Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
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U.S. Air Force photo: Staff Sgt. Matthew Plew An MC-130J Commando II from the 522 Special Operations Squadron at Cannon Air Force Base, CANNON AIR FORCE BASE — The 27th Special Operations Wing conducted a base-wide exercise Oct. 26-30. at Cannon Air Force Base. Air Commandos included training at Melrose Air Force Range as part of the exercise. Aircraft maneuvered troops and cargo from Cannon to the range to add to the realism of the staged events. Agencies across the base participated in simulated scenarios to better p...
CANNON AIR FORCE BASE — It was a rather unique sight for Airmen as they entered the Pecos Trial Dining Facility where they were greeted and served lunch by group and squadron chiefs at Cannon Air Force Base. U.S. Air Force photo: Airman 1st Class Alexxis Pons Abascal U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Marvin Neely, 27th Special Operations Medical Group superintendent, helps prepare sandwiches in the Pecos Trail Dining Facility at Cannon Air Force Base. More than a handful of chief master sergeants put on their Airman Battle U...
CANNON AIR FORCE BASE — It was a proud moment for the 27th Special Operations Wing as the first AC-130W Stinger II taxied onto the newest flightline taxiway addition at Cannon Air Force Base. U.S. Air Force photo: Airman 1st Class Ericka Engblom An AC-130W Stinger II is sprayed by fire trucks while taxing down a newly opened flightline taxiway addition at Cannon Air Force Base. The flightline taxiway is part of the new additions being added to Cannon and will be used to park up to 18 additional aircraft that will be g... Full story
CANNON AIR FORCE BASE, — After months of hard work, dedication and a commitment to excellence, the Tumbleweed Lounge reopened under its new name "Dagger Alley" in The Landing Zone at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., Oct. 26. Raising the bar and setting new standards is something Air Commandos stationed with the 27th Special Operations Wing strive for, this project was no exception. The 27th Special Operations Civil Engineer Squadron Specialized Maintenance Team was charged by wing leadership to put together crew members and a...
CANNON AIR FORCE BASE — The 27th Special Operations Wing Sexual Assault Response Coordinator office hosted a free self-defense class in the Fitness Center at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., Oct. 20. The SARC, along with the Military Family Life Consultant and Airman & Family Readiness Center provided information with regard to domestic violence awareness and prevention to more than a dozen military members and dependents who participated in the class. Three Jeet Kun Do-trained martial artists provided fundamentals and e... Full story
CANNON AIR FORCE BASE — The 27th Special Operations Civil Engineer Squadron held Fire Prevention Week Oct. 8-12. at Cannon Air Force Base. U.S. Air Force photo: Airman 1st Class Ericka Engblom U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Anthony Figiera, 27th Special Operations Civil Engineer Squadron commander, and his family enjoy the firefighter's open house at Cannon Air Force Base U.S. Air Force photo: Airman 1st Class Ericka Engblom A firefighter with the 27th Special Operations Civil Engineer Squadron helps Lathan Chavez into a fire p... Full story
With October well underway, Energy Action Month is in full swing. The month will give Airmen stationed at Cannon Air Force Base the chance to promote awareness for conservation efforts and showcase how Air Commandos "think green, build green and fly blue." U.S. Air Force graphic: Airman 1st Class Alexxis Pons Abascal As the largest energy user in the federal government, the Air Force is constantly looking for ways to reduce energy consumption. October will give Airmen stationed at Cannon Air Force Base the chance to promote...
