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June 3, 2026
Wings Over Cannon 2026: Visitor Guide and Event Information – Updates!

Cannon Air Force Base will host Wings Over Cannon on June 6, 2026. The event will feature aerial demonstrations, static aircraft displays, STEM exhibits, food vendors, live music and family-friendly activities throughout the day.
May 27, 2026
MEDIA ADVISORY: Wings Over Cannon set to host media during Friday rehearsal

Local and regional media representatives are invited to attend the Wings Over Cannon rehearsal, here, June 5, 2026.
May 27, 2026
Four Airmen honored with Lance P. Sijan Leadership Award

The Air Force recognized four Airmen for their exceptional leadership qualities during the 2026 Lance P. Sijan Award ceremony at the Pentagon, presented by Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Ken Wilsbach.
May 21, 2026
Dedicated crew chief program returns to Cannon flightline

A maintenance squadron assigned to the 27th Special Operations Wing recently reinstated its Dedicated Crew Chief program, rebuilding a maintenance initiative designed to foster aircraft maintenance ownership, strengthen mentorship, and enhance mission readiness.
May 19, 2026
GBU-39B enters service with MQ-9 Reaper at Cannon

Air Force Special Operations Command’s MQ-9 Reaper fleet assigned to the 27th Special Operations Wing added the GBU-39B Small Diameter Bomb Weapon System to its operational arsenal in the spring of 2026.
May 18, 2026
27th Special Operations Wing will host Industry Day in Lubbock

The 27th Special Operations Wing will host its annual Industry Day on Friday, June 12 beginning at 8 a.m. in Lubbock, Texas.
May 18, 2026
First sergeants gather for Commando Diamond Rally

A group of 54 first sergeants from across Air Force Special Operations Command gathered the week of April 27 for the annual Commando Diamond Rally.
May 15, 2026
The Steadfast Line hosts MAFR Pronghorn Population Management Hunt program

The Cannon Air Force Base Range Management Office is partnering with the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish for the sixth consecutive year to host the Melrose Air Force Range (MAFR) Pronghorn Population Management Hunt Program. This unique initiative provides hunting opportunities for
May 12, 2026
NMED, DAF verbally agree to collaboration that advances PFAS cleanup at Cannon AFB

The New Mexico Environment Department and the Department of the Air Force announced a verbal agreement to establish a collaborative groundwater-sampling framework to support ongoing PFAS investigation and clean-up activities at Cannon Air Force Base in Curry County.
May 7, 2026
Commissaries no longer charging for single-use paper and plastic bags

As of May 6, commissaries will no longer charge for single-use paper or plastic bags.