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  • Discover Home Fair scheduled

    Cannon Air Force base is hosting a fair 3 p.m. April 30 for airmen and their families. Vendors will provide information about local sites, tourist destinations, outdoor adventures, special events and attractions in New Mexico and Texas. Visit www.cannonforce.com to sign up for a booth. Booths are $20 and the deadline to sign up is April 14.... Full story

  • Base to host school town hall meeting

    Educators from Clovis and Portales schools and Clovis Christian School will address issues of interest at a school town hall meeting at 4:30 p.m. April 6 at The Landing Zone. Each speaker will have a 10-minute presentation and then be available to answer questions from the audience....

  • Base to host school town hall meeting

    Educators from Clovis and Portales schools and Clovis Christian School will address issues of interest at a school town hall meeting at 4:30 p.m. April 6 at The Landing Zone. Each speaker will have a 10-minute presentation and then be available to answer questions from the audience....

  • Rep. Lujan cosponsors legislation to aid military homeowners

    Cannon Connections staff Rep. Ben Ray Lujan has cosponsored legislation to help military homeowners who have had to relocate to a new base and sell their homes during a downturn in the housing market, according to a press release from the state representative’s office. In Curry County and the surrounding area, many Cannon airmen and their families have faced hardships when selling their homes to relocate to Cannon Air Force Base as the base expands to meet its new special operations mission, said the release. “When sol...

  • Rep. Lujan cosponsors legislation to aid military homeowners

    Cannon Connections staff Rep. Ben Ray Lujan has cosponsored legislation to help military homeowners who have had to relocate to a new base and sell their homes during a downturn in the housing market, according to a press release from the state representative’s office. In Curry County and the surrounding area, many Cannon airmen and their families have faced hardships when selling their homes to relocate to Cannon Air Force Base as the base expands to meet its new special operations mission, said the release. “When sol... Full story

  • Nonchargeable rest, recuperation approved

    American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON — Defense Department officials announced March 22 that Iraq and Afghanistan have been designated as nonchargeable rest and recuperation locations, authorizing service members deployed there, for 270 days or more, 15 days of administrative absence to be used in conjunction with benefits provided under the R&R leave program. “This designation provides an additional benefit specifically for those service members deployed to the most arduous combat areas,” said Sam Retherford, the...

  • Nonchargeable rest, recuperation approved

    American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON — Defense Department officials announced March 22 that Iraq and Afghanistan have been designated as nonchargeable rest and recuperation locations, authorizing service members deployed there, for 270 days or more, 15 days of administrative absence to be used in conjunction with benefits provided under the R&R leave program. “This designation provides an additional benefit specifically for those service members deployed to the most arduous combat areas,” said Sam Retherford, the...

  • Aviation art gallery opens at Pentagon

    WASHINGTON — The World War I Skyfighters of France teamed with modern-day American airmen in Afghanistan in an art gallery exhibit in the Pentagon dedicated March 18 by Air Force senior leaders. The exhibit showcases the work of the first aviation artist and displays the latest addition to the Air Force Art Program. Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley and Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz joined William Davidson, administrative assistant to the secretary, in the ceremony highlighting 19 paintings by...

  • Aviation art gallery opens at Pentagon

    WASHINGTON — The World War I Skyfighters of France teamed with modern-day American airmen in Afghanistan in an art gallery exhibit in the Pentagon dedicated March 18 by Air Force senior leaders. The exhibit showcases the work of the first aviation artist and displays the latest addition to the Air Force Art Program. Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley and Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz joined William Davidson, administrative assistant to the secretary, in the ceremony highlighting 19 paintings by... Full story

  • Portales hosts orientation for Cannon families

    USAF photo: Airman 1st Class Maynelinne De La Cruz Chris Harrell, a 4th grade teacher, led the Portales Orientation Day for Cannon airmen and their families March 13. Musical entertainment and free food added to the day that included community leaders briefing the new military arrivals on the opportunities and activities available. By: Airman 1st Class Maynelinne De La Cruz: 27th SOW Public Affairs A local community church rallied a group of Portales residents for its first Orientation Day for Cannon families March 13 at the... Full story