at your service - january 2011
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Area guide for Cannon Air Force BaseTRANSCRIPT
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OURSERVICE!
CANNON AIR FORCE BASE
SERVICE!AT Y
OUR JANUARY 2011
SnoFest 2011REGISTER TODAY! PAGE 10
The Winter Extravaganza of the Year
plus SUNDAY BRUNCH • FCC OPEN HOUSE • GIVE PARENTS A BREAKSKI SANTA FE • MONGOLIAN BBQ • CHICAGO DOG FIGHT TOURNEY and more
SPECIAL FEATUREClub Manager, Mara
Jordan wants to remind
you to book the Landing
Zone for all your special
events this year!READ MORE PAGE 18-19
Caribbean Travel Fair PAGE 5
Cannon’s Biggest Loser PAGE 7 Commando Chef Competition In The Kitchen PAGE 9
Father & Daughter Winter Ball PAGE 16
CONTENTSWhere will your Services journey take you?
05 CARIBBEAN TRAVEL FAIRBook your summer vacation to the Caribbean islands now. ITT staff will be available to answer questions and book reservations.
09 COMMANDO CHEF COMPETITION IN THE KITCHENChefs from Pecos Dining and Landing Zone will compete for the perfect gourmet meal.
18 FATHER & DAUGHTER WINTER BALLPut your princess in that perfect ballroom gown and head over to Landing Zone for a fun evening of crafts, fun and dancing.
22 TEEN LOCK-INYou and your friends won’t have any trouble staying up all night at this teen lock-in. Lots planned, including a trip to movie theater.
13 COSMIC FAMILY FUN NIGHT Bring the family and your friends for great glow-in-the-dark bowling, music and lots of fun.
At Your Service110 E. Sextant, Suite 2036Cannon AFB, NM 88103(575) 784-2115 • DSN 681-2115Fax (575) 784-6987www.cannonforce.com
Marketing & Commercial SponsorshipYolanda Romero, 784-2115Jeanette Orrantia, 784-6623Jason Croke, 784-6077Krista Roberts, 784-1516
At Your Service magazine is published by Cannon Air Force Base 27th Special Operations Force Support Squadron Marketing Department (27SOW/FSS/FSK). The monthly publication is designed to inform the public of special events occurring in and around Cannon AFB. The opinions expressed herein are not necessarily those of Cannon AFB, DoD, or USAF. All program dates, times and prices printed in this publication are subject to cancellation or change without prior notice. No Federal endorsement of sponsors or advertisers intended.
27th Special Operations Wing Commander, Col Stephen ClarkMission Support Group Commander, Col Steven Kimball
Force Support Squadron Commander, Maj Frederick “Rick” GearhartForce Support Squadron Deputy, Jim Laquerre
Marketing Director, Yolanda RomeroLead Graphic Designer, Jeanette Orrantia
Web Developer, Jason CrokeCommercial Sponsorship Liaison, Krista Roberts
ON THE COVER Military friends enjoy the festivities at SnoFest 2010. The Outdoor Recreation staff can sign you up for the winter extravaganza of the year held at the beautiful Keystone Resort in Colorado, seating is limited.
ARTICLES Program helps airmen adjust to life in New Mexico, pg. 4; SnoFest 2011, pg. 10; Concerned about the soaring cost of higher education for your children, pg 15; Ask the Car Guy, pg. 17; Uniquely catered affair, pg. 18
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The program focuses on meeting two needs for Cannon Airmen and their families: establishing a healthy identity within the community and fostering a stronger bond within the surrounding areas. The program helps Airmen experience New Mexico in a whole new light while establishing connections and fostering new friendships.
“Adopt an Air Commando allows community partners and military personnel (and their families) the opportunity to share their commonalities, personal experience, and lives which provides both set of participants an outlet to learn from and integrate into the respective communities,” said TaShara Duckett, A&FRC Volunteer Resource Manager. “The program objectives are to increase morale, strengthen local community connections and provide support to families and single Airmen assigned to Cannon Air Force Base.”
This program falls within the scope of community outreach to assist Airmen on ways to identify similarities as well as opportunities to assimilate and be more accepting of the community while
broadening their definition of “home,” “comfort,” and “fun.”
“Adopt an Air Commando strives to be that beacon of hope for those that feel out of their comfort zone here in Eastern New Mexico,” Ms. Duckett said. “Adopt an Air Commando offers an outlet to see, interact, and participate in activities that are enjoyable in unfamiliar area or provide military participants with a home away from home in some cases.”
The expectations of the program are to help individuals realize the simplistic beauty and discover the endless possibilities of personal and professional growth in the surrounding areas of the Western home of the Air Commando.
