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  • Cannon Airmen train for SOF resupply

    What seems like routine training for 27th Special Operations Wing MC-130W aircrews, loadmasters and logistics Airmen here in reality prepares them to execute missions downrange. "Special operations forces that are deployed rely on this type of air drop very much," said Staff Sgt. Jerimy Pickering,

  • Base driving guidelines updated

    Driving guidelines on Cannon have been updated as of July 18, and the following changes were made to AFI 31-204, Cannon Air Force Base Supplement: Radar detectors must be unplugged and out of sight; Regardless of weight, Children 6-years old and younger and children who weight less than 60 pounds,

  • New ID requirements for family members, retirees

    Homeland Security Directive 12 now requires retirees and family members seeking to renew or replace a military identification card to provide two types of ID. Retirees and family members needing identification cards must have two of the following types of current identification, one of which must

  • Cannon goes green for Energy Awareness Month

    To combat soaring energy costs and promote clean energy efforts, Cannon Air Force Base has implemented several energy saving initiatives to curb consumption by three percent and save approximately $129,000 annually. "We spend approximately $12,000 per day in utility costs at Cannon, equating to an

  • New Tricare Prime Fee Payment Process

    Tricare rules are expected to change regarding how your Tricare Prime enrollment fees are paid. As early as 2010, Prime beneficiaries will need to begin making their enrollment fee payments via electronic means. However, not everyone pays enrollment fees, so please note whether this applies to you: