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  • 2015 Cannon Appreciation Day and Open House

    After months of preparation and planning, the gates of Cannon opened to the public in the early morning to kick off the 2015 Cannon Appreciation Day and Open House, Saturday. The event commenced with the first-ever “Run Forrest, Run” 5K on the airfield’s main runway, followed by the Cannon Thunder

  • Operation THURSDAY present, past

    Members of the 27th Special Operations Wing were introduced to Operation THURSDAY July 9 in an effort to promote overall quality of life for Air Commandos and families. Operation THURSDAY gives Airmen the opportunity to take advantage of extended customer service hours for select agencies across the

  • Enhancements to patient care

    While TRICARE Online and MiCare Secure Messaging may seem to offer similar services, there are several important differences to these software tools designed to enhance access to care for all military beneficiaries.According to a recent article by the Air Force Surgeon General Public Affairs office,

  • EFMP camp a creative approach to student connections

    Young Air Commandos in the 27th Special Operations Wing’s Exceptional Family Member Program gathered July 27 to kick off a week of “Camp Cannon,” with activities specially designed to connect children in the program to each other and to the base.The camp marks an Air Force-level transition from an

  • 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

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