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  • Veterans Day events announced

    From the American Revolutionary War in 1775 to the current conflict in the Middle East, no generation of American citizens has been exempt from the anguish that inescapably accompanies combat. This Veterans Day, those wishing to pay homage to former Airmen, soldiers, sailors, Marines and

  • CFC: the most philanthropic time of year

    Air Commandos at the 27th Special Operations Wing are being given the opportunity not only to serve their country, but to also support their community by pledging toward various charities through the Combined Federal Campaign at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M.The annual campaign is scheduled to run Oct.

  • Daylight Savings Time reminder

    The days are growing colder, the nights longer and soon the holidays will be here. However, before carving the Thanksgiving turkey or decorating the Christmas tree, the clocks must be turned back.That's right, daylight savings time is almost at an end, the practice of which has been observed in the

  • A Cannonite now rests among the stars

    Brig. Gen. Robinson "Robbie" Risner was lost to the pages of history earlier this week. This Airpower Giant was 88 years young. Long before he became a symbol of patriotism, known for his heroism and leadership during his 7.5 years as a Vietnam War Prisoner of War, Risner crossed paths with our base

  • Deterring criminal activity

    Staying out of trouble is an easy task if a person has an ounce of common sense, right? Just stay away from gangs, drugs and delinquency, everything will be fine - no need to worry any further. Obviously, crime doesn't come looking for you.This is a common assumption which is entirely untrue

  • 24/7 Fitness Center at Cannon

    The 27th Special Operations Force Support Squadron Fitness Center has new hours as of Oct. 1, 2013 - 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, with the exception of down days and federal holidays on which the gym will be open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. With an increase in personnel, the need for new hours was

  • Going the distance

    Parajumpers from the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., utilized Melrose Air Force Range, N.M., Sept. 30 - Oct. 1 as they set a new flight distance record, traveling 1,300 nautical miles in an MV-22 Osprey.Click here to view more images.

  • A Hero's Welcome

    Air Commandos from the 522nd Special Operations squadron returning from a deployment to Afghanistan were welcomed home by 27th Special Operations Wing leadership, family and friends during Operation Homecoming at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., Oct. 7, 2013. Dozens of Air Commandos and family members

  • Hurlburt Air Commandos visit Cannon

    In the wake of Tropical Storm Karen, Air crews from Hurlburt Field, Fla., arrived here Oct. 3 in an effort to protect government assets.Though Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., may seem to be a farther distance for relocating assets, this growing base allowed our Hurlburt Air Commandos to continue

  • Hard Charger Award presented at Cannon

    Staff Sgt. Kellan Gier, 20th Special Operations Squadron flight engineer, received the Hard Charger award Sept. 27 in the Landing Zone at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M.The Hard Charger award is reserved for those Airmen who truly excel at their jobs and go above and beyond the call of duty. Gier's

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