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  • Road closures

    As the pace of improvements to Cannon continues to accelerate, the 27th Special Operations Civil Engineer Squadron will be upgrading the base electrical distribution network by eliminating above-ground cables that are susceptible to damage from high winds. To properly bury these lines personnel will

  • MC-130J Commando II

    The 522 Special Operations Squadron MC0130J Commando II aircraft, flies over the skies of New Mexico, Jan. 4 and 5, 2012. The 522 SOS is stationed at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M. and the MC-130J provides in-flight refueling, infiltration/exfiltration and aerial resupply of special operations forces.

  • Tax time again

    For many, tax season can be one of the most overwhelming and dreaded times of the year. However, the Cannon Tax Office can help you complete your tax forms for free Jan. 24 through April 17. All active duty personnel, retirees, and eligible dependents may have their federal and state income tax

  • Cannon claims narrow 72-68 victory over Dyess

    The Cannon men's varsity basketball team stepped onto their court Jan. 7 determined to win given their home-team advantage. They kept spectators in the Fitness Center on the edge of their seats during the close game, defeating challengers from Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, 72-68 during the final

  • Operator transitioning to automated telephone service

    The 27th Special Operations Wing will be transitioning to an automated telephone directory service Jan. 1, at 12 a.m.During this time, there will be no interruptions to current telephone and voicemail service.The number for directory assistance will remain 575-784-1110 (DSN 681-1110) or '0' from a

  • Working on a higher level

    Col. Buck Elton, 27th Special Operations Wing commander, presented two Airmen from Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., with an unexpected STEP, or Stripes for Exceptional Performers, promotion, Dec. 22.Tech. Sgt. Ernest Revell, 27th Special Operations Security Forces Squadron NCO in charge of operations

  • 2011 Combined Federal Campaign closes at Cannon

    After ending on Dec. 15, the annual Combined Federal Campaign at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., surpassed their goal of $150,000 raising a total of $171,883, the largest amount ever raised here. The CFC is a program that allows military members and federal government employees the opportunity to

  • Every 15 minutes

    Every 15 minutes - someone dies as the result of an alcohol-related collision.The 27th Special Operations Wing safety and Airmen Against Drunk Driving are reminding Air Commandos at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., to stay safe and use proper judgment during the holidays."As we enter the holiday season,

  • Delayed reporting Dec. 20 for Cannon mission essential personnel

    Due to inclement weather conditions, mission essential personnel at Cannon Air Force Base should report at 9 a.m. Dec. 20.  All other personnel should check this website and the official 27th Special Operations Wing Facebook page in the early morning, Dec. 20, for detailed reporting information.The

  • Cannon Chapel holiday services

    With the holidays fast approaching, here are some updates of service times being provide through the Cannon Chapel at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M. Las Posadas, Nine Days of Prayer, Dec. 14-22 Las Posadas is a Catholic Chapel event, a Novena (nine days of prayer), that reenacts the journey of Mary and

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