My turn: Support makes grief easier to handle
I have struggled trying to decide what to write this column about this week. My heart is heavy and my creative juices just arent flowing. For the most part, this column should be lighthearted a...
View ArticleSweet home New Mexico: Staying at home as mom tough job, too
I guess I should start with a disclaimer. Im not what you could consider a politically-educated person. I am prone to let the media and Facebook educate me about candidates and issues. In...
View ArticleSweet Home New Mexico: Retirees generation has plenty to teach
One of my favorite things about going to the commissary and BX are watching the retired military members, some with their spouses and some that are alone, come to shop. I love to watch the...
View ArticleCommentary: First sergeants focus on developing leadership
I can still remember my first day at Basic Military Training, Feb. 15, 1996. From the moment I got off the bus and my Technical Instructor started yelling in my face, the Air Force has been developing...
View ArticleSweet Home New Mexico: Airman deserves recognition
I picked up a book about a year ago “American Heroes in Special Operations,” written by Oliver North and Chuck Horton. I wanted an accurate portrait of the kinds of situa...
View ArticleSweet Home New Mexico: So long, Cannon
I am sad to say that this will be my last column in Cannon Connections. Our family is moving to Hill Air Force Base near Salt Lake City, Utah, and our packers come tomorrow. I am now...
View ArticleSpouse brief Honor veterans, their families
On November 11th we set aside a day to honor all those who are serving or have served in the military. It is a chance to recognize them for making the sacrifices that enable Freedom to continue for t...
View ArticleSpouse briefs: Telescope deepens appreciation of nature
Clovis is an interesting place. There aren't very many trees, the terrain is about as flat as can be, the elevation is over 4,000 feet and when it comes down to it not very many people live here. All...
View ArticleVeterans group always looking for new members
CANNON AIR FORCE BASE— I want to tell you about one of the many military clubs we have in Clovis and the surrounding area — American Veterans Post 14. This organization is rich in history,...
View ArticleJail cells are not the solution for mentally ill
Local law enforcement and corrections officials shouldn’t be responsible for mentally ill residents. Too often, though, in eastern New Mexico and across the state and nation, mental patient...
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