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Kent McManigal of Farwell writes columns for the Albuquerque Libertarian Examiner. Here’s a snippet from a recent effort:...
The president of the AAUP — American Association of University Professors — issued a lengthy declaration warning the membership against getting involved with BP, the giant oil company whose operations have gone awry in the Gulf of Mexico and whose management is suspected of numerous failures and malpractices that have lead to the disaster in the Gulf. Of course, this has provoked innumerable people, pundits, government officials, bureaucrats, and cheerleaders of extensive government regulation of business to... Full story
Robert Moffit, director of the Center for Health Policy Studies at the Heritage Foundation, met recently with a Freedom Communications editorial board in California for a discussion about the impending consequences of the new, 2,300-page health care law and simple, practical legislative alternatives to Obamacare that could better address problems in the U.S. health system. Moffit lamented Obamacare’s unnecessary heavy spending and its propensity to undermine personal and economic freedoms. He said Congress essentially d... Full story
Jared Tucker Next time you get pulled over and issued a ticket, don’t do what the guy in this video does. Now normally, if you put your hand on a police officer, you’re probably going to get yanked out of the car by force, slammed on the ground and taken to jail. I don’t know where this takes place, but a man is pulled over for speeding. He’s mad at the officer for pulling him over, and delaying his trip to pick up dog food. The officer maintains his composure, even after the driver yanks the ticket book from his hands,...
DeOje Johnson, 14, makes sure the sheep are taken care of, holds a rabbit for a few moments and then heads out to stroke Precious, the horse under his care. Johnson is one of many 4-H members around the county fine-tuning animals or indoor projects in the few weeks before the Roosevelt County Fair, scheduled for the week of Aug. 23. County 4-H Agent Melanie Gutierrez said 4-H members have a fairgrounds clean-up day Tuesday. They’re checking to see if animals need more or less feed, making sure pigs are at the proper weight an... Full story
Road closed — South Perimeter Road is closed until further notice. Members are directed to use the North Perimeter Road. Information: 784-2253. Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team to perform — The United States Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team will perform 10 a.m. Wednesday at the base fitness center. The team is the traveling component of the Air Force Honor Guard and during its 60-year history has performed in every state, displaying their precision as a military unit. Information: 784-4131...
Road closed — South Perimeter Road is closed until further notice. Members are directed to use the North Perimeter Road. Information: 784-2253. Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team to perform — The United States Air Force Honor Guard Drill Team will perform 10 a.m. Wednesday at the base fitness center. The team is the traveling component of the Air Force Honor Guard and during its 60-year history has performed in every state, displaying their precision as a military unit. Information: 784-4131...
RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, Texas — Thousands of current and former airmen remain eligible to receive $500 in retroactive special pay for each month they were affected by stop loss. Airmen have until Oct. 21 to apply through the Air Force Personnel Center here. Air Force people eligible include active, retired and former members as well as Reserve component members who served on active duty while their enlistment or period of obligated service was involuntarily extended, or whose eligibility for separation or retirement...
RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, Texas — Thousands of current and former airmen remain eligible to receive $500 in retroactive special pay for each month they were affected by stop loss. Airmen have until Oct. 21 to apply through the Air Force Personnel Center here. Air Force people eligible include active, retired and former members as well as Reserve component members who served on active duty while their enlistment or period of obligated service was involuntarily extended, or whose eligibility for separation or retirement... Full story
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio — The new, improved physical training uniform, or IPTU, has seen many improvements from the current PTU and sizing also has improved for both sexes. “We have received much feedback from the field,” said Maj. Eric Habersberger, the deputy chief of the Air Force Uniform Office. “We have made a strong effort to meet needs and ensure our airmen have a comfortable, durable and well-fitting uniform. Sizing is aligned closer to commercial, off-the-shelf sizing, unlike the current PTU.... Full story
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio — The new, improved physical training uniform, or IPTU, has seen many improvements from the current PTU and sizing also has improved for both sexes. “We have received much feedback from the field,” said Maj. Eric Habersberger, the deputy chief of the Air Force Uniform Office. “We have made a strong effort to meet needs and ensure our airmen have a comfortable, durable and well-fitting uniform. Sizing is aligned closer to commercial, off-the-shelf sizing, unlike the current PTU....
USAF photo: Greg Allen Staff Sgt. George Whitehead, 27th Special Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, answers questions about the MQ-9 Reaper from Civil Air Patrol cadets during their visit to Cannon on July 9. Cadets from Amarillo and Lubbock, as well as Clovis, toured the base and got the opportunity to fly in a 16th Special Operations Squadron aircraft. Civil Air Patrol cadets and their leaders from Texas and New Mexico received much more than a “cook’s tour” when they visited the 27th Special Operations Wing on July 9. Their...
