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Facts about the city

Cannon Air Force Base is a United States Air Force Base, located approximately 7 miles (11 km) southwest of Clovis, New Mexico. It is under the jurisdiction of Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC). The population of the Cannon AFB CDP was 2,245 as of the 2010 census. The host unit at Cannon is the 27th Special Operations Wing (27 SOW), which activated on 1 October 2007, and is assigned to the Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC). The 27 SOW plans and executes specialized and contingency operations using advanced aircraft, tactics and air refueling techniques to infiltrate, exfiltrate and resupply special operations forces (SOF) and provide intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance and close air support in support of SOF operations.Cannon AFB was established in 1942 as Army Air Base, Clovis. The base was slated for closure as part of BRAC 2005, however this was rescinded after political pressure was applied by then Senator Pete Dominici and Governor Bill Richardson. The commander of the 27th Special Operations Wing is Colonel Tony D. Bauernfeind. The Command Chief Master Sergeant is Paul J Henderson II.A variety of special operations aircraft are stationed at Cannon, including the AC-130W Stinger II, AC-130H Spectre, MQ-1 Predator, MQ-9 Reaper, CV-22 Osprey and several versions of light and medium transport aviation aircraft. The AC-130W is assigned to the 73rd Special Operations Squadron, with all twelve becoming operational in 2010.

Cannon AFB Obituaries

It was reported by The News Tribune on December 27th, 2015 that Theodore Erwin "Ted" Walters perished in Tacoma, Washington.  Walters was 54 years old and was born in Cannon AFB, NM.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Theodore Erwin "Ted"'s life.

It was reported by Austin American Statesman on November 8th, 2011 that Margaret "Peggy" Lyle (Bunn) passed away in Round Rock, Texas.  Ms. Lyle was 52 years old and was born in Cannon AFB, NM.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Margaret "Peggy"'s life.

History

Cannon Air Force Base is a United States Air Force base located in Curry County, New Mexico County, New Mexico, near the city of Clovis, New Mexico It is named in honor of General John K. Cannon, former commander of Tactical Air Command, being dedicated on 8 June 1957.

The history of the base began in the late 1920s, when a civilian passenger facility, Portair Field, was established on the site. In the 1930s, Portair was renamed Clovis Municipal Airport. . .

The official website for the city of Cannon AFB is https://www.cannon.af.mil/.