Cannon wins first home games, sends Lackland home winless after two-game tournament

The Cannon Varsity Women Warriors played their first official home games Saturday and Sunday against the Lackland Warhawks, who were left bloodied and battered after the game. The beginning of Saturday’s game made the impression that the teams were evenly matched with the Warriors holding a lead of

Clovis leader’s support for Airmen remains unabated for 50 years

With a laugh as big as the southwest itself, Mr. Ernest O. “Doc” Stewart, local civic leader and military supporter, is officially retired. But at 81 years old, he debunks the myth that retirement means you quit. “After you retire, you go to work. [You] do the things you felt like you should’ve done

Cannon volunteer judges encourage students at local science fair

Twenty-five Cannon Airmen volunteered as judges for a district science fair held Feb. 2 at Marshall Junior High School. The goal for many of the volunteers was simply to encourage students. “These kids are future scientists and engineers, and we should take every chance to support and encourage

Air Force top service in green power; Cannon does its environmental part

The Air Force purchased more renewable energy than any other member of the Environmental Protection Agency’s green-power partnership last year, according to a report released Jan. 24 by the EPA. This is the second year in a row the Air Force has topped the list consisting of U.S. companies and

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EMS turns the tables on LRS #2 with 32-point win

“We’re getting slaughtered,” groaned LRS’ Erik Chriswell to friends in the crowd. Chriswell and the rest of the 27th Logistics Readiness Squadron # 2 team tried to play the 27th Equipment Maintenance Squadron in Tuesday night’s intramural basketball game at the fitness center, but not many people

New star shines in command at Cannon

There is a new star on Cannon Air Force Base and Chief Master Sgt. Ray Clark received that star when he assumed the duties of the 27th Fighter Wing command chief in a ceremony Jan. 11 at the base theater. Taking the reins from former command chief James Randall, who retired, Chief Clark has made a

Visitor finds much to cheer about at Cannon

Mrs. Lisa Schmidt, wife of 12th Air Force Commander General Mark Schmidt, wants to be a cheerleader for the Air Force. As a cheerleader, Mrs. Schmidt has already identified some programs to cheer. “I’m always amazed at the food banks, food pantries and Airman’s Attics. These are programs that go

12AF Chief discusses Air Force challenges with Airmen

Chief Master Sgt. Wade Johnson, 12th Air Force command chief, visited Cannon Wednesday as part of an annual tour of 12th AF bases. During his tour, Chief Johnson had the opportunity to shake hands and listen to what was on the minds of the men and women of the 27th Fighter Wing. “What always stands

12AF commander addresses 27FW status, BRAC concerns

“The 27th Fighter Wing is doing great and they’re not finished. I want to make sure that I reassure everyone that until it’s over, it’s not over,” said Lt. Gen. Mark Schmidt, 12th Air Force commander during his visit Wednesday. Gen. Schmidt was on location for an official base visit, which he