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  • 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

  • Extreme home makeover: pet edition

    Roughly one month ago, Air Commandos stationed at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., began a series of intense weekend manual labor in an effort to raise money for a local animal shelter. Cannon personnel spent hours sizing wood, hammering together frame-work and painting some very ornate homes which will

  • Veterans visit Cannon with noble message

    While on a coast-to-coast bicycle ride raising suicide awareness, two veterans visited Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., on March 22 to share some inspiring words with western Air Commandos. Their cross-country trip, which began Feb. 19 in Bakersfield, Calif., will ultimately lead them to the Vietnam

  • Construction underway at Liberty Pool

    Contractors are hard at work building a new Liberty Pool at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M. This project includes state-of-the-art equipment and decking to keep the area at comfortable temperatures."The bottom of the shell is complete and our contractor is currently forming the gutter at the top of the

  • Is it worth the walk?

    Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., implements new penalties for cell phone usage while driving.

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