Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
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The Air Force announced that they, along with the other military branches, will expand drug testing to include screening for commonly-abused prescription medications. Testing will begin in May at Cannon Air Force Base. The Secretary of Defense gave 90 days advance notice of the new drug testing procedures on Jan. 31. The new testing will target countering the growing epidemic of prescription medication abuse and encourage those already misusing them to seek treatment before official testing begins. "The biggest problem we...
The Air Force announced that they, along with the other military branches, will expand drug testing to include screening for commonly-abused prescription medications. Testing will begin in May at Cannon Air Force Base. The Secretary of Defense gave 90 days advance notice of the new drug testing procedures on Jan. 31. The new testing will target countering the growing epidemic of prescription medication abuse and encourage those already misusing them to seek treatment before official testing begins. "The biggest problem we...
Three Air Commandos earned their U.S. citizenship during a ceremony Feb. 16 at the Landing Zone at Cannon Air Force Base. Individuals must normally wait five years before applying to become a U.S. citizen, however, if they are serving in the armed forces during a time of war that requirement can be waived. Three Air Commandos earned their U.S. citizenship at a ceremony held Feb. 16 at The Landing Zone at Cannon Air Force Base. Airman 1st Class Jose Silva-Cruz, 27th Special Operations Civil Engineer Squadron, Airman 1st Class...
Three Air Commandos earned their U.S. citizenship during a ceremony Feb. 16 at the Landing Zone at Cannon Air Force Base. Individuals must normally wait five years before applying to become a U.S. citizen, however, if they are serving in the armed forces during a time of war that requirement can be waived. Three Air Commandos earned their U.S. citizenship at a ceremony held Feb. 16 at The Landing Zone at Cannon Air Force Base. Airman 1st Class Jose Silva-Cruz, 27th Special Operations Civil Engineer Squadron, Airman 1st Class... Full story
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jasmine Lear, 27th Special Operations Comptroller Squadron, checks out the children's book selection Feb. 13 at the Thrift Shop at Cannon Air Force Base. The shop carries a wide selection of gently-used merchandise at competitive prices to meet the needs of everyone in the Cannon community. The Thrift Shop is open for business from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Wednesday at a new location in Building 76 at Cannon Air Force Base. The shop is non-profit; it is one of the primary fundraisers of... Full story
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jasmine Lear, 27th Special Operations Comptroller Squadron, checks out the children's book selection Feb. 13 at the Thrift Shop at Cannon Air Force Base. The shop carries a wide selection of gently-used merchandise at competitive prices to meet the needs of everyone in the Cannon community. The Thrift Shop is open for business from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Wednesday at a new location in Building 76 at Cannon Air Force Base. The shop is non-profit; it is one of the primary fundraisers of... Full story
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jason Miller, 27th Special Operations Maintenance Operations Squadron, explains components of an Automated External Defibrillator to his class in a training detachment Feb. 8 at Cannon Air Force Base. The CPR course is required every two years for the 27th Special Operations Maintenance Group. Editor's note: This feature is the fifth in a series of Air Commando highlights at Cannon. In a small classroom, six Air Commandos sit at a half-squared table waiting for their instructor to begin the course....
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jason Miller, 27th Special Operations Maintenance Operations Squadron, explains components of an Automated External Defibrillator to his class in a training detachment Feb. 8 at Cannon Air Force Base. The CPR course is required every two years for the 27th Special Operations Maintenance Group. Editor's note: This feature is the fifth in a series of Air Commando highlights at Cannon. In a small classroom, six Air Commandos sit at a half-squared table waiting for their instructor to begin the course....
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman C'Belle Tennimon sprays weed killer while Airman 1st Class Jacob Mathis navigates their vehicle near the flightline Feb. 1 at Cannon Air Force Base. Both Air Commandos are pest managers who routinely deal with public health concerns at Cannon. Editor's note: This feature is the fourth in a series of Air Commando highlights at Cannon. The 27th Special Operations Civil Engineer Squadron entomology flight takes their mission at Cannon Air Force Base, very seriously. "Our primary job is making sure th...
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman C'Belle Tennimon sprays weed killer while Airman 1st Class Jacob Mathis navigates their vehicle near the flightline Feb. 1 at Cannon Air Force Base. Both Air Commandos are pest managers who routinely deal with public health concerns at Cannon. Editor's note: This feature is the fourth in a series of Air Commando highlights at Cannon. The 27th Special Operations Civil Engineer Squadron entomology flight takes their mission at Cannon Air Force Base, very seriously. "Our primary job is making sure th...
