Former Cannon Airman killed in Afghanistan

An Airman recently stationed here died March 15 supporting Operation Enduring Freedom in Eastern Afghanistan. Staff Sgt. Timothy Bowles. 24, was killed when an improvised explosive device destroyed his vehicle while he was on a four-vehicle patrol checking on a local school. Sergeant Bowles' first

Command Post gets facelift

As construction continues unabated around base, there is an area in a particular building that has, over the course of past months, been quietly remodeled to house the 27th Special Operations Wing command post. During the renovation, the command post worked out of a temporary location, patiently

March madness and winter weather

Energy Star program kicks into high gear

If the base's energy conservation program were an election, early results would be hinting at a landslide victory. In less than a month more than 230 refrigerators in work areas throughout Cannon have been identified for turn in, said Steve Meyers, the base resource efficiency manager. An additional

Ground survival training plays key role in aircrew mission

It is a pilot and crewmember's worst nightmare: their aircraft goes down in unfriendly or unfamiliar territory. Threats could include extreme heat or cold, having only sand or water in sight, or enemy fighters converging on their location, but Survival Evasion Resistance and Escape course

Laying the 'ground' work

Cannon hosts two 2008 Air Force Family & Teen Talent Contest winners

Force Support Squadron: Providing top-quality services to Airmen and their families

Those used to referring to the "services squadron" when talking about base services like the dining facility and lodging, as well those used to as calling up the "mission support squadron" for help getting a new military identification card, have probably been corrected by others who say, "It's

Save a Life Tour aims to prevent drunk driving

Cannon hosts 'First Friday' March 6

Cannon host sits monthly First Friday at The Landing on March 6, from 5-8 p.m.First Friday is an informal, family-friendly event for where individuals from on and off base can meet, mingle and dine at The Landing.During the event, both military members and local residents will have the opportunity