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June 25, 2015
Building happiness: One car part at a time

An escape from the stress and wear-and-tear of life is what Staff Sgt. Tom Sieben, 727th Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron combat oriented supply operations, has found in the form of a 1965 Ford F-100 pick-up named “Paige.”Working slowly, but with purpose and precision, Sieben has
June 23, 2015
Department of Public Health to test potential exposed individuals for Tuberculosis

The New Mexico Department of Health has identified roughly 100 people in Curry County who may have been exposed to a man who tested positive for active, infectious tuberculosis.Several high-risk areas of exposure have been identified by the department during October 2014 through April 2015: -Clovis
June 23, 2015
Enlisted evaluation and promotion systems to use new EPR forms, forced distribution, stratification restrictions

With static closeout dates for each rank in place, the Air Force announced it will update the enlisted performance report forms and utilize new forced distribution and senior rater stratification restrictions to round out the incremental changes to enlisted evaluation and promotion systems with
June 23, 2015
Remembering MWD Baron, K9 troop turned family pet

A loyal companion who served six years here, military working dog Baron was remembered fondly in a memorial ceremony Wednesday at the canine kennels.“The purpose of today’s ceremony is to honor a fallen canine comrade,” said Staff Sgt. Joshua Fehringer, 27th Special Operations Security Forces
June 22, 2015
Social media scams targeting military members

As long as there are people making an honest living, there will always be individuals looking to profit at the expense of others. These scam artists attempt the same age-old tricks with upgraded twists as new avenues for exploitation become available. From those aimed toward the elderly to IRS
June 19, 2015
Teen recognized as Cannon’s Youth of the Year

One of Cannon’s teens was recently selected from among several local outstanding youth as part of an ongoing scholarship competition. Leiahna Utigard, daughter of Candice Utigard, 551st Special Operations Squadron illustrator, and Tyson Utigard, 318th Special Operations Squadron aircraft mechanic,
June 15, 2015
Squadrons realign, restructure missions

Air Commandos and wing leadership watched as the men and women of the 73rd Special Operations Squadron transitioned to the 16th Special Operations Squadron, while congratulating Lt. Col. Timothy Hood, the incoming 16th SOS commander and previously the Operations Officer of the 73rd SOS, who embarked
June 12, 2015
To build resiliency, start by looking around

Editor's Note: This is a commentary by a member of the 27th Special Operations Wing Public Affairs Office. “It’s what you make of it” is a statement no Airman can go too long without hearing. More experienced individuals love to remind us that if we approach our work and lives with open-mindedness
June 9, 2015
Summer fun with safety in mind

As the summer season draws near, it brings warmer weather. With its arrival comes the uncontrollable desire to soak up some Vitamin D, and relish in outdoor activities with family and friends. However, more time spent engaging in recreational activities often leads to careless mistakes.One injury
June 8, 2015
Air Commando field training for contingency contracting, comptrollers

Members of the 27th Special Operations Contracting Squadron and the 27th Special Operations Comptroller Squadron made their way to Melrose Air Force Range, June 8, for a three-day pre-deployment exercise. Contracting specialists had the opportunity to manage contracts and contract personnel in a