Cynthia Diverty, loss prevention manager, monitors the store's surveillance system Feb. 10 at The Exchange at Cannon Air Force Base. The Exchange currently has 48 cameras installed and is awaiting 16 more by mid-March. The Base Exchange at Cannon Air Force Base has recently caught multiple individuals shoplifting by utilizing their extensive high-tech camera system. "Shoplifting hurts everyone here at Cannon," said Cynthia Diverty, Cannon AFB Exchange loss prevention manager. "Our security system helps protect our assets,...
Cynthia Diverty, loss prevention manager, monitors the store's surveillance system Feb. 10 at The Exchange at Cannon Air Force Base. The Exchange currently has 48 cameras installed and is awaiting 16 more by mid-March. The Base Exchange at Cannon Air Force Base has recently caught multiple individuals shoplifting by utilizing their extensive high-tech camera system. "Shoplifting hurts everyone here at Cannon," said Cynthia Diverty, Cannon AFB Exchange loss prevention manager. "Our security system helps protect our assets,... Full story
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Johnathan Estrada, 27th Special Operations Support Squadron air traffic controller, talks to kids from the New Mexico Baptist Children's Home in Portales, about his daily duties in the control tower Feb. 11 at Cannon Air Force Base. The kids from the home were invited by Cannon Air Commandos to enjoy pizza, games, a base tour and bowling at Cannon. U.S. Air Force Capt. Matthew Beaubien, 318th Special Operations Squadron pilot, challenges a girl from the New Mexico Baptist Children's Home in...
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Johnathan Estrada, 27th Special Operations Support Squadron air traffic controller, talks to kids from the New Mexico Baptist Children's Home in Portales, about his daily duties in the control tower Feb. 11 at Cannon Air Force Base. The kids from the home were invited by Cannon Air Commandos to enjoy pizza, games, a base tour and bowling at Cannon. U.S. Air Force Capt. Matthew Beaubien, 318th Special Operations Squadron pilot, challenges a girl from the New Mexico Baptist Children's Home in...
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Joseph Hardeman, 27th Special Operations Civil Engineer Squadron electrical systems specialist, shows off his vocal abilities at a competition held Jan. 9-16 at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. Hardeman, who is stationed at Cannon Air Force Base, placed first in the men's vocal division after singing his rendition of “Set Fire to the Rain” by singer Adele. On Jan. 27, Airman 1st Class Joseph Hardeman, 27th Special Operations Civil Engineer Squadron electrical systems specialist, was not...
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Joseph Hardeman, 27th Special Operations Civil Engineer Squadron electrical systems specialist, shows off his vocal abilities at a competition held Jan. 9-16 at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. Hardeman, who is stationed at Cannon Air Force Base, placed first in the men's vocal division after singing his rendition of “Set Fire to the Rain” by singer Adele. On Jan. 27, Airman 1st Class Joseph Hardeman, 27th Special Operations Civil Engineer Squadron electrical systems specialist, was not...
Editor's note: This feature is third in a series of social media related stories. Recent advances in social media have completely altered communication for today's military families. Networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter enable them to share, connect and be part of events in real time. From base status updates to command messages, obtaining information has become as easy as loading an application on your smart-phone. With each leap in technology, however, comes a greater responsibility to know how to communicate... Full story
Editor's note: This feature is third in a series of social media related stories. Recent advances in social media have completely altered communication for today's military families. Networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter enable them to share, connect and be part of events in real time. From base status updates to command messages, obtaining information has become as easy as loading an application on your smart-phone. With each leap in technology, however, comes a greater responsibility to know how to communicate...
A pilot with the 522nd Special Operations Squadron flies an MC-130J Combat Shadow II aircraft, over the skies of New Mexico, Jan. 5. The 522nd SOS, assigned to Cannon Air Force Base, flies the MC-130J which provides capabilities such as in-flight refueling, infiltration/exfiltration and aerial delivery resupply of special operations forces. My nerves started to get the best of me when I walked onto the flightline. The winds seem to amplify when you step onto that long stretch of concrete, forcing you to stand your ground....
A pilot with the 522nd Special Operations Squadron flies an MC-130J Combat Shadow II aircraft, over the skies of New Mexico, Jan. 5. The 522nd SOS, assigned to Cannon Air Force Base, flies the MC-130J which provides capabilities such as in-flight refueling, infiltration/exfiltration and aerial delivery resupply of special operations forces. My nerves started to get the best of me when I walked onto the flightline. The winds seem to amplify when you step onto that long stretch of concrete, forcing you to stand your ground....
