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16th SOS Cannon transfer official

By Kevin Wilson: CNJ staff writer

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The “game changers” officially belong to Cannon Air Force Base. Flanked by two of the AC-130H Spectre gunships it flies and maintains, the 16th Special Operations Squadron transferred its flag Friday from Hurlburt Air Field in Florida to... Full story

Cannon spouse launches business

By Eric Butler: Freedom New Mexico

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When Lisa Thalleen relocated to Cannon Air Force Base last November, she found that the cities of Clovis and Portales didn’t quite have every amenity she had come to expect from living in places like Oklahoma City, near Los Angeles, in Japan, in... Full story

Commander monitors professional pulse

By Argen Duncan: Freedom New Mexico

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Lt. Col. Jim Reineke keeps his finger of the professional pulse of the nurses and medical technicians at Cannon Air Force Base. For almost a year, Reineke has served as base chief nurse and handled executive oversight for education and training, as well... Full story

Growth plan highlights housing, mental health challenges

Freedom New Mexico

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Housing, mental health services, public transportation, future water availability and recreation are among items in the area that need improvement, according to a growth management plan released Monday. The Regional Growth Management Plan is aimed at... Full story

Survey: Majority of potential Cannon airmen have families

By Sharna Johnson: CNJ staff writer

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The majority of airmen who could call Cannon Air Force Base home in the future are married and have more than one child, and almost 30 percent plan to buy another home if they relocate to Cannon, according to a survey conducted to plan for a growing military... Full story

Cannon growth plan approved, implementation discussed

By Sharna Johnson: CNJ staff writer

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A plan for how the community should respond to potential growth at Cannon Air Force Base was approved Monday morning in a joint meeting of the Local Growth Management Organization and Local Growth Management Committee at city hall. Members also agreed... Full story

Military spouses seek residency benefits

By Kimberly Hefling: The Associated Press

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SPRINGFIELD, Va. — Don’t expect a rush order if you call Joanna Williamson’s jewelry business. She’s a military spouse, and it’s moving season. About 800,000 service members move each year — nearly half during the... Full story

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