Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
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"(It's) kind of a special occasion today," said Clovis native and Army veteran Dan McKinney, as he addressed a classroom of Air Commandos. "Fifty-nine years ago today I was released from Chinese prison camp." USAF: Airman 1st Class Ericka Engblom Clovis native and veteran Dan McKinney, stands next to his old uniform Aug. 16 at Cannon Air Force Base. McKinney was a prisoner of war in the Korean War and has shared his experience with 50 Airman Leadership School classes in order that they might understand the sacrifices made so...
Before the workshop and training even began Air Commandos gained experience in resiliency as the power went out and a leak developed in the ceiling of the classroom. Despite these interruptions, the airmen remained in good spirit as they nonchalantly moved the tables and projector to a new location. This positive tone served as a prelude to the Resiliency Training Course they were about to begin. Headquarters Air Force provided the expertise of master resiliency trainers Lt. Col. Gregory Laffitte and Master Sgt. Jesse Maki du...
Before the workshop and training even began Air Commandos gained experience in resiliency as the power went out and a leak developed in the ceiling of the classroom. Despite these interruptions, the airmen remained in good spirit as they nonchalantly moved the tables and projector to a new location. This positive tone served as a prelude to the Resiliency Training Course they were about to begin. Headquarters Air Force provided the expertise of master resiliency trainers Lt. Col. Gregory Laffitte and Master Sgt. Jesse Maki du...
When the 16th Special Operations Squadron first came to Cannon Air Force Base they brought an aviation powerhouse — the AC-130H Spectre gunship, and a man with an extensive knowledge that comes from being on a gunship nearly since its inception. USAF: Airman 1st Class Xavier Lockley Barry Wilkins, 16th Special Operations Squadron, poses next to an AC-130H Spectre gunship at Cannon Air Force Base. Wilkins has flown on several models of gunship over past 41 years and educates airmen on the current systems. Barry Wilkins, a c...
When the 16th Special Operations Squadron first came to Cannon Air Force Base they brought an aviation powerhouse — the AC-130H Spectre gunship, and a man with an extensive knowledge that comes from being on a gunship nearly since its inception. USAF: Airman 1st Class Xavier Lockley Barry Wilkins, 16th Special Operations Squadron, poses next to an AC-130H Spectre gunship at Cannon Air Force Base. Wilkins has flown on several models of gunship over past 41 years and educates airmen on the current systems. Barry Wilkins, a c...
A car wash is a simple process. A person drives their vehicle into an automatic system that sprays it clean with mixtures of soap and water. It is a process that only takes a few minutes and requires virtually no preparation. USAF: Airman 1st Class Ericka Engblom U.S. Air Force Airman Chris Middleton, 27th Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, scrubs an AC-130W Stinger II on the flightline July 31 at Cannon Air Force Base. Aircraft are washed every 180 days to avoid corrosion and equipment malfunction....
A car wash is a simple process. A person drives their vehicle into an automatic system that sprays it clean with mixtures of soap and water. It is a process that only takes a few minutes and requires virtually no preparation. USAF: Airman 1st Class Ericka Engblom U.S. Air Force Airman Chris Middleton, 27th Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, scrubs an AC-130W Stinger II on the flightline July 31 at Cannon Air Force Base. Aircraft are washed every 180 days to avoid corrosion and equipment malfunction.... Full story
The Order of Daedalians, Clovis, N.M., chapter, held their first meeting of the year July 26 Cannon Air Force Base. During the gathering Chief Master Sgt. Paul Henderson, 27th Special Operations Wing command chief, briefed them on the base's mission. USAF: Airman 1st Class Xavier Lockley Mike Connoly, retired military pilot, talks with members of the Order of Daedalians during a meeting July 26 at Cannon Air Force Base. The Order of Daedalians was created in 1933 for pilots who flew during World War l and has since grown to...
The Order of Daedalians, Clovis, N.M., chapter, held their first meeting of the year July 26 Cannon Air Force Base. During the gathering Chief Master Sgt. Paul Henderson, 27th Special Operations Wing command chief, briefed them on the base's mission. USAF: Airman 1st Class Xavier Lockley Mike Connoly, retired military pilot, talks with members of the Order of Daedalians during a meeting July 26 at Cannon Air Force Base. The Order of Daedalians was created in 1933 for pilots who flew during World War l and has since grown to...
The 27th Special Operations Wing Inspector General Office performs many duties at Cannon Air Force Base, though they are perhaps most well known for is their conflict resolution program. "When someone comes in and makes a complaint, we do what's called an intake," said Maj. Mark Weger, 27 SOW/IG director of complaints. "This is where we get the information: What is their complaint? Who or what process are they having problems with? What are they trying to get resolved?" After the initial intake, the IG office has roughly 20...
The 27th Special Operations Wing Inspector General Office performs many duties at Cannon Air Force Base, though they are perhaps most well known for is their conflict resolution program. "When someone comes in and makes a complaint, we do what's called an intake," said Maj. Mark Weger, 27 SOW/IG director of complaints. "This is where we get the information: What is their complaint? Who or what process are they having problems with? What are they trying to get resolved?" After the initial intake, the IG office has roughly 20...
A reservist from Duke Field, Fla., Tech. Sgt. Brock Harrell, 5th Special Operations Squadron, trained as a loadmaster with instructor Tech. Sgt. Phillip Blackford, 551st Special Operations Squadron, July 17 at Cannon Air Force Base. USAF: Airman 1st Class Xavier Lockley U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Brock Harrell, 5th Special Operations Squadron loadmaster, secures a simulated air training bundle before a flight July 17 at Cannon Air Force Base. Simulated airdrop training bundles were dropped during the flight to help Harrell tra... Full story
A reservist from Duke Field, Fla., Tech. Sgt. Brock Harrell, 5th Special Operations Squadron, trained as a loadmaster with instructor Tech. Sgt. Phillip Blackford, 551st Special Operations Squadron, July 17 at Cannon Air Force Base. USAF: Airman 1st Class Xavier Lockley U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Brock Harrell, 5th Special Operations Squadron loadmaster, secures a simulated air training bundle before a flight July 17 at Cannon Air Force Base. Simulated airdrop training bundles were dropped during the flight to help Harrell tra...