USAF photo: Greg Allen Staff Sgt. George Whitehead, 27th Special Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, answers questions about the MQ-9 Reaper from Civil Air Patrol cadets during their visit to Cannon on July 9. Cadets from Amarillo and Lubbock, as well as Clovis, toured the base and got the opportunity to fly in a 16th Special Operations Squadron aircraft. Civil Air Patrol cadets and their leaders from Texas and New Mexico received much more than a “cook’s tour” when they visited the 27th Special Operations Wing on July 9. Their... Full story
Place: Funtrackers Location: 101 Carrizozo Canyon Road in Ruidoso. Take U.S. 70 through Roswell, through Ruidoso Downs and turn right at Carrizozo Canyon Road. Funtrackers is about 187 miles from base. What is it? Funtrackers is a family amusement center. What can people do here? Funtrackers features three go-cart tracks. A family track, a pro track, and a kid’s track. Funtrackers also has bumper boats, miniature golf, a video arcade, mountain maze, a rock climbing wall, a bounce house and “extreme air.” What ages is this... Full story
Place: Funtrackers Location: 101 Carrizozo Canyon Road in Ruidoso. Take U.S. 70 through Roswell, through Ruidoso Downs and turn right at Carrizozo Canyon Road. Funtrackers is about 187 miles from base. What is it? Funtrackers is a family amusement center. What can people do here? Funtrackers features three go-cart tracks. A family track, a pro track, and a kid’s track. Funtrackers also has bumper boats, miniature golf, a video arcade, mountain maze, a rock climbing wall, a bounce house and “extreme air.” What ages is this...
RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, Texas — Jobseekers unfamiliar with civilian employment opportunities within the Air Force now have a new online resource that defines the numerous career fields and outlines many of the benefits of being a federal employee. The site, www.afciviliancareers.com, contains practical information for those interested in applying for a federal job within the Air Force Civilian Service, including various hiring authorities, base locations, career field descriptions, employee benefits and application...
WASHINGTON — Progress is being made at the national and state levels for broad improvements in the public education of military children, but parents still should be involved at the local level to affect change the most, the head of the Military Child Education Coalition said. “With great relationships, positive connections, and enthusiasm for working in the local community, when parents are engaged and involved, then you’re sure the voice of the military child is heard,” Mary Keller said in an interview with Ameri...
The Associated Press ALAMOGORDO — Alamogordo city commissioners have asked the staff of the southern New Mexico community to put together an incentive package to lure Ruidoso Downs horse racing to Alamogordo if the track’s owner decides to relocate. Clovis is competing for the track, and Ruidoso Downs officials have discussed the possibility of moving to Las Cruces. Clovis Industrial Development Corporation executive director Chase Gentry says Clovis submitted a business proposal for the track in April. Track owner R...
WASHINGTON — Progress is being made at the national and state levels for broad improvements in the public education of military children, but parents still should be involved at the local level to affect change the most, the head of the Military Child Education Coalition said. “With great relationships, positive connections, and enthusiasm for working in the local community, when parents are engaged and involved, then you’re sure the voice of the military child is heard,” Mary Keller said in an interview with Ameri...
RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, Texas — Jobseekers unfamiliar with civilian employment opportunities within the Air Force now have a new online resource that defines the numerous career fields and outlines many of the benefits of being a federal employee. The site, www.afciviliancareers.com, contains practical information for those interested in applying for a federal job within the Air Force Civilian Service, including various hiring authorities, base locations, career field descriptions, employee benefits and application...
ABOARD A U.S. AIR FORCE AIRCRAFT — The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said he is “appalled” by the breach of security represented by the WikiLeaks case. Navy Adm. Mike Mullen told reporters traveling with him that the leaks could put American servicemembers at risk. Investigators are still sifting through some 90,000 classified documents to determine the exact harm that the release could bring, he said. The chairman said the information is older — from 2004 to 2009 — and this may mitigate the situatio...
ABOARD A U.S. AIR FORCE AIRCRAFT — The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said he is “appalled” by the breach of security represented by the WikiLeaks case. Navy Adm. Mike Mullen told reporters traveling with him that the leaks could put American servicemembers at risk. Investigators are still sifting through some 90,000 classified documents to determine the exact harm that the release could bring, he said. The chairman said the information is older — from 2004 to 2009 — and this may mitigate the situatio...
Cannon Connections photo: Clarence Plank Cannon and Clovis firefighters take turns extinguishing cargo bay fires during a training exercise Monday. Cannon Deputy Fire Chief Rich Givney said the silver protective gear used for aircraft firefighting not only protects from fire, but it reflects heat. Cannon Air Force Base and the Clovis Fire Department teamed up on Monday for their annual aircraft fire response training at the base. The two-hour training exercise is a Federal Aviation Administration requirement for fire...
Cannon Connections photo: Clarence Plank Cannon and Clovis firefighters take turns extinguishing cargo bay fires during a training exercise Monday. Cannon Deputy Fire Chief Rich Givney said the silver protective gear used for aircraft firefighting not only protects from fire, but it reflects heat. Cannon Air Force Base and the Clovis Fire Department teamed up on Monday for their annual aircraft fire response training at the base. The two-hour training exercise is a Federal Aviation Administration requirement for fire...
Jessica Kiser Not only did Airman 1st Class Jennifer Edwards of the 27th Special Operations Medical Support Squadron overcome her shyness to even audition for Cannon Idol in May, she won the competition Saturday at The Landing Zone. When she was the last one standing on stage, indicating that she won, she said she was shocked, amazed and elated. Edwards said her nerves almost kept her off the stage all together. “I never thought I could finish,” she said. “I thought I was going to sneak out before today came.” Edwards... Full story
