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Cannon Air Force Base

CAFB hosts first airshow since 2018

CMSAF JoAnne S. Bass visits Cannon AFB

CAFB partners with Clovis and Portales to address quality of life

June 5, 2019
33rd SOS welcomes incoming commander

Col. Michael Jackson, 27th Special Operations Group commander, hands the 33rd Special Operations Squadron guideon to its new commander, Lt. Col. Timothy Rott, at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., June 5, 2019. Rott took command from Lt. Col. Roderic Butz, and will resume the squadron's mission of
April 9, 2019
9th SOS celebrates 75 years of air power

For years, the 9th Special Operations Squadron has supported Cannon’s mission to provide readiness in executing global special operations. Now, it’s time for Cannon to support the 9th as they celebrate 75 years of air power.
Feb. 28, 2019
Cannon provides CV-22 support for short-notice SECDEF and CJCS tasking

Feb. 23 2018, the 27th Special Operations Wing, in coordination with the 58th Special Operations Wing (Kirtland AFB, NM), executed a short notice tasking to support U.S. Acting Secretary of Defense Patrick M. Shanahan, Chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff, Marine Corps Gen. Joseph Dunford, the
Feb. 7, 2019
Cannon’s catalyst program to help Airmen develop best version of ‘self’

Mental and physical. Mind and muscle. Airmen need to be fit, throughout their will and body. The mission depends on them to solidify their 24/7 commitment to the Air Force.
June 5, 2018
Keeping planes in the air

Senior Airman Brandon Conover, 27th Special Operations Air Maintenance Squadron hydraulics systems technician, has been working at Cannon for over two years now. He loves the feeling of ownership over an aircraft, as he plays a vital role in ensuring his aircraft, a MC-130J Commando II, can fly.
May 25, 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.
March 8, 2018
Keeping Airmen fit to fight with health promotions

Airmen that work under Air Force Special Operations Command deploy often. They provide support to combat operations around the world. It’s a task as demanding as any other major command, asking a lot from the human body and mind to excel. For Airmen at Cannon, the fight to stay physically relevant
Feb. 5, 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.
Jan. 18, 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.
Oct. 18, 2017
Cannon Airmen reflect on convoy missions

During the height of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars, many Airmen were asked to fulfill roles that did not typically fit their daily job descriptions.