16 May 2018

'Excellence in Competition' tests Commandos' aim

3 May 2018

Deputy Chief of Chaplains visits Cannon for National Prayer Luncheon

Chaplain Brig. Gen. Steven Schaick, U.S. Air Force Deputy Chief of Chaplains, talks with a couple Air Commandos in front of an AC-130W Stinger II at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., April 30, 2018. Schaick visited Cannon for a few days to communicate goals with different agencies and to be the guest speaker at the National Prayer Luncheon. (U.S. Air

3 May 2018

Chavez Gate Construction

The 27th Special Operations Wing at Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico, is currently in the process of installing a new gate at the East entrance of Chavez Manor.The gate is the final stage of upgrading Chavez Manor, and the construction falls under a Secretary of Defense initiative to better protect off-base facilities following the recruiting

30 Apr 2018

Diamond Sharp program recognizes Cannon’s finest

Since its creation, the U.S. military has been recognizing its members who stand above the rest by holding award ceremonies for their accomplishments. That rich heritage for celebrating excellence continues today with numerous programs in the Armed Forces aimed to highlight our most pristine members. Here at Cannon, the Diamond Sharp Award Program

9 Apr 2018

3rd SOS receives 2016 RPA Squadron of the Year trophy

The 2016 General Atomics RPA Squadron of the Year trophy sits in front of flags during a banquet April 6, 2018, at Traci's Greenhouse in Clovis, N.M. The banquet was held for the 3rd Special Operations Squadron at Cannon AFB, N.M., who was being awarded the trophy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Luke Kitterman/Released)

5 Apr 2018

#RAFA Operation Gas Station

Members from Cannon Air Force Base, the Clovis High School football team and CHS cheerleaders volunteered to pump gas for people throughout Clovis, New Mexico, March 31, 2018.The gesture continued “Random Acts For Andy,” a movement with the goal of paying it forward in remembrance of Maj. Andrew Becker, also known as Andy. The volunteers not only

3 Apr 2018

Air Force Assistance Fund campaign is back at Cannon

The Air Force Assistance Fund for Cannon Air Force Base started on March 26 and will continue to May 4.‘Taking Care of Our Own’, the theme of this year, hopes to perpetuate the ongoing efforts of Airmen assisting Airmen through the Air Force Aid Society, Air Force Village, Air Force Enlisted Village, and General and Mrs. Curtis E. LeMay

3 Apr 2018

AFSOC squadron hits historical century mark

An Air Force Special Operations Command squadron will be celebrating its 100th Anniversary as a squadron here April 4, 2018. The 3rd Special Operations Squadron, first created during World War I to process aerial photographs, will hit the century mark tomorrow as a key contributor to the United States’ surveillance, reconnaissance and special

26 Mar 2018

CMSAF Wright visits Cannon for AFSOC Chief Symposium

Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright, left, receives gear from Airman 1st Class Nicholas Himmelwright, 27th Special Operations Support Squadron member, during a Senior Enlisted Leadership immersion March 22, 2018, at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M. The immersion was part of Wright’s visit to Cannon for the Air Force Special

20 Mar 2018

ASBP returning to Cannon to host blood drive

The Armed Services Blood Program will return to base to host a blood drive this Friday, March 23, 2018.The blood drive will take place in building 54, also known as the former Youth Program Center, and lasts from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Everyone is welcome to donate including civilians, spouses and family members of active duty. “This year we are making