Paper, money, muscle accomplish mission requirements

The teamwork of the 27th Special Operations Contracting, Civil Engineer and Comptroller Squadrons is not often recognized, but the Air Commandos of Cannon Air Force Base reap the benefits of the hard work of these agencies every day.These Air Commandos cross-utilize their strengths seamlessly as

Balfour Beatty Communities Foundation awards academic scholarships to Cannon Family

Cannon ATV rollover mishap investigation complete

Air Force Special Operations Command has released the results of a ground accident investigation board examining what caused the death of Staff Sgt. Jordan Lewis, a CV-22 flight engineer, on May 11, 2015.Lewis, who was working with the 27th Special Operations Support Squadron at Cannon Air Force

Gen. Cannon, Col. Cochran and the Tuskegee Airmen

On July 2, 1943, 1st Lt. Charles Hall, 99th Fighter Squadron pilot, claimed the first of three air-to-air victories over Luftwaffe pilots.Lt Hall's accomplishment is notable for being the first confirmed victory by an African American pilot while in American service.The challenges and

AF defers promotion, re-enlistment ineligibility policy tied to enlisted distance learning completion

The Air Force has deferred the effective date for promotion and re-enlistment eligibility associated with the Air Force policy to complete enlisted professional military education distance learning courses within 12 months of enrollment until Jan. 1.The six-month deferment allows additional time to

Operation THURSDAY

Agencies of the 27th Special Operations Wing are keeping their doors open until 8 P.M. every Thursday to help meet the needs of Airmen working past normal duty hours.  These extended customer service hours, known as Operation THURSDAY, allow select support agencies to provide services to Airmen

Putting mental health in focus

Nearly one in five adults, or 43 million Americans, has a diagnosable mental disorder, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. Contrary to many other brain disorders, effective treatments are available for mental disorders. May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time of year to bring

Diamond Notes: Burnout

Editor’s note: This is the ninth in a series of commentaries by Cannon’s first sergeants and additional-duty first sergeants providing mentorship and leadership experience to Air Commandos, while highlighting Air Force standards. As members of the finest Air Force in the world, we all strive for

Dead Airman in Clovis identified

  A 27th Special Operations Wing Airman who was found dead in his Clovis home July 6 has been identified.Senior Airman William J. Boyd, 27, of Jackson, Miss., was found by one of his roommates Tuesday afternoon.“This tragedy comes as a shock,” said Col. Ben Maitre, the base commander. “Every member

Bittersweet: Limits of the Lemon Law, becoming a better car buyer

Editor’s note: This article is not intended to be legal advice. It is an informational.Car buying is one of the recent topics more frequently experienced among legal assistance appointments at Cannon. We live in a community with its fair share of automobile dealerships as well as easily accessible