Features

Students send Flat Staley to travel world

By Liliana Castillo: Cannon Connections

He went scuba diving in Guam and to the opera in England. His name is Flat Stanley. He is a creation of third, fourth and fifth graders at James Bickley Elementary School led by librarian Danielle Defibaugh. The Flat Stanley project involves... Full story

Caprock Quilters sew on memories

By Airman 1s Class Maynelinne De La Cruz: 27th Special Operations Wing Public Affairs

The beginning of Operation Homefront Quilts began on a May afternoon in 2003 when Jessica Porter, a young quilter, thought of the idea of sending handmade quilts to the families of every fallen service member, regardless of the branch in which they... Full story

Cities seek housing solution

By Kevin Wilson: Cannon Connections

Even with their daughters in college, Richard and Louise Weber search for a lot of the same amenities in a home that younger families do — storage space, a good neighborhood and proximity to public schools. But there are some dealbreakers for... Full story

Neighborhood Watch programs in works

By Clarence Plank: Cannon Connections

Residents of Cannon Air Force Base 801 Housing communities in Clovis and Portales are working to start neighborhood watch programs. Area law enforcement, including Clovis and Portales police and fire departments, Curry and Roosevelt Sheriff’s... Full story

Local veterans aid airmen overseas

By Liliana Castillo: Cannon Connections

When airmen around him in Korea needed dryers, Phil Lenfant reached out to Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3280 in Clovis. Lenfant lived in Clovis while his wife, Col. Babette Lenfant, was commander of Cannon Air Force Base 27th Special Operations... Full story

Veteran recounts World War II service

A teenager from Portales followed his patriotism, and a desire to see water, on a path that led halfway around the world and through many World War II battles of the South Pacific. Joe Blair, 84, entered the U.S. Navy the day after his 17th... Full story

Young actress lands lead role in ‘Robin Hood’

By Argen Duncan: Cannon Connections

A local girl has walked “a pathway to my dream” in the lead role in a play performed in front of 600 people. Patricia Romero, the 14-year-old daughter of Cannon Air Force Base Forces Support Squadron Marketing Director Yolanda Romero,... Full story

Retiree competes in pro bowling

By Clarence Plank: Cannon Connections

For Doug Kirkman the road to becoming a professional bowler has been full of holes, but he is making the best of the journey. Kirkman was in the military for 20 years before retiring as a technical sergeant in food service. When he retired from... Full story

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Commander’s Action Line

• Is there any possibility of building a dog park on base?Thank you for your suggestion. We will add this idea to our recreation area construct, where the on-base housing is currently being demolished. Unfortunately, we won't be able to do... Full story

People in the News: Christopher Boyce

Cannon Connections Staff

Christopher Boyce A Clovis High School senior whose father is assigned to Cannon Air Force Base has been selected for membership in the National Society of High School Scholars, according to an NSHSS news release. Christopher Boyce, 18, is the son... Full story

Famous artist, author among honorees

To honor the originality, beauty, imagination and multiple dimensions of women’s lives, the National Women’s History Project has chosen Women’s Art: Women’s Vision as the 2008 theme for National Women’s History Month.... Full story

Love for people inspires military chaplains

By Airman 1st Class Elliott Sprehe

Most military chaplains, who come from all walks of life, have a love for people that inspired their decisions to pursue the chaplaincy and motivate them to serve. “I have the greatest job in the world,” said Chaplain (Capt.) Eusebia... Full story

Artists honored during National Women’s History Month

To honor the originality, beauty, imagination, and multiple dimensions of women’s lives, the National Women’s History Project has chosen “Women’s Art: Women’s Vision” as the 2008 theme for National Women’s... Full story

Chaplains provide comfort during deployment

By Airman 1st Class Elliott Sprehe

“Reality strikes you hard. Death is random,” said Chaplain (Capt.) Eusebia Rios, of the 27th Special Operations Wing Chapel. “All chaplains comfort people. We are spiritual first-aid medics.” The duties of military chaplains... Full story

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