News - Page 73

June 30, 2015
Firework safety tips

Fireworks and celebrations go together during the Fourth of July, however, fireworks can turn a joyful event into a painful memory when children and adults are injured because of carelessness or lack of proper safety measures. The Cannon fire department wants Air Commandos and their families to have
June 29, 2015
Americans can send a service member something extra this Fourth of July

This Fourth of July, Americans can celebrate their independence by giving back to those who defend it for them with an Army & Air Force Exchange Service gift card. Exchange gift cards can be sent to soldiers, Airmen, sailors and Marines deployed to Afghanistan, Kuwait and other contingency locations
June 26, 2015
Learning to balance

One’s journey to self-discovery and personal advancement is a testament to the ever evolving strength of the human spirit. As Air Commandos, the trials and tribulations of finding balance within military life can be all consuming, or motivation to step outside one’s comfort zone to thrive. For Capt.
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