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Dec. 17, 2021
Cannon AFB installs pumps to test aquifer flow rate during pilot study for PFAS remedial investigation

Contractors with Brice Construction Ltd. deploy an air rotary drilling rig as part of a pilot study civil engineering project during a per- and polyfluoroalkyl remedial investigation Nov. 18, 2021, at Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico. In May 2021, the USAF awarded a $16.6M contract for an
Dec. 14, 2021
MST 2 Conducts Arctic Exercise

Det 1, 27 SOMSG tests capabilities, resiliency in Alaska
Dec. 3, 2021
Cannon to launch official website redesign, temporarily pause new content for updates

The Air Force has launched a redesign of its official websites, to include the website for Cannon Air Force Base. To enable required updates, new content will not released on cannon.af.mil from December 6-10 while Cannon migrates to a freshly designed, mobile-ready website. The site will still be
Nov. 19, 2021
Cannon opens Single Airmen Ministry Center

The Cannon AFB Chapel opened their first Airmen Ministry Center here, Nov. 17, 2021.
Nov. 18, 2021
MWD Fulda retires after 7 (human) years of service

“Ladies and gentlemen, please rise for the entrance of the official party…” The sound of chairs being pushed, shoes shuffling and a collective hush overtakes the room. Breaking the silence is the gentle sound of footsteps and panted breaths. The 27th Special Operations Wing celebrated the retirement
Nov. 5, 2021
Exercise Silent Arrow demonstrates AFSOC combat versatility in future conflicts

Airmen from the 27th Special Operations Mission Support Group Detachment 1 Mission Sustainment Team 1 participated in Exercise Silent Arrow Oct. 25 - 29, 2021 at multiple locations across N.M. and Utah. Known as a validation exercise, Silent Arrow is the final part in a series of exercises designed
Sept. 23, 2021
Myths and facts about the vax — debunking common COVID-19 vaccine myths

The COVID-19 vaccine has been mandated across the Department of Defense and despite its demonstrated effectiveness and safety, a host of myths have left some Airmen and Guardians hesitant to receive it. While social media posts and some news outlets may make it harder to keep up with what is fact or
Sept. 11, 2021
9/11 Memorial Climb - A Walk with Heroes

Air Commandos from the 27th Special Operations Wing held a memorial ceremony in honor of the emergency first responders who lost their lives responding to the terrorist attacks on the United States, September 11, 2021.
Sept. 9, 2021
Healing Invisible Wounds: Cannon AFB Addresses Moral Injury Impact

Cannon AFB Chapel Team is introducing moral injury training to aid those who have suffered wounds to their personal morals and beliefs. Chaplain Campbell explains what this training will include, how it can help Airmen find peace within themselves and prepare for the future.
Sept. 7, 2021
Community partners gather donations for Afghan evacuees

The Department of Defense, through U.S. Northern Command, and in support of the Department of State and Department of Homeland Security, is providing transportation, temporary housing, medical screening and general support to Afghan evacuees at Holloman.To aid these efforts, community partner