News

Sept. 27, 2023
Medical Support Summit brings senior leaders to Cannon

The Commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, Lt. Gen. Tony Bauernfeind, hosted a Medical Support Summit at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., Sept. 25-26. The event brought a significant number of key stakeholders to the installation to discuss medical support for Air Commandos and their
Aug. 22, 2023
New Mexico Senators and Air Force leadership visit Cannon AFB to speak with community leaders

New Mexico Senators Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Lujan, the Honorable Dr. Ravi Chaudhary, Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Energy, Installations and Environment, and Air Force Special Operations Command leadership, Lt. Gen. Tony Bauernfeind and Chief Master Sgt. Anthony Green visited Cannon
Oct. 15, 2020
Air Commando Association: Rucking for a cause

The Air Commando Association held their 4th annual ruck march at CAFB Oct. 13, 2020. The event raised awareness and funds for the organization as well as generating non-perishable food items to the local community. “Holding this ruck march was important for a variety of reasons,” said Tech. Sgt.
April 10, 2020
On empty base streets, a woman and her daughter are chalking messages of hope

Like ocean waves, news of COVID-19 creeps further ashore the flat lands of Eastern New Mexico. Those used to their usual routine are preparing for a new normal dawning.
Sept. 26, 2017
‘Dirt boyz’ lay foundation for air power

It’s a common, definitely overused saying, but I’m going to say it: the Air Force is a machine, and every unit is a cog. When one fails, the rest struggle to keep the machine running. Every unit is important to the mission. At an Air Force Special Operations Command base, this rings especially true.
Aug. 25, 2017
Media reporters get taste of Air Commando life

Blessing Woksman, KAMR Local 4 News media reporter, sets up for an interview with Senior Airman Jillian Moorman, 27th Special Operations Support Squadron air traffic controller, at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., Aug. 21, 2017. Woksman set up the interview to learn more about what air traffic control
Aug. 8, 2017
Planting seeds of whole Airman concept with community garden

Air Commandos around Cannon have begun growing a community garden on base.
July 20, 2017
Clovis HS athletes take on Cannon spec ops’ workout regimen

Student athletes from Clovis High School gained insight into air commando culture after touring through Cannon July 19, 2017.
July 6, 2017
Cannon leaders continue ‘fini flight’ tradition

The final day of work comes upon everyone. Some people take a long lunch with coworkers to hand out gifts and going away mementos. Others choose to quietly go out as they either prepare for retirement or moving on to their next job.
May 18, 2017
Pilot receives distinguished honors

Maj. William Mendel, 20th Special Operations Squadron pilot, received the Distinguished Flying Cross on May 15 at Cannon Air Force Base for heroic actions displayed as his aircraft came under heavy and effective gunfire from ground forces while attempting to evacuate American citizens from a