Participation in this program is voluntary but ongoing and requires registration with the Airman and Family Readiness Center. Together, the A&FRC and Chamber of Commerce plan quarterly events to help support and sustain this fun program.
For more information contact A&FRC Volunteer Resource Manager, TaShara Duckett by calling 784-4228.
Stepping into new surroundings while far away from home can be a stressful experience. The Adopt an Air Commando program is designed to connect Airmen with local families to help ease that transition and enhance their experience while in New Mexico.
Connections in the Community Ease Transitionfor New Air Commandos
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Thursday, Jan 6DINNER ON A STICK. Your choice of steak, chicken or shrimp kabob. Entrees served with salad skewers, vegetables skewers, new potatoes on a stick and dinner rolls.Member $9.95 • Non-Member $11.95
Thursday, Jan 13FISH AND CHIPS. Enjoy a British pub-style favorite. Deep-fried fish served up with chips and coleslaw. Meal served with salad and dinner rolls.Member $6.95 • Non-Member $8.95
Friday, Jan 14MONGOLIAN BBQ. A great selection of items to choose from to create your special Mongolian BBQ. Choose from beef, pork, chicken, shrimp, and fresh vegetables. Enjoy soup, salad, Jasmine rice or noodles and an egg roll. Beef, chicken and pork only 85¢ per ounce and shrimp $1 per ounce.
Friday, Jan 21SPAGHETTI DINNER FOR TWO. Bring that special someone in for a romantic evening. Enjoy spaghetti topped with meatballs in savory marinara sauce served family style. Meal includes garlic bread and Caesar salad for two.Member $10 • Non-Members $12
Thursday, Jan 27CRAB LEGS BY THE POUND. Purchase snow crab legs by the pound. Served with garden salad, corn on the cob, roasted red potatoes and a dinner roll.Member $10 per pound • Non-Member $12 per pound
Friday, Jan 28STEAK, CHICKEN OR SALMON. Choose between a grilled rib eye steak, herb-roasted chicken breast or charbroiled salmon. Meal served with baked potato, string beans, tossed salad and dinner rolls.Steak $14.95 • Chicken $10.95 • Salmon $12.95*Members receive a $2 discount.
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Evening Dining at the Landing Zone
IT PAYS TO BE A MEMBER!SIGN UP TODAY.
Thursday, Jan 20GRILLED FAJITAS.
Sizzling steak or grilled
chicken fajitas served with
Mexican cornbread and
steamy green chili stew.
Member $6.95Non-Member $8.95
Thursday evening dining is served from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Friday evening dining is served from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
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Whose the best chef? You decide.Be the judge at the first Commando Chef Competiton in
the Kitchen. Join us for a throwdown competition between the Landing Zone and Pecos Trail Dining Facility.
Each team prepares a five course gourmet meal. Review the menu and order the dish that is most appealing to you. As a judge, you won’t know which team created the meal.
After dinner judge meal for presentation, timeliness, taste and more. Points earned for number of meals sold, too.
This event is for adults only.
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED BY JAN 7
LANDING ZONE
Commando ChefCommando ChefCompetition in the KitchenCompetition in the Kitchen
Sat, Jan 22 • 6:00 PMSat, Jan 22 • 6:00 PMEmail reservation to [email protected]
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S N O F E S T 2 0 1 1
For more information about SnoFest 2011 call Outdoor Recreation at 784-2773.
PLAN NOWJoin us for a fun-filled winter wonderland weekend. SnoFest 2011 is the family getaway of the year that’s too affordable to miss. Skiing, snowboarding, racing, wine tasting, parties and much more. Explore
Keystone Resort, Colorado’s premier recreational destination. The scenery will take your breath away. Relax by the warmth of a
crackling fireplace and kindle your palate with an exciting selection of wines. If there is only one family vacation you take this year,
make it SnoFest!
PAYMENTA $50 deposit is required at the time of registration. Price for
SnoFest is $160 per person. Fee includes transportation, ski and snow board equipment, helmet, pants and lodging. Fee does not
include party tickets or lift tickets. The trip is limited to ten people. All payments must be made by noon on Tuesday, January 18.
Cancellations must be received by January 14 to obtain deposit. After January 14, guests will forfeit the $50 deposit.
LODGING & ACCOMMODATIONSIf you would rather make your own lodging reservations, Keystone
Resort has a variety of accommodations set aside exclusively for SnoFest. Choose a budget-friendly condo with fully equipped kitch-
en for a family, an extravagant luxurious hotel room or something in between. With 1,200 lodging options, Keystone has something
for everyone. For lodging availability and reservations visit www.usafaservices.com/snofest.
