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  • Air Commandos help judge local science fair

    Twelve members of Team Cannon ventured out to a local Clovis school to help judge the 2015 International Science and Engineering Fair, Oct. 23. The men and women of the 27th Special Operations Wing had an opportunity to critique projects in a variety of categories, including microbiology, biomedical

  • ENMU hosts military appreciation game

    Eastern New Mexico University hosted a military appreciation day to honor the men and women who have served and are currently serving in America's armed forces. Air Commandos and their families were invited to attend a free football game at Blackwater Draw Stadium in Portales as the ENMU Greyhounds

  • Crew chief strengthens team, community bonds

    Much is required of the Air Commandos who comprise the 27th Special Operations Wing. In addition to demonstrating excellence in their primary Air Force Specialty Code and a dedication to duty, Airmen are expected to be of upstanding character.One member of the 27th Special Operations Aircraft

  • AFSOC senior leaders meet at Commando Rally

    Senior leaders from across Air Force Special Operations Command gathered here Oct. 13 through Oct. 16, for the Fall Commando Rally.Lt. Gen. Brad Heithold, AFSOC commander, met with the AFSOC staff directors, and leaders from Special Operations Command, 1st Special Operations Wing, 24th Special

  • TOPS IN BLUE slated for Portales concert

    Many folks from Cannon and the surrounding communities are growing excited about the Oct. 28 arrival of one of the oldest and most widely-traveled entertainment groups of its kind.The expeditionary entertainers from Tops in Blue, Airmen from bases around the globe with a wide-range of career

  • Cannon Community Theater to perform inaugural play

    Members of the Cannon Community Theater are gearing up to perform a free production of “Harvey” this Friday and Saturday at the base theater.A play from the 1940s, “Harvey” centers on one man’s antic-inducing friendship with the play’s namesake, an imaginary 6-foot-6-inch white rabbit. The play also

  • Green Hornet crew receives highest aerial honors

    The Cannon military flying community, leaders, family and local supporters gathered at Hanger 196 to recognize a group of heroes who risked their lives in combat late last year to save the lives of others, Oct. 16.Captain Jonathan D. Seagle, Capt. John F. Vandenbemden, Staff Sgt. Spencer J. Seymore

  • Gunning for gold: Aerial gunner strives for squadron success

    Service before self is a phrase familiar to Air Commandos at the 27th Special Operations Wing. More than a collection of words, it denotes both a challenge and a charge — an expectation for all those who wear the uniform and answer to the designation of Airman.Hailing from Union, Missouri, Airman

  • Fire Prevention Week: 16th Annual Fire Muster

    Six teams from groups and squadrons across the 27th Special Operations Wing came together to demonstrate strength, skills and teamwork during the 16th Annual Squadron Fire Muster Oct. 16. The coveted prize for the day: the first-place traveling trophy claimed last year by members of 551st Special

  • New CASA volunteers sworn in to advocate for children

    Four people affiliated with Cannon Air Force Base were among 10 sworn in as court-appointed special advocates by the Honorable David Reeb Oct. 6. Two of the advocates were Cannon Air Commandos: Airman 1st Class Andrew Schmidt, 27th Special Operations Medical Operations Squadron, and 1st Lt. Matthew

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