Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
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Air Commandos with the 27th Special Operations Wing gathered during the Memorial Holiday weekend for a memorialization ceremony to honor a fallen service member May 27 at Cannon Air Force Base. U.S. Air Force photo: Senior Airman Alexxis Pons Abascal Susan Zerbe, mother of U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Daniel L. Zerbe, unveils the memorization plaque for her son at the base pool May 27 at Cannon Air Force Bas. The DZ Pool was named in remembrance of Zerbe, a pararescueman who formally served under Air Force Special Operations...
U.S. Air Force photo: Senior Airman Alexxis Pons Abascal U.S. Air Force Col. Buck Elton, 27th Special Operations Wing commander, stands with fellow commanders and chiefs after several back-to-back volleyball games in the Fitness Center. Commanders and chiefs with the 27th Special Operations Wing took on students with the Airman Leadership School in several back-to-back volleyball games in the Fitness Center May 23 at Cannon Air Force Base. Col. Buck Elton, 27 SOW commander, played his final match against the ALS as he...
Editor's note: This feature is the twenty-fifth in a series of Air Commando spotlights at Cannon. The Airmen being highlighted are recent Diamond Sharp award winners. Diamond Sharp is a monthly program where Airmen are recognized by wing leadership and first sergeants for their hard work and achievements. U.S. Air Force photo: Senior Airman Alexxis Pons Abascal U.S. Air Force Airman Heather Turney, 27th Special Operations Maintenance Squadron aircraft fuel systems technician, poses for an official photo at Cannon Air Force...
The 27th Special Operations Wing welcomed senior leaders' spouses for a quick tour of Cannon Air Force Base on May 14. U.S. Air Force photo: Senior Airman Alexxis Pons Abascal Senior leaders' spouses of the 27th Special Operations Wing gather in front of the 551st Special Operations Squadron during a tour of Cannon Air Force Base on May 14. Visiting spouses were able to gain a concise understanding of how various squadrons contribute to the overall mission of the wing. Nearly two dozen spouses of commanders and chiefs gathere...
U.S. Air Force photo: Senior Airman Alexxis Pons Abascal A member of the 27th Special Operations Civil Engineer Squadron fire department grills burgers to show support for fellow first responders May 14 at Cannon Air Force Base. Firefighters set aside their gear and demonstrated culinary techniques as they barbequed for members of the 27th Special Operations Security Forces Squadron in honor of National Police Week. Members of the 27th Special Operations Civil Engineer Squadron gathered to show support for their fellow first...
Editor's note: This feature is the 23rd in a series of Air Commando spotlights at Cannon. The airmen being highlighted are recent Diamond Sharp award winners. Diamond Sharp is a monthly program where airmen are recognized by wing leadership and first sergeants for their hard work and achievements. U.S. Air Force photo: Senior Airman Alexxis Pons Abascal U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Ryan Vaughan, 27th Special Operations Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal apprentice, stands with EOD equipment at Cannon Air... Full story
Chief Master Sgt. Paul Henderson, 27th Special Operations Wing command chief, and fellow Air Commandos gathered for an unannounced award presentation recognizing an avionics troop May 9 at Cannon Air Force Base. U.S. Air Force photo: Senior Airman Alexxis Pons Abascal U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Paul Henderson, 27th Special Operations Wing command chief, presents Staff Sgt. Stephen Ross, 27th Special Operations Maintenance Squadron avionics, with the Airmen Against Drunk Driving Volunteer of the Quarter award May 9 in... Full story
The Cannon Spouses' Club continues to be a pivotal driving force, improving the quality of life wherever they can for Air Commandos stationed at Cannon Air Force Base. U.S. Air Force photo: Senior Airman Alexxis Pons Abascal Members of the Cannon Spouses' Club present Rob Ferry, 27th Special Operations Civil Engineer Squadron chief of unaccompanied housing, with a check for $2,400 April 17 at Cannon Air Force Base. The money will be used to purchase high-quality storage units for airmen residing in the Cannon dormitories to... Full story
Editor's note: This feature is the 22nd in a series of Air Commando spotlights at Cannon. The Airmen being highlighted are recent Diamond Sharp award winners. Diamond Sharp is a monthly program where Airmen are recognized by wing leadership and first sergeants for their hard work and achievements. U.S. Air Force graphic: Senior Airman Alexxis Pons Abascal Diamond Sharp is a monthly award program where airmen are recognized by wing leadership and first sergeants for their hard work and achievements. U.S. Air Force Airman 1st...
