Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
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"I've never understood how some leaders believe that the way to lead effectively is by talking down to people or being overtly rude and condescending, as if they are better than their followers" said Chief Master Sgt. Matthew Caruso, 27th Special Operations Wing command chief. "In my years as an enlisted airman I've found that the opposite is true. If you want to be an effective leader, you have to be liked and part of being likeable stems largely from having a caring or compassionate and humble tone in your words and...
Editor's note: This feature is the ninth in a series of Air Commando highlights at Cannon. USAF: Airman 1st Class Alexxis Pons Abascal U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Adam Murphy, 27th Special Operations Support Squadron Survival Escape Resistance Evasion specialist, gives a lesson on terrain assessment during a field training course May 3 at Melrose Air Force Range. Aircrew members spent the day at the range learning critical SERE field training skills. To say that the Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape Specialists at...
Editor's note: This feature is the ninth in a series of Air Commando highlights at Cannon. USAF: Airman 1st Class Alexxis Pons Abascal U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Adam Murphy, 27th Special Operations Support Squadron Survival Escape Resistance Evasion specialist, gives a lesson on terrain assessment during a field training course May 3 at Melrose Air Force Range. Aircrew members spent the day at the range learning critical SERE field training skills. To say that the Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape Specialists at...
Base personnel and members of the Airman and Family Readiness Center from Cannon Air Force Base journeyed to Lubbock, Texas, to meet with a group of girl scouts and receive a very generous donation on April 28. U.S. Air Force photo : Airman 1st Class Alexxis Pons Abascal U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Richard Gomez, 27th Special Operations Force Support Squadron, stands with the Girl Scouts of Texas and Oklahoma Plains in Lubbock, Texas, behind their donation of 2,700 packages of cookies. This is the second year the organization...
Base personnel and members of the Airman and Family Readiness Center from Cannon Air Force Base journeyed to Lubbock, Texas, to meet with a group of girl scouts and receive a very generous donation on April 28. U.S. Air Force photo : Airman 1st Class Alexxis Pons Abascal U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Richard Gomez, 27th Special Operations Force Support Squadron, stands with the Girl Scouts of Texas and Oklahoma Plains in Lubbock, Texas, behind their donation of 2,700 packages of cookies. This is the second year the organization...
Editor's note: This feature is third in a series of 27th Special Operations Security Forces Squadron highlights at Cannon. USAF: Airman 1st Class Alexxis Pons Abascal U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Victor Rodriguez, 27th Special Operations Security Forces Squadron patrolman, posts at the main gate to perform random vehicle inspections March 27 at Cannon Air Force Base. Security forces troops ensure the safety of all Air Commandos, families and visitors. One of the most widely-known Special Operations Forces truths is that...
Editor's note: This feature is third in a series of 27th Special Operations Security Forces Squadron highlights at Cannon. USAF: Airman 1st Class Alexxis Pons Abascal U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Victor Rodriguez, 27th Special Operations Security Forces Squadron patrolman, posts at the main gate to perform random vehicle inspections March 27 at Cannon Air Force Base. Security forces troops ensure the safety of all Air Commandos, families and visitors. One of the most widely-known Special Operations Forces truths is that... Full story
The Air Force Sergeants Association represents the Air Force Enlisted Corps' service members and their families as a voice to Capitol Hill. More than 110,000 Air Force active duty, air National Guard, and reserve members are members of AFSA. "Everyone should know that this organization isn't just for sergeants," said Tech. Sgt. Melinda Morris, 27th Special Operations Wing Equal Opportunity. "We want all of our Air Commandos to get involved." Junior enlisted, NCOs and SNCOs are all encouraged to join professional...
