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  • Sneak peek: renovated Community Center opening soon

    After months of renovation, the community center is slated for a grand re-opening as the Community Commons Jun 4 here.The renovations were planned in a direct response to the needs and interests of Air Commandos, according to Paul Hopkins, 27th Special Operations Force Support Squadron community

  • Repair Enhancement Program breeds innovation, ingenuity

    A troubleshooter’s mindset, outside-the-box thinking, and raw talent—that’s what it takes to become a technician in the Air Force Repair Enhancement Program according to Sam Krahn, 27th Special Operations Maintenance Group AFREP manager.“Essentially, what we do in AFREP is fix the unfixable,” Krahn

  • Cannon heroes honored

    Lt. Gen. Brad Heithold, Commander Air Force Special Operations Command, along with members of the Rotary District 5520, presented four Cannon Air Commandos awards of appreciation at the Rotary District Conference “Heroes’ Dinner” at the Clovis Civic Center, Friday. “I deeply appreciate how you have

  • Cannon Commandos welcome CMSAF James Cody

    Air Commandos at Cannon had the honor of hosting Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Cody for two days starting Tuesday at Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico.During his visit, Cody, along with his wife retired Chief Master Sgt. Athena Cody, spoke to members of Team Cannon about important Air

  • Update: After the storm

    Air Commandos and their families endured a record-setting storm that caused severe flooding to homes and damage to essential facilities late Monday night. As the rain settled and the winds died down, members of Team Cannon assessed the damages the base sustained. According to the 27th Special

  • All hands on deck

    Air Commandos and their families endured a colossal storm that caused severe flooding to homes and damage to facilities and vehicles late Monday night. In the midst of the pounding rain and damaging winds, members of Team Cannon came together to ensure the safety of their teammates and families.

  • TSgt Bernadette Van Ness: “Treat others how you expect to be treated”

    Tech. Sgt. Bernadette Van Ness, 27th Special Operations Force Support Squadron Airman Leadership School instructor, is responsible for enlisted professional military education instruction as outlined in Air Force directives; preparing for instruction through group review and self-study; maintaining

  • Force Shaping: A look back and a way ahead

    In December 2013, the Air Force announced the release of force management programs that directly affected thousands of enlisted, officer and civilian personnel through multiple force reduction programs. These programs helped decrease the more than $20 billion national deficit by reducing personnel,

  • Summer lovin’: Not necessarily a blast

    As summer approaches, people begin to prepare for fun in the sun. Many have planned vacations, summer cookouts and parties, most expect to get a tan and enjoy some recreational time off.In some cases however, people can receive something they would not have expected… a sexually transmitted

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