Merriam Webster's online dictionary defines fabrication as, "to construct from diverse and usually standardized parts." USAF: Airman 1st Class Eboni Reece U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Bryan Delgado, 27th Special Operations Maintenance Squadron, drills a hole for solid aluminum rivets to be installed through the external fuel tank pylons June 7 at Cannon Air Force Base. This is part of the mission of the 27th Special Operations Maintenance Squadron fabrication flight, but the work they do is anything but standard. They are...
Merriam Webster's online dictionary defines fabrication as, "to construct from diverse and usually standardized parts." USAF: Airman 1st Class Eboni Reece U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Bryan Delgado, 27th Special Operations Maintenance Squadron, drills a hole for solid aluminum rivets to be installed through the external fuel tank pylons June 7 at Cannon Air Force Base. This is part of the mission of the 27th Special Operations Maintenance Squadron fabrication flight, but the work they do is anything but standard. They are... Full story
I first realized how much inner strength affects performance when I was 15 years old and my dad and I went on a summer hike. This hike spanned backcountry across the state of Utah — from the Arizona to Idaho border — nearly 700 miles. We completed this in 43 days! Courtesy photo Jon Warnick and Jette Carr pose for a photo in Bryce Canyon during their walk across the state during the summer of 2003. The hike was part of a trek spanning from the bottom to the top of Utah to each boarder — a journey that took 43 days and was n...
I first realized how much inner strength affects performance when I was 15 years old and my dad and I went on a summer hike. This hike spanned backcountry across the state of Utah — from the Arizona to Idaho border — nearly 700 miles. We completed this in 43 days! Courtesy photo Jon Warnick and Jette Carr pose for a photo in Bryce Canyon during their walk across the state during the summer of 2003. The hike was part of a trek spanning from the bottom to the top of Utah to each boarder — a journey that took 43 days and was n...
What is a hero? Merriam-Webster's Dictionary states this character is a man admired for his achievements and noble qualities, who shows great courage and is an illustrious warrior. Can you think of anyone who embodies all these traits? Have you thanked them for being your hero? "To me, a hero is someone from the past that has sacrificed them self for a cause," said Master Sgt. Brian Rollefson, 27th Special Operations Force Support Squadron, commandant of the Airman Leadership School. "The Hall of Heroes program makes them... Full story
What is a hero? Merriam-Webster's Dictionary states this character is a man admired for his achievements and noble qualities, who shows great courage and is an illustrious warrior. Can you think of anyone who embodies all these traits? Have you thanked them for being your hero? "To me, a hero is someone from the past that has sacrificed them self for a cause," said Master Sgt. Brian Rollefson, 27th Special Operations Force Support Squadron, commandant of the Airman Leadership School. "The Hall of Heroes program makes them... Full story
After ending on May 4, the annual Air Force Assistance Fund campaign at Cannon Air Force Base surpassed their goal of $80,476 raising a total of $91,194. This is the first time since Cannon's conversion to a base under the Air Force Special Operations Command that the goal total for this campaign has been met and exceeded. AFAF provides a route for airmen and their families to help each other with donations towards worldwide emergency financial assistance, educations assistance, the Air Force Village and an array of base...
After ending on May 4, the annual Air Force Assistance Fund campaign at Cannon Air Force Base surpassed their goal of $80,476 raising a total of $91,194. This is the first time since Cannon's conversion to a base under the Air Force Special Operations Command that the goal total for this campaign has been met and exceeded. AFAF provides a route for airmen and their families to help each other with donations towards worldwide emergency financial assistance, educations assistance, the Air Force Village and an array of base...
My electric bill for the month of March was $260. How did it get that high? We used plug-in power tools to strip and repaint my husband's car, had several space heaters running at all hours and we used more lights than necessary, which we didn't consistently turn off when leaving the room. After seeing that bill, some lifestyle changes were made in my home. I went "green" not only to help preserve the environment, but to save the green in my pocketbook. Here are some tips to cut down on the cost, while saving the planet -...
My electric bill for the month of March was $260. How did it get that high? We used plug-in power tools to strip and repaint my husband's car, had several space heaters running at all hours and we used more lights than necessary, which we didn't consistently turn off when leaving the room. After seeing that bill, some lifestyle changes were made in my home. I went "green" not only to help preserve the environment, but to save the green in my pocketbook. Here are some tips to cut down on the cost, while saving the planet -...
Operations at Cannon Air Force Base never rest and they never sleep. Many squadrons, such as the 16th Special Operations Squadron aircraft maintenance unit and the 27th Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, keep working all through the night. Air Commandos skilled in hydraulics and engine mechanics work with crew chiefs to service the AC-130H Spectre gunship and keep it flying 24/7. USAF: Senior Airman Jette Carr U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Alejandro Jasso, 27th Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance... Full story
Operations at Cannon Air Force Base never rest and they never sleep. Many squadrons, such as the 16th Special Operations Squadron aircraft maintenance unit and the 27th Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, keep working all through the night. Air Commandos skilled in hydraulics and engine mechanics work with crew chiefs to service the AC-130H Spectre gunship and keep it flying 24/7. USAF: Senior Airman Jette Carr U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Alejandro Jasso, 27th Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance... Full story