The Air Force Sergeants Association represents the Air Force Enlisted Corps' service members and their families as a voice to Capitol Hill. More than 110,000 Air Force active duty, air National Guard, and reserve members are members of AFSA. "Everyone should know that this organization isn't just for sergeants," said Tech. Sgt. Melinda Morris, 27th Special Operations Wing Equal Opportunity. "We want all of our Air Commandos to get involved." Junior enlisted, NCOs and SNCOs are all encouraged to join professional... Full story
Roughly one month ago, Air Commandos stationed at Cannon Air Force Base began a series of intense weekend manual labor in an effort to raise money for a local animal shelter. Cannon personnel spent hours sizing wood, hammering together frame-work and painting some very ornate homes which will eventually house some lucky pets. USAF: Airman 1st Class Xavier Lockley U.S. Air Force Air Commandos gather around one of their completed animal homes near the Structure Shop March 30 at Cannon Air Force Base. This is just one of the hou...
Roughly one month ago, Air Commandos stationed at Cannon Air Force Base began a series of intense weekend manual labor in an effort to raise money for a local animal shelter. Cannon personnel spent hours sizing wood, hammering together frame-work and painting some very ornate homes which will eventually house some lucky pets. USAF: Airman 1st Class Xavier Lockley U.S. Air Force Air Commandos gather around one of their completed animal homes near the Structure Shop March 30 at Cannon Air Force Base. This is just one of the hou...
Editor's note: This feature is second in a series of 27th Special Operations Security Forces Squadron highlights at Cannon. USAF: Airman 1st Class Alexxis Pons Abascal U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. William Lannon, 27th Special Operations Security Forces Squadron patrolman, demonstrates baton training on another 27 SOSFS member March 21 at Cannon Air Force Base. Being a member with the 27th Special Operations Security Forces Squadron doesn't just mean driving around in a patrol car handing out citations all day. Air Commandos... Full story
Editor's note: This feature is second in a series of 27th Special Operations Security Forces Squadron highlights at Cannon. USAF: Airman 1st Class Alexxis Pons Abascal U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. William Lannon, 27th Special Operations Security Forces Squadron patrolman, demonstrates baton training on another 27 SOSFS member March 21 at Cannon Air Force Base. Being a member with the 27th Special Operations Security Forces Squadron doesn't just mean driving around in a patrol car handing out citations all day. Air Commandos...
Editor's note: This feature is the eighth in a series of Air Commando highlights at Cannon. USAF: Airman 1st Class Alexxis Pons Abascal U.S. Air Force firefighters with the 27th Special Operations Civil Engineer Squadron check water functionality and pressure during a controlled burn March 15 at Cannon Air Force Base. Firefighting crews routinely perform exercises like this controlled burn to ensure readiness during an actual disaster. They work together on 24-hour shifts. They train and exercise as a team, run unit drills an...
Editor's note: This feature is the eighth in a series of Air Commando highlights at Cannon. USAF: Airman 1st Class Alexxis Pons Abascal U.S. Air Force firefighters with the 27th Special Operations Civil Engineer Squadron check water functionality and pressure during a controlled burn March 15 at Cannon Air Force Base. Firefighting crews routinely perform exercises like this controlled burn to ensure readiness during an actual disaster. They work together on 24-hour shifts. They train and exercise as a team, run unit drills an...
The 39th Air Force Assistance Fund campaign officially kicked off March 26 at Cannon Air Force Base. The campaign's "Commitment to Caring" theme will continue the legacy of "Airmen helping Airmen" through several charities: the Air Force Aid Society, the Air Force Enlisted Village, the Air Force Village, and the General and Mrs. Curtis E. LeMay Foundation. USAF: Master Sgt. Carlotta Holley U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Andrew Jacobs, 27th Special Operations Maintenance Group lead Quality Assurance Inspector, collects the first Ai... Full story
The 39th Air Force Assistance Fund campaign officially kicked off March 26 at Cannon Air Force Base. The campaign's "Commitment to Caring" theme will continue the legacy of "Airmen helping Airmen" through several charities: the Air Force Aid Society, the Air Force Enlisted Village, the Air Force Village, and the General and Mrs. Curtis E. LeMay Foundation. USAF: Master Sgt. Carlotta Holley U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Andrew Jacobs, 27th Special Operations Maintenance Group lead Quality Assurance Inspector, collects the first Ai...