The 27th Special Operations Wing welcomed Lt. Gen. Eric E. Fiel, Air Force Special Operations Command commander, upon his Sept. 12 arrival at Cannon Air Force Base. The three-star general arrived at the western home of Air Commandos as part of a local civic leader tour. These tours are used to give respected community leaders a better overall understanding of AFSOC, its vital mission set and the direction of its installations. The selected community partners are then enabled to act as key communicators and advocates for Air F... Full story
You've got mail!While many might not give much thought or consideration as to how critical information is shared or disseminated across Cannon Air Force Base there are knowledge operations managers working diligently through the duty day to ensure communication channels flow seamlessly across the 27th Special Operations Wing. "We are a newer career field that deals heavily in administration and management of sharing data," said Staff Sgt. Gricelda Rubio, 27th Special Operations Communications Squadron assistant NCO in charge... Full story
Everyone likes the idea of saving a little extra green. But when it's Air Force green that's being saved, it's something the entire force can benefit from. Tech. Sgt. Shaun Lyle and Harry Zalewski, 27th Special Operations Civil Engineer Squadron, created the 27 SOCES Specialized Maintenance Team in 2007 for the purpose of working on multimillion dollar projects for Cannon Air Force Base and saving the wing countless dollars. U.S. Air Force photo:Airman 1st Class Alexxis Pons Abascal U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Shaun Lyle, 27th...
Done by few... for the many. "Our motto is truly representative of what our private organization is all about," said Senior Airman Michelle Mayhugh, 27th Special Operations Logistics Readiness Squadron and Air Commando Enlisted Society president. "The few members that make up A.C.E.S. work very hard to make decisions that will directly benefit the many Airmen that comprise the base. U.S. Air Force photo: Airman 1st Class Alexxis Pons Abascal From left, U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Kevin Flynn, A1C Samantha Crenshaw, Chief...
Dozens of Air Commandos stationed at Cannon Air Force Base visited the Clovis Hillcrest Zoo as part of a volunteer beautification project, Aug. 31. Courtesy photo A group of volunteers from Cannon Air Force Base feed a giraffe Aug. 31 at The Hillcrest Zoo in Clovis. Cannon's 5/6ers organized and coordinated the volunteer beautification project between base personnel and the zoo. Cannon's 5/6ers President Staff Sgt. Fernando Gutierrez, 27th Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, took care of organizing and...
The 27th Special Operations Wing is scheduled to conduct a major accident response exercise Thursday at Cannon Air Force Base. Everyone on base between 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. should expect extensive delays and changes to normal operations. Both gates to the installation will shut down for approximately 10 to 15 minutes during this timeframe. Please plan accordingly in anticipation of this closure. Also expect to hear sirens, giant voice announcements and restricted movement procedures, such as a shelter-in-place, to be implemente...
As part of Air Force Special Operations Command, the 27th Special Operations Wing and its Air Commandos are part of a proud history and bound to a commitment of unpredictable sacrifices. The men and women proudly serving at Cannon Air Force Base share unique qualities that set them apart as AFSOC airmen. USAF: Airman 1st Class Alexxis Pons Abascal U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Taneshia Bias, 27th Special Operations Group, attends the Deployed/Remote Family Dinner with her daughter Sept. 4 in the Pecos Trail Dining Facility at...
From the moment a couple receives the news they will soon welcome a beautiful bouncing baby into the world, they envision their child discovering the cure for cancer, becoming the leader of the free world, or exploring the recesses of some distant galaxy. Capt. Neuman As their pride and joy matures, most parents find themselves lowering the bar a hair, but for Craig and Sheryl Neuman, these dreams of grandeur may not have been too far off the mark. To the surprise of no one, Capt. Craig Neuman, 16th Special Operations... Full story
The Single Airmen Resiliency trip began just like any other early morning adventure. Everyone arrived bleary-eyed, expecting to sleep away the eight-hour trip to Grapevine, Texas. An awkward silence between unfamiliar airmen ensued until departure when we were forced to sit two-to-a-seat and introduce ourselves to someone we had never seen on base before. USAF: Airman 1st Class Kristen Coager A group of single airmen from Cannon Air Force Base gather for a photo commemorating the Single Airmen Resiliency retreat Aug. 26 in...
"(It's) kind of a special occasion today," said Clovis native and Army veteran Dan McKinney, as he addressed a classroom of Air Commandos. "Fifty-nine years ago today I was released from Chinese prison camp." USAF: Airman 1st Class Ericka Engblom Clovis native and veteran Dan McKinney, stands next to his old uniform Aug. 16 at Cannon Air Force Base. McKinney was a prisoner of war in the Korean War and has shared his experience with 50 Airman Leadership School classes in order that they might understand the sacrifices made so...
