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  • CAP holds change of command, seeks new recruits

    Senior Airman Whitney Tucker 27th Special Operations Wing Public Affair

    The Eastern New Mexico squadron of the Civil Air Patrol hosted a change of command ceremony at the Army National Guard Armory May 28 in Clovis. U.S. Air Force photo: Senior Airman Whitney Tucker Members of the Civil Air Patrol and U.S. Air Force render a salute as honor guardsmen from Cannon Air Force Base present the colors during the CAP Clovis High Plains Composite Squadron change of command May 28. During the ceremony, Col. Mark Smith, New Mexico Wing CAP commander, relieved 1st Lt. David O'Leary of command of the Clovis...

  • More than meets the eye: Bows, babies and business

    Senior Airman Whitney Tucker 27th Special Operations Wing Public Affair

    Editor's note: This feature is the second in a series highlighting exceptional spouses at Cannon. U.S. Air Force photo: Senior Airman Whitney Tucker Surrounded by the tools of her trade, Raquel Aguilar, military spouse and entrepreneur, poses with her daughter, Callie at their home in Clovis, N.M., April 30, 2013. After learning to make hand-crafted bows for her daughter, Aguilar transitioned from stay-at-home mom to full-fledged business owner, selling personalized bows to parents around the world. As Raquel Aguilar held...

  • More than meets the eye: Dr. Death, at your service

    Senior Airman Whitney Tucker 27th Special Operations Wing Public Affair

    Looking at her, one would hardly believe the pleasant, five-foot-nothing ball of energy once answered to the name, Dr. Death and had a predilection for dealing with the dearly departed. In fact, it's safe to assume that at first glance, she wouldn't strike fear in the heart of, well ... anyone. U.S. Air Force courtesy photo Julie Cross, group fitness instructor and personal trainer at Cannon Air Force Base, poses for a photo while on duty as a police officer in Essex, England. Prior to meeting her husband, Capt. Jonathan...

  • Alcohol consumption significant decision

    Senior Airman Whitney Tucker 27th Special Operations Wing Public Affair

    CANNON AIR FORCE BASE — Life is full of decisions. Some are no more significant than choosing to wear the button-down shirt instead of the knit pullover; others have consequences so far-reaching that their effects are felt for a lifetime. Choose right and reap the reward, choose wrong and become a cautionary tale. U.S. Air Force graphic: Senior Airman Whitney Tucker April is Alcohol Awareness Month and airmen at Cannon Air Force Base are encouraged to educate themselves, their wingmen and their families on developing a h... Full story

  • Play more, stress less

    Senior Airman Whitney Tucker 27th Special Operations Wing Public Affair

    Deployment-affected families and single Airmen stationed at Cannon Air Force Base may be eligible to receive more than $500 in free or discounted services through the Air Force's Playpass Program. U.S. Air Force Courtesy photo Deployment-affected families and single Airmen stationed at Cannon Air Force Base may be eligible to receive more than $500 in free or discounted services through the Air Force's Playpass Program. Installations are given Playpass discount cards for distribution to those affected by a deployment or... Full story

  • Assault advocate names 'unnamed conspirator'

    Senior Airman Whitney Tucker 27th Special Operations Wing Public Affair

    The recording crackles to life. Hundreds of heads shift in unison, angling their ears toward the overhead speaker. A woman's voice reverberates throughout the room, barely audible above the white noise in the background. U.S. Air Force photo: Senior Airman Whitney Tucker Anne Munch, a nationally renowned prosecutor and sexual assault prevention advocate, spoke to Air Commandos during a talk entitled "The Unnamed Conspirator" March 26 in the Landing Zone on Cannon Air Force Base. "I've been raped," she hesitates. "At least, I...

  • Base hosting sex assault awareness events

    Senior Airman Whitney Tucker 27th Special Operations Wing Public Affair

    U.S. Air Force photo: Senior Airman Whitney Tucker U.S. Airmen stationed at Cannon Air Force Base prepare to cross the finish line during a Sexual Assault Awareness Month 5K March 29 at Unity Park March. Throughout the month, airmen and civilians have the opportunity to take part in activities geared toward promoting sexual assault education. As April gets under way and the nation raises its collective voice to speak out against sexual violence, Air Commandos at Cannon Air Force Base continue to promote awareness through spec... Full story

  • Class arms future parents with baby necessities

    Senior Airman Whitney Tucker 27th Special Operations Wing Public Affair

    Baby, noun — an infant or very young child. Commonly referred to as bundle of joy; known to produce bundles of less than joyful things: burp cloths, smelly diapers, dark eye circles. U.S. Air Force photo: Senior Airman Whitney Tucker Expectant mothers practice soothing techniques at the monthly Bundles for Babies class hosted by the Airman & Family Readiness Center at Cannon Air Force Base. The class provides financial and parenting information to soon-to-be mothers stationed at Cannon. Thankfully, the Airman and Family R... Full story

