6 Aug 2018

Red Flag 18-3: New milestone for AFSOC MQ-9s

Paintings, posters and photos highlighting more than 40 years of combat air force heritage line the busy, narrow halls of the 414th Combat Training Squadron building, home of Red Flag.

30 Jul 2018

Think about your career outside Air Force with CPS

You’re 180 days out from your final out of the Air Force. Whether you’re happy, emotional, ready or unprepared, separation is a complicated affair for servicemembers and their families. You may have an idea of programs available, but which ones should you use?

19 Jul 2018

Airman’s Attic asks for active assistance

The Airman’s Attic on Cannon Air Force Base provides free uniform items to Air Commandos weekly at building 72. The Airman’s Attic is a volunteer service dedicated to a tradition of giving back to the community by suppling free items to improve the lives of Air Commandos and their families.“To me, this is like the heart of young Airmen,” said

18 Jul 2018

Balfour Beatty completes final Cannon renovation

Balfour Beatty Communities representatives held a ceremony, relinquishing keys to the final freshly-renovated home, to Cannon Air Force Base Air Commandos July 17, 2018, at Chavez West base housing on Cannon AFB. The multinational infrastructure group dedicated the last four years to developing the base’s housing area with new homes and

17 Jul 2018

Wing Culture Day 2018

Cannon Air Force Base celebrated Wing Culture Day July 13, 2018.

13 Jul 2018

Custom off-road “Bulldog” ambulances at MAFR

Melrose Air Force Range has two new fully-equipped ambulatory vehicles to tackle the terrain. The vehicles, called bulldogs, were purchased to help ensure the safety of the troops. “Each of these vehicles cost $350,000 and are equipped for immediate medical care: gases, fluids, oxygen, anything that you need,” said Steven Coffin, Director of Range

13 Jul 2018

Fixing more than vehicles at Cannon’s Auto Hobby Shop

When it comes to variety in visiting patrons, few work centers can compare to the Auto Skills Center at Cannon AFB.

12 Jul 2018

Defying expectations

The 2017 Air Force First Sergeant of the Year never saw himself joining the military but instead started as a struggling artist.

2 Jul 2018

Providing Support for New Mothers

Cannon Air Force Base opened a private area in building 600, room 2061, for breastfeeding mothers to nurse children or pump in comfort.The Mothers’ Room provides a quiet and safe place for breastfeeding mothers to take care of their children, no longer having to find alternatives such as sitting in bathrooms or in their cars.“Mothers need a place

13 Jun 2018

Cannon gets newcomers ready faster

Arriving at a new base can be a long complicated process, with tasks such as finding a place to live, learning about the new place, and the full in-processing program.With the recently established Commando Ready Center, in-processing has been condensed from over a week to three days by providing all required training in one central location.“It’s a