Aircrew members with the 522nd Special Operations Squadron recently conducted a training flight from Cannon Air Force Base. USAF: Airman 1st Class Xavier Lockley A KC-135 Stratotanker refuels an MC-130J Commando II during a training flight Aug. 22 from Cannon Air Force Base. The flight consisted of in-air refueling and low-level flight operations to assist with the training the squadron's aircrew. During the flight, nighttime operations were conducted in order to simulate situations flyers might face in real life situations.... Full story
Editor's note: This feature is the fourth in a series of 27th Special Operations Security Forces Squadron highlights at Cannon. USAF: Airman 1st Class Alexxis Pons Abascal U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Brandon Miller, 27th Special Operations Security Forces Squadron armory NCOIC, is issued a weapon from Senior Airman David Kinjorski-Garcia, 27 SOSFS, from the armory Aug. 24 at Cannon Air Force Base. The armory provides storage to unaccompanied airmen living in Cannon's dormitories and all military housing residents. It's a safe...
Editor's note: *This feature is sixteenth in a series of Air Commando highlights at Cannon. USAF: Airman 1st Class Alexxis Pons Abascal U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Brandy Palmer, 27th Special Operations Medical Support Squadron pharmacy technician, attempts to locate a particular prescription while searching through inventory Aug. 21 in the pharmacy at Cannon Air Force Base. As a customer approaches the window and is greeted by an eager technician, their order is taken and prepared within minutes. Names are called out...
Before the workshop and training even began Air Commandos gained experience in resiliency as the power went out and a leak developed in the ceiling of the classroom. Despite these interruptions, the airmen remained in good spirit as they nonchalantly moved the tables and projector to a new location. This positive tone served as a prelude to the Resiliency Training Course they were about to begin. Headquarters Air Force provided the expertise of master resiliency trainers Lt. Col. Gregory Laffitte and Master Sgt. Jesse Maki du...
Before the workshop and training even began Air Commandos gained experience in resiliency as the power went out and a leak developed in the ceiling of the classroom. Despite these interruptions, the airmen remained in good spirit as they nonchalantly moved the tables and projector to a new location. This positive tone served as a prelude to the Resiliency Training Course they were about to begin. Headquarters Air Force provided the expertise of master resiliency trainers Lt. Col. Gregory Laffitte and Master Sgt. Jesse Maki du...
More than 60 members of the 27th Special Operations Wing and local community crowded onto the deck of the DZ Pool for the first of three grueling legs of competition Aug. 25 at Cannon Air Force Base. USAF: Airman 1st Class Xavier Lockely A cyclist competes in a mini triathlon Aug. 25 at Cannon Air Force Base. This fitness challenge included a 500-meter lap swim, 8.5-mile bike ride and a 3.2-mile run. With sweat and dust on their faces and the unmistakable glint of competition in their eyes, fitness enthusiasts of all ages cam...
More than 60 members of the 27th Special Operations Wing and local community crowded onto the deck of the DZ Pool for the first of three grueling legs of competition Aug. 25 at Cannon Air Force Base. USAF: Airman 1st Class Xavier Lockely A cyclist competes in a mini triathlon Aug. 25 at Cannon Air Force Base. This fitness challenge included a 500-meter lap swim, 8.5-mile bike ride and a 3.2-mile run. With sweat and dust on their faces and the unmistakable glint of competition in their eyes, fitness enthusiasts of all ages cam...
The 27th Special Operations Wing hosted seven of its honorary commanders for a day of mission orientation, operations familiarization and interactive field training, Aug. 22 at Cannon Air Force Base. USAF: Airman 1st Class Alexxis Pons Abascal U.S. Air Force Col. William West, 27th Special Operations Group commander, and Lt. Col. Kenneth Pedersen, 551st Special Operations Squadron, lead Cannon's honorary commanders at the beginning of their tactical ground move Aug. 22 at Melrose Air Force Range.s Alexxis Pons Abascal The 27... Full story
