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Cannon Air Force Base

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. 21, 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.
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.
Dec. 13, 2017
Cannon OSI agents, local police collaborate

Cannon Office of Special Investigation agents invited local police departments to Cannon, Dec. 8
Nov. 21, 2017
A Cannon group commander’s story of survival

The sound of tire treads rolling over a smooth driveway was the only sound that could be heard on the street Col. John Boudreaux lived when he and his wife, Susi, pulled up to it. Susi shoved the gear shift to “Park.” She couldn’t do it fast enough, and sat back in the seat for a moment. She
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.

CAFB deemed 'all clear'

CAFB conducting Active Shooter protocol

CAFB hosts first airshow since 2018

CMSAF JoAnne S. Bass visits Cannon AFB

CAFB partners with Clovis and Portales to address quality of life

Cannon Contractors to Establish Partnership with Local Community

Security Forces posting on Cannon AFB

Cannon aircraft transport from Melrose Air Force Range