DININGFrom romantic dinners to pizza for a family, the dining options are
unlimited at Keystone. For an experience sure to create amazing memories, try the 12,000 foot high gondola ride - North America’s
highest gourmet restaurant or to the Der Fondue Chessel for wonderful Swiss dining and music.
NON-SKIER ACTIVITIESKeystone is renowned for exceptional skiing, of course, but non-skiers have fun, too. Sleigh rides, ice skating, snowshoeing, tubing and snow biking are just a few fun activities the whole family can enjoy. Wine
tasting events will be held on Friday and Saturday.
NASTAR RACINGFrom novice to expert, ski or ride the NASTAR course on Friday
or Saturday. Racing is free but participants must have a valid lift ticket or pass. For complete race rules and registration info visit
www.21FSS.com.
CARDBOARD DERBYThink inside the box! Gather your friends, family and coworkers together and challenge yourself to ride down an icy slope on a cardboard sled that you build. Build it at home and bring it or create one with free supplies at Keystone.
PARTY TIMEThemed parties will be held at the Keystone Conference Center, featuring scrumptious all-you-can-eat buffets, great entertainment, Glitterriffic face painters, caricaturists, photo booths and prizes. Reserve a table for ten by contacting ODR. On Friday the theme will be Chinese New Year, cost is $17 for adults and $10 for children. On Saturday, “Get Your Game On - Rat Pack Style” will be a casino themed night where adults pay $19 and children $12.
WINE TASTINGBack by popular demand, two wine tasting events are scheduled. Space is limited, register early. Sample fine wine and cheese from around the world in a casual atmosphere guided by Keystone’s own master sommelier.
HOSPITALITY CENTERThe hospitality tent located at the base of Keystone Mountain offers free refreshments, SnoFest badges, message boards and information about daily activities.
DISCOUNTED LIFT TICKETSPurchase discounted SnoFest lift tickets at ODR office prior to SnoFest, at the event in the Mountain House on Friday or Saturday between 7:30 a.m. till 4 p.m. or during the lodging check-in at Keystone Conference Center on Friday. Daily SnoFest lift tickets are priced $51 for adults and $34 for children ages 5-12. E1-E4, cadets and prep school students pay only $47.
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Concerned about the soaring cost of higher education for
your children?
Maybe the Air Force Aid Society (AFAS) can help! Under the General Henry H. Arnold Education Grant program, the society awards $2,000 to selected applicants. The program continues to be offered to dependent sons and daughters of
active duty, Title 10 AGR/Reservists on extended active duty, Title 32 AGR performing full-time activity duty, retired, retired Reservists with 20+ qualifying years of service, and deceased Air Force members. Spouses (residing stateside) of active duty and Title
10 AGR/Reservists on extended active duty; and surviving spouses of deceased members are also eligible candidates.
Don’t assume you won’t qualify, call 784-4228 or visit www.afas.org for more information.
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This is a difficult question to answer because it depends on the terrain and weather where you are traveling or where you live.
Historically, New Mexico is known for mild winters compared to other parts of the country. So, if you are planning on driving in and around New Mexico this winter you should be fine without these features.
When concerned about driving in the snow, its really wise to check the road conditions for the places you will be driving to this winter season. It really doesn’t matter if you have AWD or a 4X4 vehicle if there is a layer of ice under the snow or black ice. The road advisory hotline is (800) 432-4269 for road conditions for New Mexico and surrounding states.
Vehicles with 4x4 and AWD options can provide you with better handling and control in adverse conditions. But, remember, the tires and suspension need to be in good shape for safe driving.
The technicians at auto skills can assist you with these and other car concerns. Give us a call at 784-2170.
Happy motoring from all the staff at the Auto Skills Center.
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How important are AWD and 4X4 in the snow this winter?
Q.
A.
Leonard Marchman, Auto Skills Manager
Have an auto question?Send an email to
[email protected] to www.afyouthprograms.com or call Youth Programs at 784-2747 for more info.
December - MarchDecember - March
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The Landing Zone is offering a new
level of taste, service and commit-
ment to every event and party they
create. Club manager Mara Jordan
and assistant manager Bertha
Armijo, with their many years of ex-
perience in the hospitality industry,
are committed to raising the level
of excellence by making Landing
Zone events an impressive venue
for any occasion.
The Landing Zone offers unique
ballroom settings and a fantastic
catering menu to choose from. It’s
the ideal place to host your next
lifestyle event or business function.
