Airmen hone combat skills

Building defensive fighting positions, learning hand-to-hand combat skills and completing the mission in a hostile-fire zone are but a few of the combat skills Cannon Airmen learn when preparing for deployment, courtesy of the 27th Security Forces Squadron Expeditionary Combat Skills training. The

AFAF donations help Airmen, families

Cannon Airmen are slightly ahead of target as they head for the second-half homestretch of this year's Air Force Assistance Fund (AFAF) campaign. Team Cannon has donated $23,969 so far, 53.2 percent of its goal of $43,031. The AFAF drive raises funds for charitable affiliates that provide support to

Airmen for an Afternoon to assist homeowners recovering from tornado

Last weekend, our New Mexico friends and neighbors (including some of our Airmen) suffered significant physical and property damage as a result of Friday's tornado. I was very proud of the way we responded, with kindness and muscle to help our community recover. Saturday, Airmen volunteered to help

Cannon volunteers give a hand, hope to city in wake of disaster

A tornado tore through Clovis, N.M. at approximately 7:45 p.m., March 23, leaving destruction and devastation in its wake for many Clovis residents. The tornado was one of 13 confirmed tornadoes that thundered across the eastern New Mexico plains that night according to James Kratzer, a

Learning the trade

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

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,

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

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

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,