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  • Cannon Base Exchange loss prevention

    The Base Exchange at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., has recently caught multiple individuals shoplifting by utilizing their extensive high-tech camera system. "Shoplifting hurts everyone here at Cannon," said Cynthia Diverty, Cannon AFB Exchange loss prevention manager. "Our security system helps

  • Renovated dormitories readied for Airmen

    The rapid growing population at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., has created a need for more housing for Airmen, and several dormitory projects are in the works to remedy this. Two aging dorm buildings have undergone major renovations, and two brand new dorms are projected for construction in the coming

  • Classes available for Cannon motorcyclists

    Free beginner and basic rider courses are now at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M. This safety course is required for all active duty personnel who drive or ride as a passenger on motorcycles. In a mandate from the United States Special Operations Command commander, all personnel who ride must complete a

  • Cannon construction update: burying powerlines

    The 27th Special Operations Civil Engineer Squadron is updating the electrical distribution network at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., by eliminating aboveground cables that are susceptible to damage from high winds. To properly bury these lines, contractors will conduct several road closures. The

  • Cannon Airman goes Blue

    On Jan. 27, Airman 1st Class Joseph Hardeman, 27th Special Operations Civil Engineer Squadron electrical systems specialist, was notified by Lt. Col. Dan Guinan, 27 SOCES commander, that he had been accepted into the esteemed Air Force special unit, Tops in Blue. TIB is an active duty unit comprised

  • You are responsible: sponsoring visitors onto Cannon and Chavez

    The policies for visitor entry onto Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., and Chavez West military housing have recently changed. Cannon personnel are now able to sponsor guests onto facilities by vouching for them at the main entry control points. The policy for both locations is that visitors will either

  • Cannon Construction Update: Welcome Signs

    Contractors began work on a "Welcome to Cannon" sign in the grassy area of the loop leading to the Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., main gate in November 2011.  The estimated completion date for this project is February 2012.

  • Cannon Construction Update: Chavez West

    The Chavez West family housing entry control point re-opened Jan. 26, 2012.  Under construction since November 2011, the road has been re-aligned and the entrance widened.

  • Two new maintenance squadrons activated

    The 27th Special Operations Maintenance Group underwent significant changes during a squadron activation ceremony at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., Jan. 24. The 27th Special Operations Component Maintenance Squadron and the 27th Special Operations Equipment Maintenance Squadron were merged and

  • Current construction

    As Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., continues to grow, various construction projects have been implemented to accommodate the base's rapidly growing demands. The 27th Special Operations Civil Engineer Squadron and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers provided the information and updates for high profile

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