25 May 2018

If planes need fuel to fly, air shows need Airmen to soar

Capt. Mercedes Derby has always enjoyed air shows. Whether she was working or attending one, she has forever found them fun. She believes it’s interesting to find out how much goes on behind the scenes of one.

21 Feb 2018

Keeping Cannon community entertained with Skeet and Trap

The skeet and trap range at Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico, dates back to the 1970’s. Older than most Airmen serving, it’s given Air Commandos another year-round recreational activity to choose from.

6 Feb 2018

Citizenship dreams realized for Cannon military spouses

For Everett Young, Jamie Andrews and Adelina Wheeler, February 2, 2018, will be marked as the day they became American citizens.

5 Feb 2018

27th SOMDG moves into new clinic

The 27th Special Operations Medical Group is currently undergoing their move into the newly-built clinic on base and will be fully operational Feb. 7, 2017.

26 Jan 2018

Weather forecasting keeps the mission’s future clear

Have you ever walked into a dark room without a light? Would you travel somewhere new without any directions? There are many activities we can’t go into blindly, so when Cannon pilots prepare for flight, they need the help of 27th Special Operations Support Squadron weather forecasters to ensure their future is on the radar.

23 Jan 2018

From Riverside to runway: An enlisted Airman’s journey to OTS

Senior Airman Daniel Petrushev, 27th Special Operations Support Squadron air traffic controller, will be shipped to Officer Training School this April. It’s the first step in accomplishing his dream of commissioning that began in Riverside, California.

18 Jan 2018

Cannon firetruck maintainers keep mission well-oiled

When fires need to be put out, citizens call firefighters. When firefighters need their vehicles fixed, they call on firetruck maintainers. It’s a chain where one link can affect the rest.

13 Dec 2017

Cannon OSI agents, local police collaborate

Cannon Office of Special Investigation agents invited local police departments to Cannon, Dec. 8

30 Nov 2017

Cannon Airmen help give gift of holiday spirit with charity drive

Cannon Air Commandos are collecting toys and gifts to donate towards a drive for children for the 2017 holiday season.

21 Nov 2017

From playful puppy to protecting Airmen: How the Air Force raises MWD’s

Candy is a military working dog with six deployments under her collar, and on Nov. 9, she was finally able to rest her paws when she officially retired from duty.