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  • Tenant unit no more - the 56 SOIS joins the Cannon family

    The 56th Intelligence Squadron, previously a tenant unit, was inactivated to make way for the newly activated 56th Special Operations Intelligence Squadron, April 27, 2012. This squadron is the most recent addition to Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., and combines the resources of several different

  • The long road of Bataan

    During World War II, while defending islands in the Philippines, nearly 80,000 Americans and Filipinos were captured by the Japanese. They were forced to march 70 miles in the heat and many of them were malnourished, dehydrated, and without proper gear. Military members who couldn't make the walk or

  • Home is where the "bark" is

    Military working dogs with the 27th Special Operations Security Forces Squadron received new kennels on April 23 at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M.Col. David Piech, 27th Special Operations Mission Support Group commander and Tech. Sgt. Esther Standridge, 27th SOSFS MWD handler, cut the ribbon at the

  • Steaks for Airmen

    The All-American Beef Battalion sponsored the Steaks For Airmen event, serving Cannon Air Commandos and their families 1000 18-20oz steaks and 300 quarter-pound beef hotdogs.

  • Saving the planet, one tree at a time

    Airmen and their children planted a tree outside of the Child Development Center at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., in celebration of Arbor Day, April 19. This ceremony marks the 20th year Cannon Air Force Base has celebrated Arbor Day and Earth Day and the 14th consecutive year that the National Arbor

  • Don't just dress for the weather

    Cannon Air Commandos and civilian first responders came together to conduct a natural disaster exercise at Cannon Air Force Base. The simulated tornado, complete with role players posing as victims, provided a safe and controlled environment to practice tactics, techniques and procedures.Click here

  • 2012 Cannon AFB Industry Day April 13

    The 27th Special Operations Wing will hold its third annual Industry Day April 13 from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at The Landing Zone at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M. The wing is inviting contractors, vendors and customers to learn more about business and contracting opportunities at Cannon."Attendants will

  • NEWS RELEASE: PRESCRIBED BURNS FOR MELROSE AF RANGE

    To reduce the risk of wildfires during the windy spring season here in eastern New Mexico, the 27th Special Operations Civil Engineer Squadron will conduct a series of prescribed controlled burns at Melrose Air Force Range within the next 30 to 45 days, weather-permitting. These fires clear the

  • NEWS RELEASE: MISSING CANNON LIEUTENANT FOUND

    The Cannon Air Force Base lieutenant missing since March 12 has been found safe in California. 1st Lt. Scott Lee reported to Travis Air Force Base, Calif., April 2, and is now en route back to Cannon, AFB. Until yesterday, Lee was last seen leaving his apartment in Clovis, N.M., March 12, at

  • AFAF campaign thru May 4

    The 39th Air Force Assistance Fund campaign officially kicked off March 26 at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M. The campaign's "Commitment to Caring" theme will continue the legacy of "Airmen helping Airmen" through several charities: the Air Force Aid Society, the Air Force Enlisted Village, the Air

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