Alan McAlister, Central Baptist Church senior pastor,
Alan McAlister, Central Baptist Church senior pastor, serves food to service members and their families during Cannon Appreciation Day at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., Aug. 10, 2012. The Clovis/Curry County Cham... More
Clovis, N.M., veteran Dan McKinney, holds a coin awarded
Clovis, N.M., veteran Dan McKinney, holds a coin awarded to him by the president of the United States for his dedication to his country at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., Aug. 20, 2012. McKinney served as a Prison... More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Chad Nyhagen, 27th Special
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Chad Nyhagen, 27th Special Operations Medical Support Squadron radiology technician observes the X-ray of a patient's chest at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., Aug. 22, 2012. Radiology ... More
Special forces unit members prepare to clear a building
Special forces unit members prepare to clear a building during an exercise at Melrose Air Force Range, N.M., Nov. 13, 2012. The range is one of Air Force Special Operations Command's premiere training facilitie... More
Darren Keith, 27th Special Operations Civil Engineer
Darren Keith, 27th Special Operations Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, boosts a child from the Child Development Center into his fire truck during a Fire Prevention Week presentation at Cannon Air Force Bas... More
A special forces unit member examines his weapon during
A special forces unit member examines his weapon during an exercise at Melrose Air Force Range, N.M., Nov. 8, 2012. The range is one of Air Force Special Operations Command's premiere training facilities and is... More
Sparky the firehouse dog stands in front of a poster
Sparky the firehouse dog stands in front of a poster promoting Fire Prevention Week during the firefighters open house at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., Oct. 10, 2012. Fire Prevention Week is an annual event that... More
An airman purchases a Meal, Ready to Eat during an
An airman purchases a Meal, Ready to Eat during an exercise at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., Oct. 29, 2012. The exercise consisted of multiple squadrons working together to transport troops and supplies from Can... More
The spouse of a U.S. Air Force member stationed at
The spouse of a U.S. Air Force member stationed at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., Oct 27, 2012, takes a picture while aboard a CV-22 Osprey. Husbands and wives are welcomed to the base and given the chance to rid... More
A firefighter with the 27th Special Operations Civil
A firefighter with the 27th Special Operations Civil Engineer Squadron helps Lathan Chavez into a fire protection suit during the firefighters open house at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., Oct. 10, 2012. Fire Prev... More
A special forces unit member provides coverage during
A special forces unit member provides coverage during an exercise at Melrose Air Force Range, N.M., Nov. 8, 2012. The range is one of Air Force Special Operations Command's premiere training facilities and is u... More
A patient gets his chest scanned in the radiology clinic
A patient gets his chest scanned in the radiology clinic at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., Aug.22, 2012. Radiology employs the use of imagery to both treat and diagnose diseases in the human body.
A member of the 318th Special Operations Squadron cuts
A member of the 318th Special Operations Squadron cuts a rope holding back a pallet during an airdrop over Melrose Air Force Range, N.M., Nov. 6, 2012. The range is one of Air Force Special Operations Command's... More
Fire fighting paraphernalia lines a table during the
Fire fighting paraphernalia lines a table during the firefighters open house at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., Oct. 10, 2012. Fire Prevention Week is an annual event that is dedicated to spreading fire prevention... More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Anthony Figiera, 27th Special
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Anthony Figiera, 27th Special Operations Civil Engineer Squadron commander, and his family enjoy the firefighters open house at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., Oct. 10, 2012. Fire Preventio... More
Special forces unit members prepare to clear a building
Special forces unit members prepare to clear a building during an exercise at Melrose Air Force Range, N.M., Nov. 13, 2012. The range is one of Air Force Special Operations Command's premiere training facilitie... More
A family enjoys themselves during Cannon Appreciation
A family enjoys themselves during Cannon Appreciation Day at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., Aug. 10, 2012. The Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce, Committee of Fifty, Military Affairs Committee and the Clovi... More
A medical technician draws blood from a returning service
A medical technician draws blood from a returning service member during Operation Homecoming at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., Sept. 5, 2012. Operation Homecoming is a monthly event held to welcome air commandos ... More
An aircraft flies away during an exercise at Cannon
An aircraft flies away during an exercise at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., Oct. 29, 2012. The exercise consisted of multiple squadrons working together to transport troops and supplies from Cannon to their simul... More
Clovis, N.M., veteran Dan McKinney, speaks to members
Clovis, N.M., veteran Dan McKinney, speaks to members of the Airman Leadership School at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., Aug. 20, 2012. McKinney served as a Prisoner of War in the Korean War and has shared his exp... More
A group of special forces unit members rush into action
A group of special forces unit members rush into action during an exercise at Melrose Air Force Range, N.M., Nov. 8, 2012. The range is one of Air Force Special Operations Command's premiere training facilities... More
A member of the 20th Special Operations Squadron leads
A member of the 20th Special Operations Squadron leads spouses out to a CV-22 Osprey at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., Oct 27, 2012. Husbands and wives of air commandos are welcomed to the base and given the chan... More
Airmen wait to board an aircraft that will take them
