News - Tag DOD

May 15, 2024
Cannon AFB, Melrose range, and surrounding community designated ‘Eastern New Mexico Sentinel Landscape’

A first for New Mexico -- Cannon Air Force Base, Melrose Air Force Range, and 2.4 million surrounding acres of land have been designated a sentinel landscape. The Eastern New Mexico Sentinel Landscape is one of five new landscapes designated by the Sentinel Landscapes Partnership -- a coalition
March 13, 2024
Unique AFCEC projects help installations stay mission ready

Several unique environmental resilience projects spearheaded by the Air Force Civil Engineer Center are helping installations maintain readiness as climate change uncertainties threaten to disrupt operations.
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.
Sept. 30, 2017
Celebrating 10 years of AFSOC at Cannon

Cannon’s Air Commandos are celebrating the 10th anniversary of the base being part of Air Force Special Operations Command by hosting multiple events on base Sept. 28 – 30, 2017.
Sept. 6, 2017
Military K-9 unit: capabilities forged by respect

The military working dog is always one rank higher than its handler.
Aug. 30, 2017
Cannon firefighters train on rescue operations

A firefighter enters a room during a training exercise of a building fire at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., Aug. 29, 2017. Firefighters train on this scenario once per year, searching through buildings filled with smoke, serving as an example of the many training events they complete to maintain
Aug. 25, 2017
Do it for the kids

With the return of the school year, many things around Cannon Air Force Base and Clovis, New Mexico, will be occurring for parents and their children. While this time of year may not seem to have significance to those families without children, the school year actually opens up many opportunities
Aug. 25, 2017
Media reporters get taste of Air Commando life

Emily Falkenberg, KLBK media reporter, collects footage for a story at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., Aug. 21, 2017. Falkenberg was brought to Cannon to document the base’s mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman First Class Vernon R. Walter III)
Aug. 24, 2017
27 SOMDG adjusts Primary Care Clinic Hours

Primary care hours at the 27th Special Operations Medical Group are expanding until 4:30 p.m. effective September 5, 2017.