24/7 Fitness Center at Cannon Published Oct. 15, 2013 By Senior Airman Xavier Lockley 27th Special Operations Wing Public Affairs CANNON AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- 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 imperative to help those who work both swing and night shifts, and affords flexibility to gym enthusiasts that tend to be more nocturnal in nature. "For those who work late night shifts, the Fitness Center being open 24/7 is great," said Senior Airman Harold Kimble, 27th Special Operations Logistics Readiness Squadron logistics planner. "Now we can get in a workout whenever we desire. I am glad that they implemented this change and am looking forward to utilizing the Fitness Center, regardless of what shift I work." Many of the Fitness Center employees believe that keeping the gym available 24/7 will assist in keeping our Air Commandos fit to fight. "I think it is fantastic that the Fitness Center will be open 24 hours because our Air Commandos have to be ready for anything," said Senior Airmen Tim Moore, 27th Special Operations Force Support Squadron fitness specialist. "Things sometimes come up last minute, which may interrupt the potential plans they may have had to work out. With the Fitness Center being available 24/7 they can avoid those issues and workout whenever they choose. I feel as though this is a positive change for the members of Cannon." To some, the benefits of having a 24 hour gym are endless, and some believe that it will only enhance the capabilities of our Air Commandos. "In keeping the Fitness Center open 24 hours, we meet the needs of a lot more people and give them the chance to enhance their physical capabilities," said Master Sgt. Rodney Barner, 27th Special Operations Force Support Squadron superintendent . "Here at the Fitness Center we strive to have all Air Commandos reach their physical goals, and keeping the Fitness Center open 24 hours assists in that greatly." For more information regarding the Fitness Center, please call 575-784-2466.