USAF: Airman 1st Class Eboni Reece U.S. Army veteran Wesley Leon-Barrientos stands in front of an AC-130W Stinger II on the flightline March 22 at Cannon Air Force Base. Leon-Barrientos is a double-amputee and three time Purple Heart recipient from his service during Operation Iraqi Freedom. While on a coast-to-coast bicycle ride raising suicide awareness, two veterans visited Cannon Air Force Base on March 22 to share some inspiring words with western Air Commandos. Their cross-country trip, which began Feb. 19 in Bakersfiel...
USAF: Airman 1st Class Eboni Reece U.S. Army veteran Wesley Leon-Barrientos stands in front of an AC-130W Stinger II on the flightline March 22 at Cannon Air Force Base. Leon-Barrientos is a double-amputee and three time Purple Heart recipient from his service during Operation Iraqi Freedom. While on a coast-to-coast bicycle ride raising suicide awareness, two veterans visited Cannon Air Force Base on March 22 to share some inspiring words with western Air Commandos. Their cross-country trip, which began Feb. 19 in Bakersfiel... Full story
Editor's note: This feature is the first 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. Kenneth Holt, 27th Special Operations Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, practices suspect take-down bite drills with K-9 unit Ben K326 at an obstacle course for MWDs March 15 at Cannon Air Force Base. All K-9 units assigned to Cannon are dual purpose patrol and detections canines responsible for protecting base...
Editor's note: This feature is the first 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. Kenneth Holt, 27th Special Operations Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, practices suspect take-down bite drills with K-9 unit Ben K326 at an obstacle course for MWDs March 15 at Cannon Air Force Base. All K-9 units assigned to Cannon are dual purpose patrol and detections canines responsible for protecting base...
Editor's note: This feature is the seventh in a series of Air Commando highlights at Cannon Picture walking into a hangar — an enormous warehouse used to house the various aircraft stationed at Cannon Air Force Base. Now imagine the hustle and bustle of Air Commandos maneuvering around newest MC-130J Commando II performing systems checks. Ultimately, the crew chiefs assigned to the 522nd Special Operations Squadron will approve whether or not their most technically advanced mission asset meets standards set forth by Air F...
Editor's note: This feature is the seventh in a series of Air Commando highlights at Cannon Picture walking into a hangar — an enormous warehouse used to house the various aircraft stationed at Cannon Air Force Base. Now imagine the hustle and bustle of Air Commandos maneuvering around newest MC-130J Commando II performing systems checks. Ultimately, the crew chiefs assigned to the 522nd Special Operations Squadron will approve whether or not their most technically advanced mission asset meets standards set forth by Air F...
U.S. Air Force Airmen 1st Class Greg Stanley and Jordan Ortiz, 27th Special Operations Communi-cations Squadron radar maintainers, make their way to the Digital Airport Surveillance Radar Feb. 24 at Cannon The DASR system will replace the existing outdated Airport Surveillance Radar in May. Editor's note: This feature is the sixth in a series of Air Commando highlights at Cannon. It's no secret that Cannon Air Force Base conducts routine training flights to and from the base. However, those planes don't monitor themselves...
U.S. Air Force Airmen 1st Class Greg Stanley and Jordan Ortiz, 27th Special Operations Communi-cations Squadron radar maintainers, make their way to the Digital Airport Surveillance Radar Feb. 24 at Cannon The DASR system will replace the existing outdated Airport Surveillance Radar in May. Editor's note: This feature is the sixth in a series of Air Commando highlights at Cannon. It's no secret that Cannon Air Force Base conducts routine training flights to and from the base. However, those planes don't monitor themselves... Full story
