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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.
April 23, 2026
Wings Over Cannon Air Show tickets available

Cannon Air Force Base will open its gates to the public on June 6, 2026, for a commemorative air show themed “Normandy to Now.” This event honors the legacy of the D-Day landings while showcasing the evolution of American’s unconventional airpower from WWII to today.
April 16, 2026
Steadfast Fitness Ambassador Program launches, expands IRON reach at Cannon

The Steadfast Fitness Ambassador Program launched April 6, 2026, expanding the reach of the Integrated Resilience Optimization Network across the installation.
March 27, 2026
Army & Air Force Exchange Service Delivers Essential Support During Deployment

The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is dedicated to bringing critical Quality-of-Life support and the best tastes of home to deployed service members.
March 2, 2026
Cannon AFB completes AFFF and rinsate removal

The Department of the Air Force has removed and disposed of all aqueous film forming foam, or AFFF, containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, previously used in fire-fighting equipment, here, Jan. 12.
Feb. 19, 2026
Base Community Council highlights water security initiatives and new community medical resources

The Steadfast Line welcomed community partners, representatives from the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Infrastructure, Energy and Environment (SAF/IEE), and officials from the United States Geological Survey (USGS) to the Base Community Council on Feb. 6, 2026, to