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  • Environmental impact matters

    The Environmental Management System at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., is a system aimed at achieving continual improvements in mission performance by reducing environmental risks and cost, providing methodical approaches to planning, and implementing and reviewing the impact activities have on the

  • Air Force announces civilian workforce restructuring

    Air Force officials announced several adjustments to the civilian workforce Nov 2. In response to direction from the Secretary of Defense for the Department of Defense to stop civilian growth above fiscal year 2010 levels and the need to add 5900 positions against the Air Force's top priorities, the

  • Cannon launches 2011 Combined Federal Campaign

    Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., has started taking donations for this year's Combined Federal Campaign, a program in which military members and federal government employees are able to pledge money to a list of charities. The campaign dates for Cannon are from Oct. 27 to Dec. 8.According to the

  • Trick-or-treating in Cannon housing

    Approved trick-or-treat hours at Chavez West Manor and Joe Cannon Estates are from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Oct. 31, 2011.  Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., will not be doing entry control in Clovis and Portales 801 housing.  Those areas will have to abide by the community hours for trick-or-treating. BASE

  • Cannon extends hours of operation

    Base Exchange and Shoppette test new hoursThe Base Exchange and Shoppette at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., will be testing new hours November and December 2011."The test run was prompted by requests from the 27th Special Operations Wing for extended hours," said Linda Villiness, Base Exchange office

  • Energy conservation, preparing for cooler weather

    As we approach the winter months, we should begin preparing our homes and offices for colder temperatures. Un-insulated pipes and improperly maintained heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems caused Cannon Air Force Base, N.M. more than $400,000 in damages during the last freeze in

  • Understanding energy intensity, local incentives help reduce resource usage

    The Air Force tracks energy usage and reduction by calculating the energy intensity of bases. Cannon Air Force Base, N.M. uses this as the metric to measures its progress in an effort to meet reduction mandates. What is your personal energy intensity level? In other words, how much electricity,

  • AFSOC's first MC-130J Combat Shadow II arrives at Cannon

    The 27th Special Operations Wing held an aircraft acceptance ceremony Sept. 29 on the Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., flightline for the arrival of Air Force Special Operations Command's first MC-130J Combat Shadow II. Lt. Gen. Eric E. Fiel, AFSOC commander, and Brig. Gen. Stephen Clark, AFSOC director

  • Cannon's energy program helps conserve Cannon's resources

    On Oct. 2, 2009 and Oct. 1, 2010, President Barack Obama signed a Presidential Proclamation designating October as National Energy Awareness Month. To underscore the importance of this effort, Col. Buck Elton, 27th Special Operations Wing commander, signed a proclamation designating October as CAFB

  • Operation Dark Night helps prepare forces

    Flying squadrons from the 27th Special Operations Wing performed a joint base exercise, Operation Dark Night, with the 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborn), Fort Bragg, N.C., at Melrose Air Force Range Sept. 21-22.Operation Dark Night incorporated the AC-130H Spectre Gunship and MC-130W Dragon Spear

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