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  • BBC scholarship awarded at Cannon

    College, it is that sacred realm of higher education that assists young adults in reaching for their dreams and discovering their futures. However, while filled with possibilities and an extremely helpful tool toward walking a productive career path, college is not a cheap experience. According to

  • Student round-up

    The 27th Special Operations Wing is scheduled to host the inaugural Student Connection Round-Up at the Base Chapel, Aug. 1. The goal of this event is for new students at Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico to meet established students prior to the start of the school year. Stressors of starting a new

  • Cannon Commissary to offer carts for special needs children

    Forty commissaries across the United States, to include the commissary at Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico, will soon offer a grocery cart designed specifically for special needs children.Called "Caroline's Cart," it enables special-needs children - or even adults under 250 pounds - to safely and

  • Mosquitoes invade Cannon

    Spring and early summer rains brought out the local mosquito population in force at Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico - and no one likes to hear that buzzing noise followed by a bite on the back of the neck. Luckily, there are many options available to help combat mosquitoes around Cannon's

  • Fourth of July firework safety

    Independence Day is almost here, which means celebrations with family, friends, patriotic desserts and explosion based entertainment in the form of fireworks.These exciting booms of red and white can be dangerous when not burned properly. According to the American Pyrotechnics Association, more than

  • NCO wins big

    One lucky Air Commando at Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico walked away with a sizable cash reward courtesy of the Army and Air Force Exchange Service June 18. Staff Sgt. Scott Langguth, 27th Special Operations Support Squadron Air Traffic Controller, received a great start to his day when he was

  • 2013 Water Quality Report released

    The 2013 Water Quality Report from Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico has been released and is now available on the base website. Under the "Consumer Confidence Reporting Rule" of the Federal Safe Drinking Water Act, community water systems must issue water quality information to the consuming

  • SecDef official commends Cannon maintainers

    John Johns, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for maintenance policy and programs, congratulated maintainers of the 27th Special Operations Maintenance Group on their Secretary of Defense Field Level Maintenance Excellence Award during a tour of Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico June 12. "We

  • Community dedicates memorial garden, honors veterans

    Base and local leadership assembled at Hillcrest Park Zoo in Clovis, New Mexico to celebrate the dedication of a memorial garden May 29.The newly debuted Veteran's Rose Garden Memorial, which stemmed from the collaboration of Clovis' Boy Scout Troop 226 and several local agencies, features red roses

  • Cannon’s Air Show and Open House in review

    After months of preparation, Air Commandos at Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico were set to host an air show and open house during Memorial Day weekend, May 24 and 25. Approximately 25,000 people travelled from the local area and bordering states to witness aerial demonstrations, view static

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