One unique aspect of the catering
facility is they have the perfect size
room to accommodate any occa-
sion up to 300 guests in the largest
ballroom. If you need additional
space, don’t hesitate to book the
entire club for your special event.
Smaller intimate parties under 50
can be accommodated in one of the
petite ballrooms.
Breakfast, lunch or dinner is
available for any special occasion.
Breakfast can be ordered a la carte
or buffet-style. The American Clas-
sic buffet includes freshly scrambled
eggs, home fried potatoes, crispy ba-
con and savory sausage, biscuits and
gravy, fruit, assorted pastires and
mini muffins, coffee, orange juice
and tea--all for under $11 per guest.
Lunch and dinner can be served
by the plate or buffet style. The
All Time Favorite Lunch includes
sliced roast beef with beef gravy,
oven baked chicken, garlic mashed
potatoes, green beans, freshly baked
rolls with butter, tossed greens with
tomatoes, carrots and ranch dress-
ing for dipping all for under $11.
Plus, club members are entitled
to receive a discount for catering
services. A full catering brochure
with menu selections and prices can
be obtained by calling the Landing
Zone or visit cannonforce.com.
Remember, the club and the pro-
fessional staff are available to make
planning your next special occasion
easy. And the Club and catering
services are not limited to weddings
and receptions. Book a ballroom
at the Landing Zone for your next
rehearsal dinner, anniversary cel-
ebration, luau, grand opening, open
house, holiday party, retirement
party, fundraiser event, business
meeting, seminar or workshop,
indoor BBQ, banquet dinner or
cocktail party. The Landing Zone
is the best choice for your catering
and entertainment needs.
Our experienced staff at the Land-
ing Zone will help you fulfill all your
event and catering wishes. Contact
the staff at 784-2853 to book your
next special event.
Uniquely Catered Affair By Jeanette Orrantia, Marketing Department
CATERING SERVICES
“The club can cater to all your event
needs. We keep up with the industry
trends to better serve you throughout your
planning process. Club members get
room fees waived on personal functions
such as weddings and birthday parties
and receive a 10% discount on food.”
--MARA JORDANCLUB MANAGER
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FSS DIRECTORYAll facility locations and hours of operation are subject to cancellation or change without prior notice.
AIRMAN & FAMILY READINESS CENTER 200 W Terminal • 784-4228Mon-Fri, 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
AUTO SKILLS CTR 317 N Torch Blvd • 784-2170Tues-Wed, 9 AM - 5 PMThurs-Sat, 9 AM - 8 PMSunday, 11 AM - 4 PMClosed Monday and Holidays
CANNON LANES 105 Trident • 784-2280Mon, 10:30 AM - 5 PM*Tues-Thurs, 10:30 AM - 9 PM*Fri, 10:30 AM - Midnight*Sat, 3 PM - Midnight*Sun, 1 PM - 5 PM**Grill closes half-hour earlierClosed Holidays
CAPROCK INN 401 S Olympic • 784-2918Open 24-hours, 7 days a week
CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER (CDC) 202 S Olympic Blvd • 784-2704 101 Boatwright Rd • 784-6259Mon-Fri, 6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
CANNON LIBRARY 107 W Trident Ave • 784-2786Mon-Thurs, 9:30 AM - 7:30 PMFri-Sat, 9:30 AM - 5 PM
CIVILIAN PERSONNEL OFFICE 110 E Sextant Ave • 784-4848Mon-Fri, 7 AM - 4 PM