Airmen wait to board an aircraft that will take them to their simulated deployment during an exercise at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., Oct. 29, 2012. The exercise consisted of multiple squadrons working together... More
Bruce Ford, 27th Special Operations Civil Engineer
Bruce Ford, 27th Special Operations Civil Engineer Squadron fire chief, demonstrates the workings of a fireman's gear to the children of the Child Development Center at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., Oct. 9, 2012... More
A service member greets his wife and son during Operation
A service member greets his wife and son during Operation Homecoming at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., Sept. 5, 2012. Operation Homecoming is a monthly event held to welcome Air Commandos back from worldwide depl... More
A CV-22 Osprey takes off from Cannon Air Force Base,
A CV-22 Osprey takes off from Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., Oct 27, 2012. Husbands and wives of air commandos are welcomed to the base and given the chance to ride in a military aircraft during annual Spouse Ori... More
Airmen on a simulated deployment ride out to the flightline
Airmen on a simulated deployment ride out to the flightline during an exercise at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., Oct. 29, 2012. The exercise consisted of multiple squadrons working together to transport troops an... More
An aircraft flies away during an exercise at Cannon
An aircraft flies away during an exercise at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., Oct. 29, 2012. The exercise consisted of multiple squadrons working together to transport troops and supplies from Cannon to their simul... More
Special forces members drive high-mobility, multipurpose
Special forces members drive high-mobility, multipurpose wheeled vehicles to a simulated village during an exercise at Melrose Air Force Range, N.M., Nov. 8, 2012. The range is one of Air Force Special Operatio... More
A special forces unit member fires down-range during
A special forces unit member fires down-range during an exercise at Melrose Air Force Range, N.M., Nov. 8, 2012. The range is one of Air Force Special Operations Command's premiere training facilities and is ut... More
Families await the arrival of their loved ones during
Families await the arrival of their loved ones during Operation Homecoming at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., Sept. 5, 2012. Operation Homecoming is a monthly event held to welcome air commandos back from worldwid... More
An M-28 Skytruck drops supplies to members of a special
An M-28 Skytruck drops supplies to members of a special forces unit during an exercise at Melrose Air Force Range, N.M., Nov. 8, 2012. The range is one of Air Force Special Operations Command's premiere trainin... More
A service member receives a prize during Cannon Appreciation
A service member receives a prize during Cannon Appreciation Day at Cannon Air Force Base, Aug. 10, 2012. The Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce, Committee of Fifty, Military Affairs Committee and the Clov... More
Clovis, N.M., veteran Dan McKinney, talks about his
Clovis, N.M., veteran Dan McKinney, talks about his experience as a Prisoner of War at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., Aug. 16, 2012. McKinney served as a POW in the Korean War and has shared his experience with 5... More
A member of a special forces unit storms a doorway
A member of a special forces unit storms a doorway while clearing buildings during an exercise at Melrose Air Force Range, N.M., Nov. 13, 2012. The range is one of Air Force Special Operations Command's premier... More
Richard Gomez, The Lighthouse Mission executive director,
Richard Gomez, The Lighthouse Mission executive director, grills hamburgers during Cannon Appreciation Day at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., Aug. 10, 2012. The Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce, Committee o... More
A member of the 16th Special Operations Squadron reunites
A member of the 16th Special Operations Squadron reunites with his family during Operation Homecoming at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., Sept. 5, 2012. Operation Homecoming is a monthly event held to welcome Air C... More
An X-ray of a patient's hand is ready to be examined
An X-ray of a patient's hand is ready to be examined in the radiology clinic at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., Aug. 22, 2012. Radiology employs the use of imagery to both treat and diagnose diseases in the human body.
Spouses of U.S. Air Force members stationed at Cannon
Spouses of U.S. Air Force members stationed at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., Oct 27, 2012, catch a ride to the flightline. Husbands and wives of air commandos are welcomed to the base and given the chance to rid... More
Members of a special forces unit load a pallet onto
Members of a special forces unit load a pallet onto the back of an aircraft during an exercise at Melrose Air Force Range, N.M., Nov. 6, 2012. The range is one of Air Force Special Operations Command's premiere... More
Children of the Child Development Center crowd around
Children of the Child Development Center crowd around Sparky the firehouse dog during a Fire Prevention Week presentation at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., Oct. 9, 2012. Fire Prevention Week is an annual event th... More
Spouses of U.S. Air Force members stationed at Cannon
Spouses of U.S. Air Force members stationed at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., Oct 27, 2012, disembark the CV-22 Osprey. Husbands and wives of air commandos are welcomed to the base and given the chance to ride in... More
Members of a special forces unit scan the surrounding
Members of a special forces unit scan the surrounding area during an exercise at Melrose Air Force Range, N.M., Nov. 8, 2012. The range is one of Air Force Special Operations Command's premiere training facilit... More
Clovis, N.M., veteran Dan McKinney, stands next to
Clovis, N.M., veteran Dan McKinney, stands next to his old uniform at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., Aug. 16, 2012. McKinney served as a Prisoner of War in the Korean War and has shared his experience with 50 Air... More
A special forces unit member carries a simulated wounded
A special forces unit member carries a simulated wounded civilian to safety during an exercise at Melrose Air Force Range, N.M., Nov. 8, 2012. The range is one of Air Force Special Operations Command's premiere... More