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  • Wing leadership and community members perform a ribbon cutting ceremony for the re-opening of the Cannon Library on Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., March 1, 2018. The new additions to the library include an expanded children’s room, a multi-purpose room, a larger sitting area and quiet study rooms. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman 1st Class Vernon R. Walter III/Released)

    A new chapter for the Cannon library

    The Cannon library held a reopening ceremony at 2 p.m., March 1st, 2018.The event celebrated the end of the construction that began in December of 2015.“It’s really exciting and a giant sigh of relief to be open again,” said Melissa Haraugthy, 27th Special Operations Force Support Squadron Library director. “The staff is thrilled to have all this
  • Senior Airman Wayne Lufkins, 27th Special Operations Force Support Squadron services member, speaks to a class about his career in Clovis, New Mexico, Feb. 27, 2018. Air Commandos from Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico, volunteered to speak with students at Yucca Middle School's Career Day to speak about their jobs personal military experiences.

    Air Commandos visit middle school for Career Day

    Air Commandos visit middle school for Career DayBy Airman 1st Class Gage Adison Daniel27th Special Operations Wing Public AffairsCANNON AIR FORCE BASE, New Mexico - Air Commandos visited Yucca Middle School in Clovis, New Mexico for career day Feb. 27, 2018, to share with students their personal military experiences, career paths and the
  • Ceremony observers watch from the second floor of the 27th Special Operations Medical Group building during the 27th SOMDG building ribbon cutting ceremony at Cannon AFB, N.M., Feb. 23, 2018. This upgrade has been planned for the last few years. The ground-breaking ceremony was July of 2015 and now, nearly three years later, the building complete and open for patients. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Michael Washburn/Released)

    New medical group building officially opens

    With a snip from an oversized pair of scissors, the new 27th Special Operations Medical Group facility was officially opened Feb. 23 at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M.This upgrade has been planned for the last few years. The ground-breaking ceremony was July of 2015 and even before that the design of the building had to be finished. Nearly three years
  • Hats that have been used as targets at the skeet and trap range hang inside its lobby at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., Feb. 13, 2018. The skeet and trap range has been regularly used since its opening over 40 years ago. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lane T. Plummer)

    Keeping Cannon community entertained with Skeet and Trap

    The skeet and trap range at Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico, dates back to the 1970’s. Older than most Airmen serving, it’s given Air Commandos another year-round recreational activity to choose from.
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    Cannon newcomers can tour Clovis for free

    A free monthly bus tour around Clovis is available to Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico, members Feb. 28, 2018 at the Airman & Family Readiness Center.The tours are meant to show new members of the Cannon team what is available in the surrounding area, important locations and give them opportunities to interact with the community.“The stops are
  • Senior Airman Jayde Moore, 27th Special Operations Force Support Squadron member, receives the Hennessy Traveler Award Feb. 14, 2018 at the Pecos Trail Dining Facility on base.

    Cannon selected for John L. Hennessy Competition

    Cannon Air Force Base was selected to be a finalist in the Hennessy Competition, an annual competition that honors the special achievements of service men and women at Air Force foodservice facilities worldwide.“The Hennessy program is important because it recognizes all of the hard work our Food Service Airmen and culinary partners, Sodexo, put

  • Airman cares for Clovis community

    When she’s not teaching Air Commandos, Senior Airman Amanda Kopecky, 27th Special Operations Civil Engineer Squadron emergency manager, spends her free time developing professionally and helping the community.“It’s nice to go out in the community and help,” Kopecky said when asked about why she volunteers. “It’s also great to really work on
  • Everett Young introduces himself at a U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services naturalization ceremony at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., Feb. 2, 2018. Young hails from Scotland, and earned his U.S. citizenship at the event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lane T. Plummer)

    Citizenship dreams realized for Cannon military spouses

    For Everett Young, Jamie Andrews and Adelina Wheeler, February 2, 2018, will be marked as the day they became American citizens.

  • 27th SOMDG moves into new clinic

    The 27th Special Operations Medical Group is currently undergoing their move into the newly-built clinic on base and will be fully operational Feb. 7, 2017.
  • Lt. Col. Michael Campos, 27th Special Operations Maintenance Squadron commander, talks to an audience at a ceremony at Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico, Jan. 26, 2018. The ceremony was held to honor the Dedicated Crew Chiefs, crew chiefs who’ve been designated as responsible for an aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Lane T. Plummer)

    Cannon continues Dedicated Crew Chief tradition

    Air crew members were honored in a Dedicated Crew Chief ceremony at Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico, Jan. 26, 2018. The ceremony recognizes individuals for their role in maintaining aircraft across the Air Force, and instills a pride in ownership.
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