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  • Cannon Celebrates Earth Day and Arbor Day

    The Cannon Air Force Base Earth Day and Arbor Day celebration kicked-off April 28, with many activities promoting environmental awareness, including the Tree City USA Ceremony, story-telling and crafts in the base library, and a 5K fun run.The 27th Special Operations Civil Engineer Squadron's

  • TRICARE Program for dependents to age 26

    What are the TRICARE choices for a college student who turns 23? What about for 21-year-olds who lost their eligibility due to age? These young adults now have an option for TRICARE coverage. TRICARE Young AdultTRICARE Young Adult is medical and pharmacy coverage for dependents. An eligible enrollee

  • Lets go fly a kite!

    Making use of the strong desert winds, nearly 400 people flew kites at the 8th annual Kite Karnival, April 30, at Doc Stewart Park here.Hosted by the Cannon Air Force Base Community Center, this free event had games, snacks, kite building stations, and a wide-open field for flying."The Kite Karnival

  • May is National Bike Month

    In support of National Bike Month in May, Cannon's fitness center will be hosting Ride Your Bike to Work Day, May 20. A sign-up sheet is now available at the gym."We are trying to make people aware of not only the health benefits, but the cost effectiveness of riding a bike to work," said Staff Sgt.

  • Shoppette to test extended hours

    Starting June 1, the Army Air Force Exchange Service Shoppette here will begin a 30-day test of extended hours. The new schedule adds 13 hours per week. Hours of operation will be: Monday-Friday 5 a.m. to 11 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m. to 11 p.m., and Sunday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. AAFES is a revenue-generating

  • Officials increase FPCON

    Cannon Air Force Base is currently at Force Protection Condition BRAVO in accordance with U.S. Northern Command direction.All personnel should remain vigilant for suspicious activity. Potential delays at the gates and some disruption to parking may occur due to heightened security. Please be patient

  • 27 SOW Sports Day takes off May 27

    The 27th Special Operations Wing Sports Day, May 27, is an opportunity for Cannon Airmen and their families to represent their squadrons in various sporting events such as softball, golf, bowling, volleyball, basketball and many others. "It is a base morale, welfare, and recreation event designed to

  • AAFES leadership visits Cannon

    The senior enlisted advisor for the Army and Air Force Exchange Service visited Cannon April 25 and 26.During his visit, Chief Master Sgt. Jeffry Helm met with base leadership, toured Exchange facilities, met with employees and addressed Exchange-related issues here.The Exchange is a joint military

  • Cannon kids celebrate Month of the Military Child

    Children at Cannon's Child Development Center observed the Month of the Military child April 8 with a parade around the building while dressed in their parents' uniforms.  CDC employees carried a banner in the parade made with the kids' hand prints.  Parents were invited to watch or march with their

  • SOMSG sweeps basketball championships

    Cannon's 27th Special Operations Mission Support Group claimed both men's intramural and over 30 base basketball championships. Although the tournament ended April 7, the coaches are still amped from their victories."I knew we had a good shot at winning the championship," said Steven McCoy, 27th

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