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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.... Full story
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.... Full story
PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo.— A group of mostly captains sat in on a recent briefing here to find out more about the 2011 Force Management Program. In February, Air Force leaders announced another round of involuntary force management programs to reduce personnel, and this time it affects mostly officers. For some of the officers, it was not the first time they sat in such a briefing. Some of the captains have faced this proposal before. Though the numbers are in their favor — 300 out of 9,500 officers, or 2...
PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo.— A group of mostly captains sat in on a recent briefing here to find out more about the 2011 Force Management Program. In February, Air Force leaders announced another round of involuntary force management programs to reduce personnel, and this time it affects mostly officers. For some of the officers, it was not the first time they sat in such a briefing. Some of the captains have faced this proposal before. Though the numbers are in their favor — 300 out of 9,500 officers, or 2... Full story
USAF: Samuel King Jr. Rows of explosive ordnance disposal airmen fill the stands at this year’s EOD Memorial Ceremony on May 7 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Fifteen new names were added to the EOD Memorial Wall this year. EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. — “We assemble here today to remember the sacrifice of (explosive ordnance disposal) technicians and comfort their loved ones left behind.” With those words, Navy Capt. Adam Guziewicz, the Naval School EOD commander, welcomed almost 3,000 people to the 42nd annual memor...
USAF: Samuel King Jr. Rows of explosive ordnance disposal airmen fill the stands at this year’s EOD Memorial Ceremony on May 7 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Fifteen new names were added to the EOD Memorial Wall this year. EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. — “We assemble here today to remember the sacrifice of (explosive ordnance disposal) technicians and comfort their loved ones left behind.” With those words, Navy Capt. Adam Guziewicz, the Naval School EOD commander, welcomed almost 3,000 people to the 42nd annual memor...
SAN ANTONIO — As part of the Air Force’s recent implementation of the new Citibank controlled spend account travel cards, funding for lodging costs will be pre-loaded on the card once authorization is approved in the Defense Travel System. As a result of the CSA travel card implementation, Air Force Inns guests paying with the new CSA travel card will be charged the total room charges up to a long-term stay of 30 days upon check-in. Guests staying longer than 30 days will have their credit card charged on day 31 to cove...
SAN ANTONIO — As part of the Air Force’s recent implementation of the new Citibank controlled spend account travel cards, funding for lodging costs will be pre-loaded on the card once authorization is approved in the Defense Travel System. As a result of the CSA travel card implementation, Air Force Inns guests paying with the new CSA travel card will be charged the total room charges up to a long-term stay of 30 days upon check-in. Guests staying longer than 30 days will have their credit card charged on day 31 to cove...
Courtesy photo Blue hole is located in Santa Rosa • Location: Santa Rosa • What activities can you enjoy at this location: Diving, limited recreation swimming. The natural, bell-shaped pool is 80 feet deep and has astonishing clarity and a constant water temperature of 64 degrees. There's also a training platform at 20 and 25 feet. • What ages is this place best suited for?: All ages • Admission prices?: Scuba diving permit required for diving. $8 for a weekly permit • Hours of operation: Sunrise to...
Courtesy photo Blue hole is located in Santa Rosa • Location: Santa Rosa • What activities can you enjoy at this location: Diving, limited recreation swimming. The natural, bell-shaped pool is 80 feet deep and has astonishing clarity and a constant water temperature of 64 degrees. There's also a training platform at 20 and 25 feet. • What ages is this place best suited for?: All ages • Admission prices?: Scuba diving permit required for diving. $8 for a weekly permit • Hours of operation: Sunrise to... Full story
USAF: Airman Ericka Engblom From left, Alexandria and Madeline Rayo and Zaria Lewis listen to a story at the Clovis-Carver Public Library on April 28. In support of Earth Day, Cannon Air Force Base airmen taught community children about taking care of the Earth through stories and planting seedlings. The Cannon Air Force Base Earth Day and Arbor Day celebration kicked-off April 28, with many activities promoting environmental awareness, including the Tree City USA Ceremony, story-telling and crafts in the base library, and a...
USAF: Airman Ericka Engblom From left, Alexandria and Madeline Rayo and Zaria Lewis listen to a story at the Clovis-Carver Public Library on April 28. In support of Earth Day, Cannon Air Force Base airmen taught community children about taking care of the Earth through stories and planting seedlings. The Cannon Air Force Base Earth Day and Arbor Day celebration kicked-off April 28, with many activities promoting environmental awareness, including the Tree City USA Ceremony, story-telling and crafts in the base library, and a...
Cannon Connections: Gabriel Monte Charles Fleming removes a finished chicken fried steak from a fryer. While Saturday’s temperatures soared in the 90s, it was even hotter in the shade of Charles Fleming’s chuck wagon tent as a fire roared inside his wood stove. Fleming, an accountant from Clovis, was the wagon boss for the Cannon Air Force Base Chuck Wagon in the Curry County “Duke of the Dutch Ovens” cook-off competition. Fleming enters his antique 1898 chuck wagon on behalf of Cannon Air Force base every year and recruits a...