The 27th Special Operations Wing opened its doors to seven honorary commanders for a behind the scenes look into the mission support capabilities April 10 at Cannon Air Force Base. U.S. Air Force photo: Senior Airman Alexxis Pons Abascal The 27th Special Operations Wing honorary commanders gather in front of a CV-22 Osprey on the flightline as part of the 27th Special Operations Mission Support Group Honorary Commander's tour April 11 at Cannon Air Force Base. The 27 SOW Honorary Command Program is geared toward fostering...
Editor's note: This feature is the 21st in a series of Air Commando highlights at Cannon. U.S. Air Force photo: Airman 1st Class Ericka Engblom Members with the 27th Special Operations Comptroller Squadron provide mission-essential financial services in support of all Air Commandos assigned to the 27th Special Operations Wing at Cannon Air Force Base. Additionally, these Airmen supervise and manage financial management initiatives both at their home station and in deployed environments. As with any successful business, a...
Editor's note: This feature is the 21st in a series of Air Commando spotlights at Cannon. The airmen being highlighted are recent Diamond Sharp award winners. Diamond Sharp is a monthly program where airmen are recognized by wing leadership and first sergeants for their hard work and achievements. U.S. Air Force graphic: Senior Airman Alexxis Pons Abascal Diamond Sharp is a monthly program where Airmen are recognized by wing leadership and first sergeants for their hard work and achievements. Staff Sgt. Posie Smith III, 27th... Full story
In conjunction with the 2013 Air Force Community Assessment survey, which was scheduled to launch April 5 at Cannon, wing leadership will initiate another opportunity to solicit feedback from all members of the Cannon community via the 27th Special Operations Wing Facebook page, this month. U.S. Air Force photo: Airman 1st Class Eboni Reece The Family Fitness Room at the Fitness Center was a recent community-suggested base improvement that consisted of removing the unused restrooms at the front of the facility to create an ar... Full story
The Veterans of Foreign Wars Chapter 3280 co-sponsored the Run for Heroes April 6 at Ned Houk Park in Clovis. U.S. Air Force photo: Senior Airman Alexxis Pons Abascal A participant in the 1st annual Run for Heroes adjusts their runner's bib before the race April 6 at Ned Houk Park in Clovis. The event featured a 5 and 10K, as well as a 400M dash for children and drew in members stationed at Cannon Air Force Base as well as the surrounding communities. The 5K, 10K, and 400 meter dash featured in the event drew in members from... Full story
As day broke to the east, crew members with the 318th Special Operations Squadron made preparations for the final two C-145As to depart the flightline for the last time at Cannon Air Force Base. U.S. Air Force photo: Senior Airman Alexxis Pons Abascal U.S. Air Force aircrew members with the 318th Special Operations Squadron prepare to board the last C-145As for the final local flight off the flightline at Cannon Air Force Base. The squadron's C-145A aircraft will continue its mission under the vision and leadership of the...
U.S. Air Force photo: Senior Airman Alexxis Pons Abascal A medical first responder simulates emergency extraction of an infant dummy from a vehicle during a base tornado exercise March 25 at Cannon Air Force Base. While the events and scenarios of the day were staged for base personnel, the simulations provided realistic training for members of the wing to better prepare for an actual natural disaster. A strong low-pressure system has begun forming in the region and could potentially move through eastern New Mexico. This syst... Full story
The 2013 Air Force Community Assessment survey is scheduled to launch today at Cannon Air Force Base. U.S. Air Force graphic: Senior Airman Alexxis Pons Abascal The Air Force Community Assessment survey provides feedback for Cannon to help implement improvement programs and services that support members of the Cannon community. This year's theme is "A Strong Community Depends On You." Results from the assessment will provide feedback for Cannon to help implement improvement programs and services that support members of the...
