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  • The sweet spot: Nutrition, oral health

    It is a given that good nutrition is important for general health and wellbeing. In today’s day and age, with the abundance of science and dietary research available to us, we are more conscience about what we put into our bodies than ever before.Most people with a basic knowledge of oral hygiene

  • Welcome to the Wild West

    As many of us prepare for fall and start to travel within New Mexico, it is important to be aware of our surroundings. Rabbits, hares and prairie dogs are endemic to this region. These small animals may be cute and fuzzy, but take caution - they could be hosts to ticks, fleas, and disease. The

  • MC-130P dedicated in ceremony remembering Son Tay Raid

    This article is the first in a series examining Air Force Special Operations Command’s’ role in the Son Tay Raid, one of the most complex and dangerous missions in the Vietnam War. The cover of darkness; Air Force, Army and Navy coordination; a daring rescue requiring flexibility, precision, and

  • Clovis son not forgotten

    For most people, the month of September signifies the end of summer and the beginning of a new school year, college semester or even a new career. However, for those of us who have served and are currently serving in uniform across the globe, September is a time to remember those who were killed in

  • Cannon hosts first Joint Humanitarian Operations Course

    Roughly 30 Air Commandos had the privilege of attending a 2-day course led by the United States Agency for International Development, Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance Aug. 25 and 26. This marked the first time the USAID-OFDA Joint Humanitarian Operations Course was offered for members of the

  • Diamond Notes: Taking care of Airmen

    Editor’s note: This is the third 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. Many of us can look back throughout our careers and admit we have done

  • Child passenger safety week

    According to the United States Department of Transportation National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, car crashes are one of the leading causes of death for children ages 1 to 13. Often, these deaths and injuries can be avoided by proper utilization of car seats, boosters and safety belts.

  • DAGRE tryouts test candidates

    Within the United States Air Force security forces career field, exists a team of highly-trained Air Commandos tasked with performing a wide-range of Special Operations Forces missions. The Deployed Aircraft Ground Response Element, also known as DAGRE, helps provide enhanced security for Air Force

  • Air Commandos storm the stage

    Every assignment is what you make of it -- a phrase that most Air Commandos continuously hear but many do not put into practice. Airman 1st Class Nelson Blackshear, 27th Special Operations Support Squadron commander support staff, saw a missing avenue for creativity and fun, and decided to launch

  • Cannon inducts new SNCOs

    Cannon embraced its newest master sergeant selects as they ascended into the upper-most tier of Air Force enlisted leadership during the Senior Noncommissioned Officer Induction Ceremony Friday at the Landing Zone.The purpose of the SNCO Induction Ceremony is to formally recognize SNCOs for their

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