Serving Clovis, Portales and the Surrounding Communities
Cannon Connections file photo Airmen from the various groups in the 27th Special Operations Wing render a last salute to Col. Timothy Leahy at a change of command ceremony in May.
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 among many important events of the year: