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A deployed member of the 27th Special Operations Wing at Cannon Air Force Base was coined Feb. 6 by Chief Master Sgt. James A. Cody, Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force. U.S. Air Force photo: Maj. Michael Carson U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Harold Kimble, 27th Special Operations Logistics Readiness Squadron, is coined by Chief Master Stg. James A. Cody, Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force, Feb. 6 at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. Kimble is deployed from Cannon Air Force Base and was recognized for exemplary teamwork...
U.S. Air Force photo: Airman 1st Class Eboni Reece Members of the Harlem Globetrotters basketball team walk off the court with a young spectator during an intermission of a basketball game Feb. 5 at the Greyhound Arena in Portales. The Harlem Globetrotters offered a crowd of several hundred people a comical, energy-packed game. Hundreds of eager and enthusiastic spectators filled Eastern New Mexico University's Greyhound Arena for a family-friendly Harlem Globetrotters basketball game Feb. 5 in Portales. The Globetrotters...
Editor's note: This feature is the 14th 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 Whitney Schmitt, 27th Special Operations Support Squadron airfield management, was recently recognized by leadership for outstanding professionali...
There are 13 unique critical attributes that make up the core of what an Air Commando should be: Integrity, self-motivation, effective intelligence, self-discipline, perseverance, adaptability, maturity, judgment, selflessness, leadership, skill, physical fitness and family strength. U.S. Air Force photo: Senior Airman Alexxis Pons Abascal U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Dennis Beasley, 27th Special Operations Support Squadron Air Traffic Controller, demonstrates operations of radar systems at Cannon Air Force Base. The Air...
The 27th Special Operations Wing is expanding its reach through social media at Cannon Air Force Base U.S. Air Force illustration: Senior Airman Alexxis Pons Abascal The 27th Special Operations Wing at Cannon Air Force Base is expanding its reach through social media. The wing is now utilizing the smart phone-enabled mobile application known as Instagram to highlight current news, features, events and Cannon's Air Commandos in an effort to better disseminate their critical Air Force Special Operations Command mission to a...
The first in a series of 801 Housing town hall meetings was held Jan. 22 in the base theater at Cannon Air Force Base. U.S. Air Force illustration: Senior Airman Alexxis Pons Abascal The first in a series of 801 Portales Housing town hall meetings was held in the base theater at Cannon Air Force Base Jan. 22. The meetings are geared toward providing housing residents with adequate information to ease the challenge of upcoming transitions and eliminate much of the confusion that will be prompted by privatization. The meetings...
Editor's note: This feature is the 12th 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 illustration: Senior Airman Alexxis Pons Abascal U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Scott Harrington, 27th Special Operations Maintenance Operations Squadron maintenance management analyst, is a recent Diamond Sharp...
Arguably one of the most challenging and rewarding jobs in the force — only the best and brightest answer the call to help maintain and develop the national defense structure that requires a steady flow of motivated men and women who perform a wide range of duties in the world's greatest Air Force. A member with the special duty assignment team from Air Education and Training Command visited Cannon Air Force Base on Jan. 23 to speak with Cannon's Air Commandos about potentially taking the next step in career progression. R...
Editor's note: This feature is the 12th in a series of Air Commando highlights at Cannon. U.S. Air Force photo: Senior Airman Jette Carr U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Kristen Coager, 27th Special Operations Wing Public Affairs broadcaster, gets down in the dirt to capture a training exercise Nov. 15 at Melrose Air Force Range Maximum disclosure, minimum delay — few words that barely scratch the surface of what Public Affairs is all about. The task of telling the Air Force story to a global audience requires not only skills...
Editor's note: This feature is the 10th 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 illustration: Senior Airman Alexxis Pons Abascal U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Alyssa May Flores, 27th Special Operations Aerospace Medical Squadron Bioenvironmental Engineering technician, poses for her...
Department of Defense photo: Erin A. Kirk-Cuomo U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Matthew Fecke, 27th Special Operations Civil Engineer Squadron engineer, is coined by Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta Dec. 13 at Combined Joint Special Operations Air Component, Kandahar, Afghanistan. Fecke is currently deployed from Cannon Air Force Base, and was recognized by leadership for superior performance. CANNON AIR FORCE BASE — A deployed member of the 27th Special Operations Wing at Cannon Air Force Base was recently coined by Defense S... Full story
CANNON AIR FORCE BASE —1 Diamond Notes is typically a monthly column from the 27th Special Operations Wing's first sergeants. This month's has been written on their behalf. The first sergeant is a special leadership position held by senior noncommissioned officers. They report directly to the commander as his or her adviser concerning the enlisted force. He or she is responsible for morale, welfare and conduct of all enlisted members in the unit. U.S. Air Force photo: Senior Airman Alexxis Pons Abascal U.S. Air Force first s... Full story
CANNON AIR FORCE BASE — The Special Operations Forces Fly Away Security Team conducted combat training Dec. 18 at Melrose Air Force Range. U.S. Air Force photo: Airman 1st Class Ericka Engblom Members of the 27th Special Operations Security Forces Squadron provide cover during simulated combat Dec. 18 at Melrose Air Force Range. This training gave the Air Commandos a chance to gain Special Operations Forces Fly Away Security Team certification. Members of the 27th Special Operations Security Force Squadron ventured out to t...
9th Special Operations Wing Public Affairs — The 27th Special Operations Wing inducted its twenty-second member into the Hall of Heroes in the Landing Zone Dec. 12 at Cannon Air Force Base. U.S. Air Force photo: Senior Airman Alexxis Pons Abascal Dr. Samuel Neff speaks to the audience during his recognition ceremony in the Landing Zone Dec. 12 at Cannon Air Force Base. The 27th Special Operations Wing recognized Neff for heroic contributions throughout his military career as a defender of peace. The Hall of Heroes was establ... Full story
The objective is to raise funds to be used exclusively for charitable and educational purposes to benefit both military and civilian communities through the distribution of scholarships and monetary donations. — Cannon Spouse's Club constitution CANNON AIR FORCE BASE — The Cannon Spouse's Club hosted a charity auction at the Landing Zone at Cannon Air Force Base. U.S. Air Force graphic: Senior Airman Alexxis Pons Abascal The Cannon Spouse's Club hosted a charity auction at the Landing Zone at Cannon Air Force Base. The clu... Full story
Editor's note: This feature is the 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 illustration: Senior Airman Alexxis Pons Abascal U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Matthew Marshall, 27th Special Operations Contracting Squadron contract specialist, poses for his Diamond Sharp award studio portrait...
CANNON AIR FORCE BASE — For many, this time of year is about gathering up family and loved ones, to share and spread love along with holiday cheer. Thanksgiving is a time-honored tradition that was established to honor, bless and give thanks for all that is worth cherishing in our lives. This all-American holiday belongs to everyone, regardless of color or creed. It's about coming together in celebration of a common purpose, reconciling differences, overcoming struggles and building strength toward common goals. Becoming a m...
CANNON AIR FORCE BASE — Wing leadership with the 27th Special Operations Wing took time to honor and recognized the newest Chief Master Sergeant selects at the Landing Zone at Cannon Air Force Base. U.S. Air Force photo: Airman 1st Class Alexxis Pons Abascal U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Timothy Jordan, 27th Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Senior Master Sgt. Anthony Steffen, 27th Special Operations Maintenance Squadron, and Senior Master Sgt. William Caton, 727th Special Operations Aircraft M...
