CANNON AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- At Cannon Air Force Base, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service is powering both mission readiness and the local economy. Through tax-free shopping, job creation and building investments, the Exchange’s impact reaches far beyond the installation gates.
The Exchange generates a significant economic impact across New Mexico, contributing $92.9 million annually to the state’s economy. In Clovis, the Exchange contributed $18.2 million in economic impact last year. The Exchange’s economic impact map is available here.
“Cannon Air Force Base relies on a dedicated civilian workforce to maintain mission readiness,” said Joanne Bedford, Cannon Exchange General Manager. “The Cannon Exchange employs roughly 60 associates, with nearly 30% being Veterans or military spouses, reinforcing the Exchange’s commitment to hiring from the military community and supporting those who serve.”
With 100% of Exchange earnings going back to the military community, shopping the Cannon BX directly benefits the installation. In 2025, military shoppers generated more than $583,000 in dividends that fund critical Quality-of-Life programs that make life better for Airmen and their families.
In Clovis, more than 11,672 authorized shoppers, including DoD civilians, active-duty personnel and military retirees, have in-store access to the military-exclusive pricing at the Cannon BX and 1,950 authorized Veterans can access the Exchange’s tax-free savings online at ShopMyExchange.com. More information on Exchange benefits can be found at https://publicaffairs-sme.com/Community/veterans and https://publicaffairs-sme.com/Community/dodcacbenefits.
All authorized shoppers can apply for a MILITARY STAR® card, which offers the lowest APR among all unsecured retail cards, according to Bankrate’s annual Retail Cards Study. Administered by the Exchange Credit Program, the MILITARY STAR® card has no annual or late fees and exclusive discounts including 10% off at participating Exchange restaurants, 5 cents off per gallon of fuel at Expresses, free shipping on ShopMyExchange.com orders and more. For more info, visit https://publicaffairs-sme.com/Community/military-star/.