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Program hopes to match volunteers with airmen to introduce them to community

By Clarence Plank: Freedom New Mexico

The Clovis/Curry County and the Roosevelt County chambers of commerce are teaming up with Cannon Air Force Base personnel to kick off a new program Friday — “Adopt An Air Commando.” Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce said the... Full story

Cannon power to be shut down for repairs

Electricity at Cannon Air Force base will shut down from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday for repairs to the power grid, according to a base news release. Non-mission essential personnel are ordered to stand by and not report for duty until directed by... Full story

Investigation: Drone crash caused by electrical device failure

CNJ staff

An accident investigation board has concluded the failure of an electrical control device caused the crash of an MQ-1 Predator unmanned drone from Cannon Air Force Base last year, according to the Air Force Times. Greg Allen of Cannon Public... Full story

Military feature: Base to expand child development centers

By Kevin Wilson: CNJ staff writer

Cannon Air Force Base is expecting a lot of families, and it’s expecting a lot of kids in tow. Base officials are hoping a pair of construction projects will provide enough to house more than 300 children between two facilities. Currently,... Full story

Press release: Bingaman says president's budget proposal invests in NM. military bases

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jeff Bingaman today said he believes President Obama’s budget proposal for next year makes the right investments in New Mexico’s military installations. The president today unveiled his 2011 budget, which... Full story

Cannon late-night dance open to personnel, surrounding community

By Argen Duncan: Freedom New Mexico

Building community and dancing all night — people age 21 and older can do both in tonight’s Late Nighter at The Landing at Cannon Air Force Base. The dance is open to Cannon personnel and the surrounding community. It includes free... Full story

Local builders say lot prices hurt affordability

By Jenna DeWitt: CNJ staff writer

Local builders say lot prices, material costs and taxes are some of the reasons their homes have to sell at prices higher than Cannon Air Force officials say new personnel can afford. Col. Steven Kimball say the typical military family considers a... Full story

Cannon airman remembers slain father

Freedom New Mexico

A Cannon airman led a jammed funeral service for his father earlier this week, slain in an East Oakland, Calif., robbery. Bounhom Manyvong, 59, was a security guard at an Auto Zone store. He was shot and killed Dec. 19. Tuesday, about 300 people... Full story

Year in review: Cannon sees growth, new commander

By Argen Duncan: Freedom New Mexico

Cannon Air Force Base saw a year of continued growth in 2009, with the arrival of a new commander, new squadrons, new aircraft and extensive construction and renovation. Personnel surpassed 4,000 and continues to grow. Here are three highlights... Full story

2010 BAH rates released

Freedom New Mexico: Argen Duncan and Jenna Zamie

The U.S. Department of Defense released the 2010 military Basic Allowance for Housing rates online Wednesday. Rates are different for each pay grade and base. At Cannon Air Force Base, most personnel are receiving an increase of less than 5... Full story

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