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  • Social event for new military spouses

    The military lifestyle is a culture with its own values, beliefs, and even lingo. It takes months, sometimes years, to understand this way of life and to feel comfortable within it. As a service member at a new military base, working alongside those who may have been in the military years or

  • MSgt Marvin Jimerson: “I had to learn to follow before I could lead”

    Editor’s note: This is the third in a series of spotlight interviews featuring various Cannon Commandos. “Air Commandos, on behalf of Col. Maitre and the entire 27th Special Operations Wing leadership team, it is with great pleasure we announce Master Sgt. Marvin Jimerson, 27th Special Operations

  • Diamond Notes: Financial responsibility

    Editor’s note: This is the second 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. Financial responsibility is often considered too taboo to discuss,

  • Essay winner earns scholarship

    The Air Force Services, Food & Beverage Branch recently announced the winners of the 2015 Air Force Clubs Scholarship Program. Forty individuals were selected among 259 essay submissions; 10 winners received $1,000 scholarships and 30 earned $500 toward their education goals. Col. Douglas Gilpin,

  • Gen. Votel visits Cannon

    U.S. Army Gen. Joseph L. Votel, Commander United States Special Operations Command, visited Cannon Air Force Base, July 22. During his short visit, Votel received briefings from subject matter experts attached to various aerial assets, conversed with personnel and recent award winners, conducted a

  • 3rd SOS officer makes moves in fight against human trafficking

    The 27th Special Operations Wing is comprised of thousands of Air Commandos; men and women of diverse backgrounds, experiences and opinions unified in service to their nation. In addition to the motivation that binds them, these Airmen have another commonality – each of them has a voice and a

  • Drop Zone excels during first month

    With more than a month of full-swing operations to its credit, the newly-renovated Drop Zone continues to provide those who live and work at the 27th Special Operations Wing with a place to play.Home to the Tailgate Sports Lounge restaurant, a computer and gaming center, an art studio with a variety

  • Exchange celebrates 120 years with host of savings

    In 1895, the War Department issued General Order 46 directing commanders to establish an exchange at every post.  Since then, exchange stores have faithfully stood alongside military members wherever they are called to serve.  Today, whether at Kuwait or Keesler, troops and their families know the

  • Policy changes for postpartum Airmen

    Air Force officials announced policy changes regarding fitness exemptions and deployment dwell times for new mothers July 15.The deployment deferment policy, an Air Force 2015 Diversity and Inclusion initiative which was released in March, increases the deferment from deployment, short tour or

  • OPM announces steps to protect workers from cyber threats

    The U.S. Office of Personnel Management announced the results of the interagency forensics investigation into a recent cyber breach involving federal background investigation data and the steps it is taking to protect those impacted. As information has become available and verifiable, the agency

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