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Articles from the July 14, 2011 edition


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  • Cannon boil water advisory lifted

    CNJ staff

    A boil water advisory that was issued Tuesday for three streets in Joe Cannon Estates military housing near Cannon Air Force Base was lifted late Wednesday. The advisory affected Clarian Loop, Kasserine Place and Juggler Loop and was considered a precaution, said Lt. Stephanie Strine of Cannon Public Affairs. Strine said a water service line broke Tuesday on Clarian Loop and water to multiple housing units was shut off to repair the line. On Wednesday, a water valve to housing units on Kasserine Place and Juggler Loop was...

  • July 15 — Fishing report

    This fishing report, provided by the Department of Game and Fish and thefishphone.com, has been generated from the best information available from area officers, anglers, guides and local businesses. Conditions may vary as stream, lake and weather conditions alter fish and angler activities....

  • July 15 — Fishing report

    This fishing report, provided by the Department of Game and Fish and thefishphone.com, has been generated from the best information available from area officers, anglers, guides and local businesses. Conditions may vary as stream, lake and weather conditions alter fish and angler activities....

  • Obama awards Medal of Honor to Army Ranger

    DoD: Spc. David M. Sharp President Barack Obama places the Medal of Honor around the neck of Army Sgt. 1st Class Leroy Arthur Petry July 12 during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House. WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama awarded the country’s highest military honor Wednesday to Sgt. 1st Class Leroy A. Petry, an Army Ranger who was shot in both legs and had his hand blown off while saving his fellow soldiers during a firefight in Afghanistan. Petry became only the second living veteran of the wars in Afghanista...

  • Obama awards Medal of Honor to Army Ranger

    DoD: Spc. David M. Sharp President Barack Obama places the Medal of Honor around the neck of Army Sgt. 1st Class Leroy Arthur Petry July 12 during a ceremony in the East Room of the White House. WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama awarded the country’s highest military honor Wednesday to Sgt. 1st Class Leroy A. Petry, an Army Ranger who was shot in both legs and had his hand blown off while saving his fellow soldiers during a firefight in Afghanistan. Petry became only the second living veteran of the wars in Afghanista...

  • Diamond notes: Go beyond minimum expectations

    Editor’s note: Diamond Notes is a monthly column from the 27th Special Operations Wing’s first sergeants. The first sergeant is the senior enlisted member of a unit and reports directly to the commander as the chief adviser concerning the enlisted force. He or she is responsible for morale, welfare and conduct of all enlisted members in the unit....

  • Diamond notes: Go beyond minimum expectations

    Editor’s note: Diamond Notes is a monthly column from the 27th Special Operations Wing’s first sergeants. The first sergeant is the senior enlisted member of a unit and reports directly to the commander as the chief adviser concerning the enlisted force. He or she is responsible for morale, welfare and conduct of all enlisted members in the unit....

  • Project connects airmen with calling cards

    Alisa Boswell

    Cannon Connections: Alisa Boswell Capt. Ryan Cross, a Cannon Air Force Base pilot, tries out a new international phone card Tuesday night at his home. Cross said when deployed, early on in the deployment is the most difficult time for military families with communication. He said the Clovis Chamber of Commerce working towards buying international phone cards for Cannon Air Force Base airmen will be helpful to military families being deployed. The Clovis Curry County Chamber of Commerce has a project in the works which could m...

  • Project connects airmen with calling cards

    Alisa Boswell

    Cannon Connections: Alisa Boswell Capt. Ryan Cross, a Cannon Air Force Base pilot, tries out a new international phone card Tuesday night at his home. Cross said when deployed, early on in the deployment is the most difficult time for military families with communication. He said the Clovis Chamber of Commerce working towards buying international phone cards for Cannon Air Force Base airmen will be helpful to military families being deployed. The Clovis Curry County Chamber of Commerce has a project in the works which could m...

  • Cannon chiefs retire in dual ceremony

    CANNON AIR FORCE BASE — Chief Master Sgts. Jackie and Stephanie Powell retired in a dual ceremony on June 30 at Cannon Air Force Base. After being married for more than 24 years, nearly as long as they have both been in the Air Force, the Powells said that it was hard to separate their careers. This is part of the reason they decided to share a retirement ceremony. Chief master sergeants hold the highest enlisted rank in the U.S. Air Force, with the exception of chief master sergeant of the Air Force. Merely 1 percent...

  • Cannon chiefs retire in dual ceremony

    CANNON AIR FORCE BASE — Chief Master Sgts. Jackie and Stephanie Powell retired in a dual ceremony on June 30 at Cannon Air Force Base. After being married for more than 24 years, nearly as long as they have both been in the Air Force, the Powells said that it was hard to separate their careers. This is part of the reason they decided to share a retirement ceremony. Chief master sergeants hold the highest enlisted rank in the U.S. Air Force, with the exception of chief master sergeant of the Air Force. Merely 1 percent...