Cannon Connections: Gabriel Monte Charles Fleming removes a finished chicken fried steak from a fryer. While Saturday’s temperatures soared in the 90s, it was even hotter in the shade of Charles Fleming’s chuck wagon tent as a fire roared inside his wood stove. Fleming, an accountant from Clovis, was the wagon boss for the Cannon Air Force Base Chuck Wagon in the Curry County “Duke of the Dutch Ovens” cook-off competition. Fleming enters his antique 1898 chuck wagon on behalf of Cannon Air Force base every year and recruits a...
The Landing 11 a.m.: • Friday: Southern cuisine • Monday: All-American cuisine • Tuesday: Italian cuisine • Wednesday: Bistro with carver • Thursday: Mexican cuisine...
The Landing 11 a.m.: • Friday: Southern cuisine • Monday: All-American cuisine • Tuesday: Italian cuisine • Wednesday: Bistro with carver • Thursday: Mexican cuisine...
Cannon Connections staff Two awards were given in the Foreign Object Damage program for the month of April. Tech Sgt. Patricia Dees said the FOD program is intended to bring awareness to potential FOD hazards and prevent damage to aircraft or equipment and it is open to all active duty and civilians assigned to Cannon. There are 3 categories and no more than 5 winners a month. The winners receive a 1-day pass for active duty or a certificate for civilians from the Vice Wing Commander, Col Kirk Smith. FOD awards for April:...
Cannon Connections staff Two awards were given in the Foreign Object Damage program for the month of April. Tech Sgt. Patricia Dees said the FOD program is intended to bring awareness to potential FOD hazards and prevent damage to aircraft or equipment and it is open to all active duty and civilians assigned to Cannon. There are 3 categories and no more than 5 winners a month. The winners receive a 1-day pass for active duty or a certificate for civilians from the Vice Wing Commander, Col Kirk Smith. FOD awards for April:... Full story
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....
I love bananas. They’re cheap, sweet and healthy, and they come in individual packages (a.k.a.. peels.) Plus, there are tons of things you can do with them: Eat them plain, put them on cereal, use them as a fat substitute in baked goods, stick them in peanut butter sandwiches, etc. My favorite way to eat bananas is with drizzled with honey, especially if the bananas are cooked. It makes a good topping for shredded wheat. I also recommend bananas with chocolate. Banana muffins and pancakes are good, and you can add chocolate c... Full story
I love bananas. They’re cheap, sweet and healthy, and they come in individual packages (a.k.a.. peels.) Plus, there are tons of things you can do with them: Eat them plain, put them on cereal, use them as a fat substitute in baked goods, stick them in peanut butter sandwiches, etc. My favorite way to eat bananas is with drizzled with honey, especially if the bananas are cooked. It makes a good topping for shredded wheat. I also recommend bananas with chocolate. Banana muffins and pancakes are good, and you can add chocolate c...
Good morning and welcome to the Freedom New Mexico Thursday briefing. Hats off Eastern New Mexico University in Portales will stream live audio of its spring commencement at 10 a.m. on Saturday in Greyhound Arena on Eastern's home page: www.enmu.edu Also, KENW-TV will broadcast the graduation live on digital channel 3-3 (standard definition). That signal is available to over-the-air viewers in Clovis/Portales, Ft. Sumner, Tucumcari, Hobbs/Lovington, Artesia and Roswell. Chamber breakfast The Clovis/Curry County Chamber of... Full story
Cannon Connections: Liliana Castillo Lt. Gen. Donald Wurster, from left, Col. Timothy Leahy and Col. Stephen Clark take part in the change of command ceremony in May 2009 held at Cannon Air Force Base. At the ceremony, outgoing commander Leahy formally handed the reins to new commander Clark. Philip Breedlove is vice chief of staff for the Air Force. Roy D. Bridges Jr. became an astronaut. Sarah P. Wells became the top nurse in the Air Force, serving as chief of the Nurse Corps. Kenneth W. North, Jon A. Reynolds and Robinson... Full story
Cannon Connections: Liliana Castillo Lt. Gen. Donald Wurster, from left, Col. Timothy Leahy and Col. Stephen Clark take part in the change of command ceremony in May 2009 held at Cannon Air Force Base. At the ceremony, outgoing commander Leahy formally handed the reins to new commander Clark. Philip Breedlove is vice chief of staff for the Air Force. Roy D. Bridges Jr. became an astronaut. Sarah P. Wells became the top nurse in the Air Force, serving as chief of the Nurse Corps. Kenneth W. North, Jon A. Reynolds and Robinson...
In an effort to improve family housing options for the Cannon Air Force Base community, the Air Force has reinvigorated the Military Housing Privatization Initiative (MHPI) for Cannon and five other Air Force installations. The MHPI mission is to provide market-comparable homes in safe neighborhoods where military members will choose to live. Cannon is one of six bases grouped together to form one housing privatization project, known as the Northern Group. The Northern Group is a $470 million project involving over 4,761 home...
