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Nov. 7, 2024
Cannon Spouses Club cuts ribbon to celebrate Thrift Shop redesign

The Cannon Thrift Shop celebrated the expansion and redesign of the shop with a ribbon cutting, here, Nov. 2. The Cannon Thrift Shop is managed and operated by the Cannon Spouses Club. The mission of the Cannon Spouses' Club is to increase the morale and welfare of Cannon AFB military spouses and
Nov. 5, 2024
Photo Story: 27th Special Operations Medical Group holds Influenza Vaccination Drive

The 27th Special Operations Medical Group provided the influenza vaccine to approximately 2,200 Airmen from the 27th Special Operations Wing, here, Oct. 30, 2024, simultaneously satisfying two readiness requirements: a Public Health Emergency/Point of Dispensing Exercise and a Cyber Continuity of
Oct. 28, 2024
Cannon Air Force Base one of four installations the Air Force awards with 2024 Air Force Community Partnership Awards

The awards honor installations who develop mutually beneficial partnerships with their local communities to improve quality of life for Airmen, Guardians and their families; enhance readiness; modernize services; provide efficiencies; expand capability; and strengthen community relations.
Oct. 7, 2024
Air Force awards soil sampling contract to support Cannon AFB rinsate release response

The Department of the Air Force has awarded a nearly $150,000 contract to sample soil below a fire training pond here for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, as part of an on-going response to a release of about 7,600 gallons of water containing the substances into the lined pond in
Sept. 4, 2024
Photo Story: 27th SOCES EOD participates in Medic Rodeo 2024

U.S. Air Force Explosive Ordnance Disposal technicians from the 27th Special Operations Civil Engineer Squadron conducted deployed training with Medic Rodeo 2024 teams at Melrose Air Force Range, New Mexico, Aug. 13, 2024. The EOD technicians provided expeditionary force protection for the medic
Sept. 4, 2024
Cannon AFB’s 9th SOS awarded 2023 best USAF air refueling crew

Two MC-130J Commando II crews assigned to the 9th Special Operations Squadron at Cannon Air Force Base were awarded the 2023 Brig. Gen. Ross G. Hoyt Award, here, for distinguished service during a presidentially-directed contingency operation.
Aug. 30, 2024
Cannon receiving DAF support for investigation regarding rinsate release

The Department of the Air Force is investigating the release of about 7,000 gallons of water containing per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or “PFAS,” into a lined retention pond at the fire training area, here, between July 9 and July 15. The DAF will update community members during the next PFAS
Aug. 29, 2024
Photo Story: Air Force Inspector General visits Cannon AFB

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Stephen Davis, Department of the Air Force Inspector General visits the Steadfast Line to discuss the capabilities of the 27th Special Operations Wing’s Mission Sustainment Team, Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico, July 30, 2024.
Aug. 21, 2024
Photo Story: Cannon AFB hosts Maj. Gen. Ryder

On Aug. 12-13, 2024, the 27th SOW hosted Maj. Gen. Jeannine M. Ryder to discuss obstacles to specialty medical care access for Cannon AFB and the surrounding community. Her time at Cannon coincided with the 15th annual Medic Rodeo.
Aug. 20, 2024
Cannon AFB hosts 15th annual Medic Rodeo

The 27th Special Operations Wing hosted the 15th annual Medic Rodeo at Cannon AFB, New Mexico, Aug. 12-15, 2024. 18 teams from across the Air Force traveled to Curry County for several days of challenging training scenarios intended to give them tactical combat casualty care (TCCC) training.