Editor's note: This feature is the 19th in a series of Air Commando spotlights at Cannon. The Airmen being highlighted are recent Diamond Sharp award winners. Diamond Sharp is a monthly program where Airmen are recognized by wing leadership and first sergeants for their hard work and achievements. U.S. Air Force photo: Senior Airman Alexxis Pons Abascal U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Carlos Perez, 27th Special Operations Medical Group mental health specialist is a recent Diamond Sharp award recipient who was recognized by wing...
The 40th Air Force Assistance Fund campaign is scheduled to kick off Monday at Cannon Air Force Base. U.S. Air Force graphic: Senior Airman Alexxis Pons Abascal The 40th Air Force Assistance Fund campaign is scheduled to kick off Monday at Cannon Air Force Base. This year's theme, "Committed to Caring," hopes to perpetuate the ongoing efforts of airmen assisting other airmen through various charities such as the Air Force Aid Society, Air Force Village, Air Force Enlisted Village and the General and Mrs. Curtis E. LeMay... Full story
Editor's note: This feature is the 17th in a series of Air Commando spotlights at Cannon. The airmen being highlighted are recent Diamond Sharp award winners. Diamond Sharp is a monthly program where airmen are recognized by wing leadership and first sergeants for their hard work and achievements. U.S. Air Force photo: Senior Airman Alexxis Pons Abascal U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Alicia Marsh, 27th Special Operations Force Support Squadron food service specialist, stands in the kitchen at the Pecos Trail Dining Facility....
Editor's note: This feature is the 21st in a series of Air Commando highlights at Cannon. U.S. Air Force photo: Senior Airman Alexxis Pons Abascal A CV-22 Osprey search and landing light is tested using in-house fabricated technology in the Air Force Repair Enhancement Program shop at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., Feb. 28, 2013. Cannon's AFREP techs handle Air Force repairs for all CV-22 Osprey avionics components. Don't let a good thing go to waste — what some Air Commandos might think belongs in the trash may be in better ha...
Editor's note: This is the first in a series features highlighting the Private Organization councils at Cannon Air Force Base. Private Organizations are established under Air Force Instruction 34-223: Private Organizations Program. These organizations are self-sustaining special interest groups initiated by people acting exclusively beyond the scope of their official capacity or agents of the Federal Government. U.S. Air Force graphic: Senior Airman Alexxis Pons Abascal The Air Commando Enlisted Society is an independent... Full story
The 27th Special Operations Civil Engineer Squadron was presented with the Air Force's Outstanding Civil Engineer Unit Award Feb. 11 at Cannon Air Force Base. U.S. Air Force photo: Senior Airman James Bell Members of the 27th Special Operations Civil Engineer Squadron stand with Maj. Gen. Timothy A. Byers, Air Force Civil Engineer, after being presented with the Air Force's Outstanding Civil Engineer Unit Award Feb. 11 at Cannon Air Force Base. The 27th SOCES is credited in executing the largest military contracting program f...
Editor's note: This feature is the first in a series of award winner spotlights at Cannon. The Air Commandos being highlighted are recent award winners with the 27th Special Operations Wing. These members are selected from various squadrons and career fields and recognized by wing leadership for exemplary performance and skill in their line of duty. U.S. Air Force photo: Senior Airman Alexxis Pons Abascal U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Nicole Bakko, 27th Special Operations Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal,...
Editor's note: This feature is the 15th in a series of Air Commando spotlights at Cannon. The airmen being highlighted are recent Diamond Sharp award winners. Diamond Sharp is a monthly program where Airmen are recognized by wing leadership and first sergeants for their hard work and achievements. U.S. Air Force photo: Senior Airman Alexxis Pons Abascal U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class James Wernke, 27th Special Operations Maintenance Squadron electronic warfare systems technician, stands atop an AC-130H Spectre gunship at Can... Full story
