ordinance Flight commander at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M. Captain Evans was killed Dec. 3 as a result of a U.S. Marine helicopter emergency water landing near the shore of Lake Qadisiyah in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. Airman Chopik is with the 27th CES and acting first sergeant Butt is with the 27th Communications Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Heather R. Redman)

    Cannon Airman killed in Iraq

    Capt. Kermit Evans, 31, of Hollandale, Miss., was killed Sunday when the Marine CH-46 helicopter he was traveling in was forced to make an emergency water landing near the shore of Lake Qadisiyah in western Al Anbar Province, Iraq, according to a U. S. Central Command Air Forces Public Affairs release. Captain Evans was one of 16 military personnel

  • Investigation on downed Cannon F-16 begins

    Department of Defense officials announced Wednesday the identity of the pilot of a Cannon F-16 Fighting Falcon that crashed Monday during combat operations over Iraq. Maj. Troy Gilbert's duty status was listed as "whereabouts unknown." He is assigned to the 309th Fighter Squadron, Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., and deployed to the 332nd Expeditionary
  • Clovis radio personalities Duffy Moon (left) and Steve Rooney (right) perform their usual morning show live from Balad Air Base, Iraq, outside the recreation center. Deployed Airmen from the 27th Fighter Wing were given the opportunity to send live holiday greetings back home. In front of them are two footlockers they brought with them containing messages, CDs, DVDs and phone cards donated by members of the local communities. (photo by Staff Sgt. Craig Seals)

    Operation Thank You: Community shows appreciation to Cannon Airmen

    Clovis radio personalities Steve Rooney and Duffy Moon of 107.5 FM traveled to Balad Air Base, Iraq, over the Thanksgiving holiday bringing holiday messages and gifts from home to the deployed members of the 27th Fighter Wing in what they called "Operation Thank You." Operation Thank You was put together as a way for Rooney and Moon to personally

  • Domestic violence undermines readiness

    October is Domestic Violence Awareness month. There are displays promoting domestic violence prevention located through out the base. As one walks into the Medical Clinic, pictures hang in the atrium that were drawn by our children at the Child Development Center, depicting the prevention of domestic violence. One drawing stands out; it is a heart
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