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- Press release: Changes to Chavez West, Base entry
- Effective 15 Feb 12, visitor entry requirements for Chavez West housing will be identical to visitor entry requirements for Cannon main base. The policy for both locations is that visitors will either be escorted or sponsored by: an Active Duty, Gua... Full story
- Two new maintenance squadrons activated
- The 27th Special Operations Maintenance Group underwent significant changes during a squadron activation ceremony Jan. 24 at Cannon Air Force Base. The 27th Special Operations Component Maintenance Squadron and the 27th Special Operations Equipment M... Full story
- Cannon celebrating Black History Month
- The 2012 theme for Black History Month is “Black Women in American Culture and History". Black History Month is a Department of Defense-recognized special observance to honor the contributions and achievements of all Americans to the American c... Full story
- DoD awards Cannon contract
- A leading engineering and technical services company has received a $75 million contract to support intelligence at Cannon Air Force Base and Hurlburt Field, Fla., according to a Monday news release from GlobeNewswire. According to the news release,... Full story
- Dogs’ adoption becomes joint effort
- Two Cannon Air Force Base personnel members made the adoption of two furry companions their first priority upon coming home from deployment. Senior Airman Amber Coker said after her boyfriend, Senior Airman Darrin Miller, began searching the Website... Full story
- 27th SOW Social Media: Dependents crucial part of conversation
- Editor’s note: This feature is third in a series of social media related stories. Recent advances in social media have completely altered communication for today’s military families. Networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter enable t... Full story
- Diamond notes: What we do today affects us tomorrow
- Editor’s note: Diamond Notes is a monthly column from the 27th Special Operations Wing’s First Sergeants. The First Sergeant is a special leadership position held by senior non-commissioned officers. They report directly to the commander ... Full story
- Cannon construction
- As Cannon Air Force Base, continues to grow, various construction projects have been implemented to accommodate the base’s rapidly growing demands. The 27th Special Operations Civil Engineer Squadron and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers provided th... Full story
- BAH rates increase
- The Department of Defense’s Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) given to service members living off base increased in 2012 and officials at Cannon Air Force Base public affairs say allowances are expected to increase every year based on the housi... Full story
- Commentary: Band holds special meaning for couple
- A Cannon Air Force Base couple was able to reunite with one of their favorite music groups, and capture a photograph they had been chasing for seven years. Tech Sgt. Ed Caffrey and his wife Tyleen, had a backstage meeting with The Oak Ridge Boys pri... Full story
- Our towns: Farwell family-oriented community
- Along with many of the smaller communities in eastern New Mexico, bordering town, Farwell, Texas, is another town filled with kind, caring people, according to its residents. “I've been in the area most of my life,” said 39-year resident... Full story
- Daring raid frees hostages
- MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP — Held captive since last fall, an ailing American woman and a Danish man will soon be safely on their way home after a bold, dark-of-night rescue by U.S. Navy SEALs. The commandos slipped into a Somali encampment, sho... Full story
- Base preps for tax time
- For many, tax season can be one of the most overwhelming and dreaded times of the year. However, the Cannon Tax Office can help you complete your tax forms for free Tuesday through April 17. All active duty personnel, retirees, and eligible dependen... Full story
- Honor guard leads MLK Day festivities
- The Cannon Air Force Base Honor Guard led Portales residents Monday morning from Eastern New Mexico University to Portales’ Memorial Building, where they “celebrated the dream” with festivities in recognition of Dr. Martin Luther Ki... Full story
- Cannon airman experiences training flight firsthand
- My nerves started to get the best of me when I walked onto the flightline. The winds seem to amplify when you step onto that long stretch of concrete, forcing you to stand your ground. You immediately feel out of place in your Airman Battle Uniform w... Full story
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