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  • Scholarships for Military Children provided at Cannon

    One lucky recent Texico High School graduate was provided with a scholarship through the Defense Commissary Agency at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., June 13, 2013. The scholarship was administered by the Fisher House Foundation, a nonprofit organization that provides assistance to service members and

  • 2012 Cannon Water Quality Report released

    The 2012 Water Quality Report from Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., has been released and is posted on the base website. Under the "Consumer Confidence Reporting Rule" of the Federal Safe Drinking Water Act, community water systems must issue water quality information to the consuming public. The report

  • USSOCOM commander visits Cannon

    The 27th Special Operations Wing welcomed U.S. Navy Adm. William H. McRaven, commander of United States Special Operations Command, and his wife, Georgeann McRaven, for a comprehensive look into operations at Cannon Air Force Base and Melrose Air Force Range N.M., June 19.  Click here for a

  • Racing against cancer

    "The marvelous richness of human experience would lose something of rewarding joy if there were no limitations to overcome. The hilltop hour would not be half so wonderful if there were no dark valleys to traverse." - Helen KellerDedicated to fighting cancer by sharing hope, knowledge and charity, a

  • Tryout to sing out: Cannon Idol auditions begin

    Dust off the microphone and warm up those vocal cords because auditions are now being accepted for the 2013 Cannon Idol competition at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M. Cannon Idol is a three round singing competition. The selected vocalists will perform a fast song and slow song in the first two rounds.

  • 27 SOMXG, 27 SOMDG showcase capabilities to honorary commanders

    The 27th Special Operations Maintenance Group and 27th Special Operations Medical Group welcomed back Cannon's honorary commanders for an in-depth look at operations as part of a tour at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., June 7. The 27th Special Operations Wing Honorary Command Program is geared toward

  • Cannon Exchange: penny saved, penny earned

    Father's Day is the perfect time of year to express to dad how much he, and his advice is appreciated. Children of all ages can demonstrate that dad's advice to watch the bottom line was taken to heart by visiting a Cannon Exchange-operated restaurant on Father's Day, where using a Military Star

  • Flip out, flipping pages

    Registration is currently open for the 2013 Summer Reading Program, "Have Book - Will Travel", at the Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., library.Open to both children and adults, the program is available to all authorized Cannon library card holders. Air Commandos and their families can register at any

  • Salvation Army provides sweet treats for Air Commandos

    The Salvation Army provided dozens of free doughnuts to the men and women at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., June 7. The event coincided with National Doughnut Day, which is recognized the first Friday of June each year. This day pays homage to the event created by the Salvation Army in 1938, which

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