COMMUNITY CTR 108 W Eureka Ave • 784-6381OFFICEMon-Fri, 8 AM - 5 PMCANNON COMMUNITY CENTERMon-Thurs, 8 AM - 9 PMFri, 8 AM - 3 AMSat, Noon - 3 AMSun, Noon - 8 PMBALLOON STOREMon-Fri, 8 AM - 5 PMSat, Noon - 5 PM
CLOVIS 801 COMMUNITY CENTER 4000 Lew Wallace • 784-7464Mon-Fri, 1 PM - 8 PMSat, Noon - 8 PMPLAYGROUPSTues-Thurs, 9 AM - 11 AMor By Reservation
DROP ZONE 108 W Eureka Ave • 784-2448BREAKFASTMon-Fri, 6:30 AM - 10 AMLUNCH & DINNERMon-Fri, 10 AM - 9 PMSat & Sun, 11 AM - 9 PMBARFri & Sat, 5 PM - MidnightSTARBUCKSMon-Fri, 6:30 AM - 8:30 PMSat & Sun, 11 AM - 8:30 PM
EDUCATION CENTER 110 E Sextant Ave • 784-4184Mon-Fri, 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
FAMILY CHILD CARE1022 State Rd 311 • 784-6560Mon-Fri, 8 AM - 9 AM
FITNESS & SPORTS CENTER400 N DL Ingram Blvd • 784-2466Mon-Thurs, 5 AM - MidnightFri, 5 AM - 11 PMSat & Sun, 9 AM - 6 PMExercises and Holidays, 9 AM - 6 PM
FRAMING & ENGRAVING 317 N Torch Blvd • 784-4735Mon-Fri, 9 AM - 3 PMor pick up orders at Auto SkillsTues-Fri, 3 PM - 6 PM
HONOR GUARDBuilding 215 • 784-6996Mon-Fri, 8 AM - 4;30 PM
HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE110 E Sextant Ave • 784-2622Mon-Fri, 7 AM - 4 PM
INFORMATION, TICKETS & TRAVEL (ITT)108 W Eureka Ave • 784-1275Mon-Fri, 9 AM - 6 PMSat, Noon - 5 PM
LANDING ZONE 211 W Octagon Ave • 784-2853Mon-Tues, 8 AM - 2 PMWed-Fri, 8 AM - 5 PMTUMBLEWEED LOUNGEFri, 4 PM - 11 PMREFUELING PITWed-Thurs, 4 PM - 8 PMFri, 3 PM - 1 AMLUNCHMon-Fri, 11 AM - 1 PMEVENING DININGThurs, 5 PM - 7:30 PMFri, 5 PM - 8 PM
BARBER SHOPMon-Tues, 9 AM - 2 PMWed-Fri, 9 AM - 1 PM and 2 PM - 4 PMBy appointment, call 784-4831
MPF CUSTOMER SERVICE110 E Sextant Ave • 784-7256Mon-Fri, 7 AM - 4 PM
MARKETING & COMMER-CIAL SPONSORSHIP110 E Sextant Ave • 784-2115Mon-Fri, 8 AM - 4 PM
MILITARY PERSONNEL110 E Sextant Ave • 784-7573Mon-Fri, 7 AM - 4 PM
OUTDOOR RECREATION 106 West St • 784-2773Mon, 7 AM - 5 PMTues-Thurs 10 AM - 5 PMFri, 7 AM - 5 PMClosed Saturday, Sunday and HolidaysTRAP & SKEETSun, Noon - 5 PMSKATE PARK Call for hoursLIBERTY POOL 784-2910
PECOS TRAIL DINING FACILITY 203 N DL Ingram Blvd • 784-2420BREAKFASTMon-Fri, 6 AM - 8 AMLUNCHMon-Fri, 11 AM - 1 PMDINNERMon-Fri, 5 PM - 7 PMMIDNIGHT MEALSun-Fri, 11 PM - 12:30 AMBRUNCHSat & Sun, 8 AM - NoonSUPPERSat & Sun, 5 PM - 7 PM
PORTALES 801 COMMUNITY CENTER 356-2684Mon-Fri, 5 PM - 9 PMSat, Noon - 8 PMPLAYGROUPSTues & Thurs, 9 AM - 11 AMor By Reservation
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT110 E Sextant Ave • 784-7008Mon-Fri, 7 AM - 4 PMCENTRAL CASHIERMon-Fri, 8 AM - 11 AM
WHISPERING WINDS GOLF COURSE 105 Olds Dr • 784-2800PRO SHOPMon-Sun, 8 AM - DuskCHIP SHOT DINING ROOM784-2312Mon-Fri, 7 AM - 2 PM
YOUTH CENTER 102 S Olympic Blvd • 784-2747OFFICE HOURSMon-Fri, 1 PM - 5:30 PMSCHOOL AGE PROGRAMMon-Fri, 6:30 AM - 5:30 PMTWEENS OPEN RECMon-Fri, 4:30 PM - 7 PMSat, Noon - 6 PMTEENS OPEN RECMon-Fri, 4:30 8:30 PMSat, Noon - 6 PMClosed Sunday & Holidays________________________
FACEBOOKFind us on Facebook under Cannon Commandos
WEBSITEwww.cannonforce.com________________________
COMMISSARY784-4331Closed MondayTues-Fri, 9 AM - 7 PMSat, 9 AM - 6 PMSun, 10 AM - 5 PM
AAFES BASE EXCHANGE784-2141Mon-Sat, 10 AM - 6 PMSun, 10 AM - 4 PM
AAFES SHOPPETTE784-5766Mon-Thurs, 6 AM - 9 PMFri, 6 AM - 11 PMSat, 8 AM - 11 PMSun, 9 AM - 8 PM
AAFES THEATER784-2582Call theater or visit www.cannonforce.com for movie schedule.
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