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George Speck helped ground troops during his time in the Vietnam War by targeting enemy troops long enough for bombers to make their run when troops were under enemy fire.
Veteran recalls Air Force training days
George Speck, 77, of Portales, retired from the Air Force in 1972 as a major. He is involved in the Portales Lion’s Club and currently leading the movement in preserving the Portales Springs. During his time in the Vietnam War, he helped Ameri... Full story
David Ash
Veterans reflect on meaning of Memorial Day
By Clarence Plank: Cannon Connections
The Korean War is commonly called the forgotten war, but not for the men who served in the three-year conflict. Local veterans George Martin, Dale Davis, and David Ash share their experiences.   Dale Davis Davis, 77, retired as a lieutenant ... Full story
Starved prisoners, nearly dead from hunger, pose in a concentration camp in Ebensee, Austria. The camp was reputedly used for
1945 letter details horrors of concentration camp
Editor’s note: Sixty-five years ago, the German-held concentration camp at Buchenwald was liberated by United States forces. Cpl. Hayley C. Dandridge, a Dora High School graduate, toured the facility less than two weeks after an estimated 21,00... Full story
Airman 1st Class Jennifer Edwards mustered her courage to audition for Cannon Idol. She sang “Almost Lover” by A Fine Frenzy.
Airmen display vocal talents
By Liliana Castillo: Cannon Connections
Sr. Airman Tawny Foreman started watching “American Idol” on day one of the first season. She was immediately hooked. Foreman and her friends would talk about how fun it would be to audition. Three years ago, the 21-year-old got her chan... Full story
AmVets Post 14 trustee Jack Thomas explains that an American flag is folded with four stars out, standing for “In God We Trust.”
Unique flag gifted to local veterans
By Clarence Plank: Cannon Connections
AmVets Post 14 in Clovis received a special gift from a Marine two weeks ago. AmVets Trustee Jack Thomas says he received the last American flag flown by the Marines at the Al Asad Air Base in Iraq from his nephew, Sgt. Major Thomas E. Sherwood, who... Full story
Betty Wall Strohfus, a Women Airforce Service Pilot from Minnesota, sings the “Star-Spangled Banner” during the Congressional Gold Medal ceremony at the Capitol March 10. More than 200 WASPs attended the event, many of them wearing their World War II-era uniforms.
WASPs awarded Congressional Gold Medal
By Staff Sgt. J.G. Buzanowski: Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs
WASHINGTON — The first female military pilots received the Congressional Gold Medal at a ceremony in the Capitol on March 10. Almost 70 years ago, the Women Airforce Service Pilots were disbanded with little fanfare, but this ceremony was a wa... Full story
School building plans closer to fruition
By Liliana Castillo: Cannon Connections
Schools in Clovis are slowly getting closer to seeing “hammer and nail” construction across the district. Deputy Superintendent of Operations Joel Shirley and a team of architects visited James Bickley Elementary School March 3 to talk t... Full story
Patricia Romero, back, far right, daughter of Cannon Forces Support Squadron Marketing Director Yolanda Romero, played the title role in the play “Robin Hood” at the Joint Air Force and Navy Youth Conference in Dallas last week. The part with the Missoula Children's Theatre was her first lead role.
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, po... Full story
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The Landing 11 a.m.:Friday: Seafood newburg and pork chopsMonday: Chef’s choiceTuesday: German cuisineWednesday: Roast beef and chicken cordon bleuThursday: Mexican cuisineThe Drop Zone 11 a.m.:Friday: Shrimp chef saladMonday: Club wrapTuesday:... Full story
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 this... 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. T... 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 Rio... 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 Hi... Full story
Staff Sgt. Aleric Hebert, 27th Special Operations Wing Chapel, takes a moment to reflect in the Base Chapel. Hebert serves as a chaplain's assistant, a much-needed role when chaplains are deployed.
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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