Web survey to enhance, improve Cannon military family housing

Courtesy of Cannon Housing Office

With the recent announcement that Cannon will be the home of the 16th Special Operations Wing, preparations to house the influx of Airman has begun.

The Cannon housing privatization project was almost a done deal last year when the base was put on the Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) list, said Michael Poston, 27th Civil Engineer Squadron. The BRAC announcement put the privatization project on hold until the outcome was certain for the base.

With the recent 16th SOW bed down announcement, the privatization project is now on a fast track and the housing office is in need of help to make sure the project is a success.

Cannon and Air Force Special Operations Command housing officers, along with a contractor (Science Applications International Corporation) are developing the first product necessary to award a privatization contract.

A Housing Requirements and Market Analysis (HRMA) must be performed to help determine future housing needs, said Mr. Poston. Information from the current housing residents will be necessary to help in the development of the HRMA. A web-based HRMA survey has proven effective to collect necessary data for the project. Mr. Poston added that the questions asked in this survey are simple and straightforward and help determine housing characteristics and availability in the local area.

In the near future, Col. Scott West, 27th Fighter Wing commander, will be sending out an invitation to all Cannon servicemembers to complete this web-based survey.

All Airmen are highly encouraged to complete this on-line survey, whether they are accompanied or unaccompanied, live in base housing or in the dorms, or live downtown.

The survey is short and will be anonymous. The goal of the Cannon housing office is 100 percent participation and they need the help of Cannon.

They are asking that all servicemembers please do their part to enhance and improve Cannon military family housing by taking a few minutes to complete the survey.

For answers to any questions or for more information, please contact Donna Hester at 784-7532 or e-mail her at [email protected].