  • Air Commando spotlight: Senior Airman Agustin L. Cansino

    USAF photo • Name/rank: Senior Airman Agustin L. Cansino • Hometown: Big Spring, Texas • Air Force career field: Physical Therapy Technician • Squadron: 27th Special Operations Medical Operations Squadron • Accomplishments: Cansino is a skilled physical therapy technician who is also highly involved in base and community activities. He is a member of the Cannon Air Force Base Honor Guard. His outstanding work performance earned him the Air Force Special Operations Command Physical Medicine Team Award...

  • Air Commando spotlight: Senior Airman Agustin L. Cansino

    USAF photo • Name/rank: Senior Airman Agustin L. Cansino • Hometown: Big Spring, Texas • Air Force career field: Physical Therapy Technician • Squadron: 27th Special Operations Medical Operations Squadron • Accomplishments: Cansino is a skilled physical therapy technician who is also highly involved in base and community activities. He is a member of the Cannon Air Force Base Honor Guard. His outstanding work performance earned him the Air Force Special Operations Command Physical Medicine Team Award...

  • Commentary: Rank of NCO carries great deal of responsibility

    I am not convinced we are doing our best when it comes to non-commissioned officer leadership. I say “we” because, like all senior non-commissioned officers, I am an NCO at the core. Both the staff sergeant and tech sergeant chevrons reside within the master sergeant, senior master sergeant and chief master sergeant chevrons. When you look it from this perspective, it’s important to realize that as NCOs, we represent each other in our words and actions. If a young staff sergeant makes a mistake and embarrasses his unit and hi...

  • Commentary: Rank of NCO carries great deal of responsibility

    I am not convinced we are doing our best when it comes to non-commissioned officer leadership. I say “we” because, like all senior non-commissioned officers, I am an NCO at the core. Both the staff sergeant and tech sergeant chevrons reside within the master sergeant, senior master sergeant and chief master sergeant chevrons. When you look it from this perspective, it’s important to realize that as NCOs, we represent each other in our words and actions. If a young staff sergeant makes a mistake and embarrasses his unit and hi...

  • July 15 — July 21 Menus

    The Landing 11 a.m.: • Friday: Southern cuisine • Monday: All-American cuisine • Tuesday: Italian cuisine • Wednesday: Bistro with carver • Thursday: Mexican cuisine...

  • July 15 — July 21 Menus

    The Landing 11 a.m.: • Friday: Southern cuisine • Monday: All-American cuisine • Tuesday: Italian cuisine • Wednesday: Bistro with carver • Thursday: Mexican cuisine...

  • Food at the speed of life: Tuna salad has Southwest influence

    W ho says tuna salad needs mayonnaise? Inspired by recipes my parents make, I made a lighter tuna salad with a Southwestern twist ... if you can use the contrasting words “tuna” and “Southwestern” in the same sentence. Anyway, the dish can become chicken salad or even salmon salad....

  • Food at the speed of life: Tuna salad has Southwest influence

    W ho says tuna salad needs mayonnaise? Inspired by recipes my parents make, I made a lighter tuna salad with a Southwestern twist ... if you can use the contrasting words “tuna” and “Southwestern” in the same sentence. Anyway, the dish can become chicken salad or even salmon salad....

  • It's their business: Blanca’s Bridal and Floral

    Cannon Connections: Gabriel Monte Blanca’s Bridal and Floral owner Blanca Rios said she has decorated more than 1,000 weddings and can show clients photos of her work. Blanca’s Bridal and Floral • Hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays • Location: 1401 N. Main Street., Clovis • Type of business: Bridal and floral shop • What they offer: Formal wear rentals, including tuxedos and wedding dresses, decorations, flowers, event packages including weddings, quinceaneras, baptisms and baby s...

  • It's their business: Blanca’s Bridal and Floral

    Cannon Connections: Gabriel Monte Blanca’s Bridal and Floral owner Blanca Rios said she has decorated more than 1,000 weddings and can show clients photos of her work. Blanca’s Bridal and Floral • Hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays • Location: 1401 N. Main Street., Clovis • Type of business: Bridal and floral shop • What they offer: Formal wear rentals, including tuxedos and wedding dresses, decorations, flowers, event packages including weddings, quinceaneras, baptisms and baby s...

  • July 15 — July 21 Event listings

    All times Mountain...

  • July 15 — July 21 Event listings

    All times Mountain...

  • July 15 — July 17 Movie schedule

    Friday • 7 p.m. — Kung Fu Panda, PG...

  • July 15 — July 17 Movie schedule

    Friday • 7 p.m. — Kung Fu Panda, PG...

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