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Welcome to Cannon AFB

Home of the 27th Special Operations Wing, Cannon Air Force Base is named after General John Kenneth Cannon, a World War II Mediterranean combat commander and former chief of U. S. Air Forces in Europe.

The missions of the wing include infiltration, exfiltration and re-supply of special operations forces; air refueling of special operations rotary wing and tiltrotor aircraft; and precision fire support.

These capabilities support a variety of special operations missions.

Base News
Lending a helping hand - DVIDS
5/21/13 11:45 PM | Cannon Air Force Base - Google News
Dark clouds hang over air shows after budget cuts - Evansville Courier & Press
5/20/13 9:14 PM | Cannon Air Force Base - Google News
Maj. Gen. Pittard sees promising future for Fort Bliss - El Paso Times
5/19/13 6:11 AM | Cannon Air Force Base - Google News
Cannon, Clovis join forces to clean up Highway 60/84 - Cannon Connections
5/17/13 6:05 AM | Cannon Air Force Base - Google News
Is Robins Air Force Base Prepared for BRAC? - 13WMAZ
5/15/13 9:17 PM | Cannon Air Force Base - Google News
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Events
  • Food Bank of Eastern New Mexico Birthday 5K
    The Food Bank of Eastern New Mexico is marking its 30th year of continuous service with a 5K Fun Run and Walk. Area runners and walkers are invited to celebrate with the Food Bank during the race at 7 a. ...
    Sat, Jun 8, 2013 7:00 AM
    Clovis Nm, Clovis, NM
  • Peanut Valley Festival
    Peanut Valley Festival is an annual event held at Roosevelt County Fairgrounds. The festival attracts vendors from all over the state as well as some neighboring states. ...
    Sat, Oct 19, 2013 10:00 AM
    Roosevelt County Fairgrounds, Portales, NM
  • Roosevelt County Heritage Days
    The 29th annual Heritage Days features a parade, barrel racing, a fun run, geo caching, music and more at City Park and around Roosevelt County. 3,000 attendees expected. ...
    Sat, Jun 22, 2013 10:00 AM
    City Park, Portales, NM
  • Heritage Days
    The 29th annual Heritage Days features a parade, barrel racing, a fun run, geo caching, music and more at City Park and around Roosevelt County. 3,000 attendees expected. ...
    Fri, Jun 14, 2013 10:00 AM
    City Park, Portales, NM
  • Littlefield Centennial 5K Color Dash
    This is a 5K fun run/walk sponsored by Fortenberry Roofing Co. to celebrate the centennial anniversary of the City of Littlefield. All net proceeds will go to benefit "Homes for Heroes". ...
    Sat, Jul 6, 2013 7:00 AM
    City of Littlefield, Littlefield, TX
Asheville Brew Crawl
Sat, Jun 1, 2013 10:00 AM
All American Pub, Roswell, NM
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Base Talk
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Pilots! Separating and want to fly a corporate jet?

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FamCamp / Recreation Areas?

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Space A travel for Retirees

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GI Bill

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Beauty/Nail Salons -on base

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SpouseBuzz

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Spouse Career Center

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