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  • DOD Continues Prudent Planning for Government Shutdown

    DOD officials believe a government shutdown will not occur when current spending authority expires Sept. 30th, but continue prudent planning in case it does.Deputy Defense Secretary Ash Carter released a memo today entitled Guidance for Continuation of Operations in the Absence of Available

  • Run in remembrance

    Air Commandos from the 27th Special Operations Wing remembered the sacrifices made by Prisoner of War and Missing in Action service members by hosting a POW/MIA week. One of the events held was a POW/MIA Vigil Run Sept. 19-20, during which Airmen came together in teams to run on the track here

  • Fire Prevention Week activities scheduled

    The 2013 Fire Prevention Week will be celebrated Oct. 4-11 with a variety of educational and hands-on safety activities at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M. Some of the scheduled events include:Oct. 6 · Bells Across America Commemoration at 7 a.m. at the Cannon Fire StationOct. 7 · The Friendly

  • Ruck march kicks off POW/MIA week

    The 27th Special Operations Wing kicked off Prisoner of War/Missing In Action week with a ruck march Sept. 16, 2013 at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M. Remembering those who have come before is a long-lasting tradition in the military. Members of Cannon took time from their day to ruck and pay tribute to

  • Cannon remembers

    Local veterans and Air Commandos stood at attention as the familiar notes of the national anthem reverberated through a loudspeaker, enveloping the assembly as it has for more than 200 years, and signifying the commencement of a Prisoner of War/Missing in Action retreat ceremony Sept. 20 at Cannon

  • New honorary commanders announced

    As outgoing honorary commanders stepped down, six new individuals were announced to be taking their place Sept. 14 at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M.The 27th Special Operations Wing Honorary Command Program places prominent members of the surrounding community with Cannon leadership to give the locals

  • Air Force Ball celebrates 66 years of history

    Air Commandos from Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., celebrated 66 years of Air Force History Sept. 1 at the Air Force Ball held at the Clovis Civic Center in Clovis, N.M.The ball is an annual celebration held in honor of the day the Air Force became a separate branch of service. It is an Air Force-wide

  • Cannon cuts ribbon on new dorms

    Col. Tony Bauernfeind, 27th Special Operations Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Paul Henderson, 27 SOW command chief, officially cut the ribbon on a new dormitory for Air Commandos Sept. 6 at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M. The $12.4 million project was initiated in April 2012.With the rising

  • Cannon prepares to honor POW/MIA comrades

    Each year, ceremonies affirming the commitment to bring home America's Prisoner of War and Missing in Action service members are held across the country on military installations and ships at sea; at state capitals, schools and churches; by national veteran and civic organizations, police and fire

  • Cannon conducts deployment readiness exercise

    The 27th Special Operations Wing conducted a base-wide deployment exercise Aug. 26-27 at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M.Air Commandos were prepared to deploy as they were in-processed by members of the 27th Special Operations Force Support Squadron military personnel flight and put on a bus that would

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