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  • Breaking ground on new medical facility

    A groundbreaking ceremony to signify the commencement of the Cannon medical clinic replacement project was held here Tuesday.Dozens gathered to witness the event just west of the current medical facility, which has been standing for nearly half a century. Col. Jeffrey Gillen, 27th Special Operations

  • Air Commandos retire final AC-130H Spectre gunship

    Members of the 27th Special Operations Wing gathered to officially retire the final AC-130H Spectre Gunship, tail number 69-6569 “Excalibur,” Tuesday.Over the last two years, Air Commandos within the 16th Special Operations Squadron have bid farewell to the entire fleet of this historic aerial

  • Technical sergeant promotion release delayed to allow system validation

    *Editor's note: Unfortunately, the 691 eligible staff sergeants at Cannon Air Force base, N.M., will have to wait just a little while longer.Technical sergeant promotion selection results, originally scheduled for release May 28, will be delayed to enable the Air Force to continue to validate

  • Generosity, gratitude in the face of loss

    The loss of a loved one is a fear that military spouses know all too well, but the pain and suffering associated with that life-altering news is unimaginable.For Samantha Lewis, the unimaginable is now her reality.Samantha, along with members of Team Cannon mourn the life of her late husband Staff

  • Cannon to hold Medical Clinic Groundbreaking

    A groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate the start of the Cannon Medical Clinic replacement project is scheduled May 26 here.The program will start at 3 p.m. and will take place outside on the site of the new building, which is just west of the existing clinic. The ceremony is scheduled to last

  • National police week raises base, community awareness

    The 27th Special Operations Security Forces Squadron delivered a week of events to increase public awareness of the contributions of law enforcement on base and in the community. “Peace officers are the thin blue line between order and chaos,” said Staff Sgt. Jonathan Johnson, 27th Special

  • Sneak peek: renovated Community Center opening soon

    After months of renovation, the community center is slated for a grand re-opening as the Community Commons Jun 4 here.The renovations were planned in a direct response to the needs and interests of Air Commandos, according to Paul Hopkins, 27th Special Operations Force Support Squadron community

  • Repair Enhancement Program breeds innovation, ingenuity

    A troubleshooter’s mindset, outside-the-box thinking, and raw talent—that’s what it takes to become a technician in the Air Force Repair Enhancement Program according to Sam Krahn, 27th Special Operations Maintenance Group AFREP manager.“Essentially, what we do in AFREP is fix the unfixable,” Krahn

  • Cannon heroes honored

    Lt. Gen. Brad Heithold, Commander Air Force Special Operations Command, along with members of the Rotary District 5520, presented four Cannon Air Commandos awards of appreciation at the Rotary District Conference “Heroes’ Dinner” at the Clovis Civic Center, Friday. “I deeply appreciate how you have

  • Cannon Commandos welcome CMSAF James Cody

    Air Commandos at Cannon had the honor of hosting Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Cody for two days starting Tuesday at Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico.During his visit, Cody, along with his wife retired Chief Master Sgt. Athena Cody, spoke to members of Team Cannon about important Air

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