  • Book inspires resident to help airmen

    Senior Airman Whitney Tucker 27th Special Operations Wing Public Affair

    CANNON AIR FORCE BASE — It is a truth universally acknowledged that the 61 days between Halloween and New Years are to be filled with unnecessary weight gain, rousing renditions of 'Jingle Bell Rock' and awkward eggnog-induced encounters. Much to the dismay of Santa Claus, Charlie Brown and Cindy Lou Who, many service members miss out on the family-fraught chaos that denotes the holiday season — a dilemma that led one Clovis native to take action. Buried within the crisp, white pages of a Karen Kingsbury novel, Esther Ste... Full story

  • Cannon clinic to test extended hours

    Senior Airman Whitney Tucker 27th Special Operations Wing Public Affair

    CANNON AIR FORCE BASE — In order to better accommodate Air Commandos and their families at Cannon Air Force Base the 27th Special Operations Medical Group, is testing the demand to extend clinic hours. U.S. Air Force graphic: Senior Airman Alexxis Pons Abascal In order to better accommodate Air Commandos at Cannon Air Force Base the 27th Special Operations Medical Group has announced plans to test evening medical services to Tricare Prime beneficiaries in the coming months. Designated weekday's will be selected to operate u... Full story

  • Street restructuring to continue at Cannon

    Senior Airman Whitney Tucker 27th Special Operations Wing Public Affair

    CANNON AIR FORCE BASE — Air Commandos at Cannon Air Force Base can expect more street name changes in the coming weeks as an initiative by 27th Special Operations Wing leadership picks up momentum. U.S. Air Force illustration: Senior Airman Alexxis Pons Abascal Air Commandos at Cannon Air Force Base can expect more street name changes in the coming weeks as an initiative by 27th Special Operations Wing leadership picks up momentum. The changes are intended to highlight special operations heritage associated with Cannon's c... Full story

  • Clinic to offer late night medical care

    Senior Airman Whitney Tucker 27th Special Operations Wing Public Affair

    CANNON AIR FORCE BASE — In order to better accommodate Air Commandos at Cannon Air Force Base the 27th Special Operations Medical Group has announced plans to provide evening medical services to Tricare Prime beneficiaries in the coming months. U.S. Air Force graphic: Senior Airman Alexxis Pons Abascal In order to better accommodate Air Commandos at Cannon Air Force Base the 27th Special Operations Medical Group has announced plans to provide evening medical services to Tricare Prime beneficiaries in the coming months. T...

  • Cannon Exchange spreads savings

    Senior Airman Whitney Tucker 27th Special Operations Wing Public Affair

    CANNON AIR FORCE BASE — The ghouls, goblins and ghosts of Halloween are vanishing as quickly as they came and Air Commandos stationed at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., are preparing to usher in the holiday season with family, friends, feasting and festivities. But alas! As anyone above the age of 18 can likely attest, the 'most wonderful time of the year' is not always the most affordable, and paychecks have been known to disappear faster than Airmen can say "Ho, Ho, Ho". In order to lighten the load for holiday enthusiasts, t...

  • Street renaming honors airman

    Senior Airman Whitney Tucker 27th Special Operations Wing Public Affair

    CANNON AIR FORCE BASE — Sixty Independence Days have come and gone since Airman 1st Class Richard Albright and his crewmembers were shot from the sky on July 4, 1952. Sixty years have passed since news of his death traveled from the jungles of the Korean Peninsula to the doorstep of those he loved, and 60 years have passed since Albright's wife was presented a flag, folded 13 times, by white-gloved hands. A road at Cannon Air Force Base was renamed Monday in honor of Airman 1... Full story

  • Street renaming honors airman

    Senior Airman Whitney Tucker 27th Special Operations Wing Public Affair

    CANNON AIR FORCE BASE — Sixty Independence Days have come and gone since Airman 1st Class Richard Albright and his crewmembers were shot from the sky on July 4, 1952. Sixty years have passed since news of his death traveled from the jungles of the Korean Peninsula to the doorstep of those he loved, and 60 years have passed since Albright's wife was presented a flag, folded 13 times, by white-gloved hands. A road at Cannon Air Force Base was renamed Monday in honor of Airman 1...

  • Street renaming honors airman

    Senior Airman Whitney Tucker 27th Special Operations Wing Public Affair

    CANNON AIR FORCE BASE — Sixty Independence Days have come and gone since Airman 1st Class Richard Albright and his crewmembers were shot from the sky on July 4, 1952. Sixty years have passed since news of his death traveled from the jungles of the Korean Peninsula to the doorstep of those he loved, and 60 years have passed since Albright's wife was presented a flag, folded 13 times, by white-gloved hands. A road at Cannon Air Force Base was renamed Monday in honor of Airman 1...

  • Cannon street renaming honors local fallen hero

    Senior Airman Whitney Tucker 27th Special Operations Wing Public Affair

    CANNON AIR FORCE BASE — Sixty Independence Days have come and gone since Airman 1st Class Richard Albright and his crewmembers were shot from the sky on July 4, 1952. Sixty years have passed since news of his death traveled from the jungles of the Korean Peninsula to the doorstep of those he loved, and 60 years have passed since Albright's wife was presented a flag, folded 13 times, by white-gloved hands. Airman1st Class Ericka Engblom: U.S. Air Force photo A road at Cannon Air Force Base was renamed Monday in honor of A...