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At Your Service is published by Cannon Air Force Base 27th Special Operations Force Support Squadron Marketing Department (27 SOFSS/FSK). This monthly publication is designed to inform the public of special events occurring at Cannon Air Force Base. The opinions expressed herein are not necessarily those of Cannon Air Force Base, USAF or DoD. All program dates, times and prices printed in this publication are subject to cancellation or change without prior notice. No Federal endorsement of sponsors or advertisers intended. CONTENTS AT YOUR SERVICE | SEPTEMBER 2022PAGE Wing Leadership 27 SOW COMMANDER Col Terence Taylor 27 SOMSG COMMANDER Col Barry Roche 27 SOFSS COMMANDER Lt Col Sara Gurian Marketing Team 27 SOFSS MARKETING DIRECTOR Ms. Joelle Reed COMMERCIAL COORDINATORSPONSORSHIP Ms. Courtney Thatcher-Matos PUBLICITY SPECIALIST Ms. AnnaMarie Walter MARKETING ASSISTANT Vacant At Your Service 110 Alison Ave, Suite 2028 Cannon Air Force Base, NM 88103 Office: (575) 784-6623 #livingthecannonlifeCannonwww.cannonforce.comCommandos SPORTS FANS UNITE! Come kick it at the Landing Zone sporting your favorite team at this months sports themed First Friday! ALBUQUERQUE BALLOON FIESTA Win tickets through ITT. YOUTH LEAGUE At Cannon Lanes! Get the kids started in their own bowling league! FOOD Monthly food specials from the Tailgate Sports Lounge, Cannon Lanes, Landing Zone and Chip Shot Dining Room. CANNON SPOTLIGHT Highlighting the squadrons & members of Cannon. AN EVENING UNDER THE STARS Tickets on sale now! Don't miss out on this enchanting fatherdaughter gala!
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Every Mon & Thurs 1 PM - 2 PM Mandatory for every military member returning from a deployment. Feel like you can’t make a course at the posted hours? The Military & Family Readiness Center also offers later evening hours for many of their courses by appointment. Set a time that works for you! 331 D.L. 575-784-4228
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Sept 23, 10 AM - 2 PM Childbirth and breastfeeding class that discusses the following: Stages & Phases of Labor, Birth Plan Prep, Labor and Pushing Positions, Psychology of Breastfeeding Positions, Common Nursing Problems and much more! Bundles for Babies
Sept 7, & 21, 8 AM - 10 AM Mandatory for all members separating from active duty service. Must Register!
Reintegration Briefing
Pre-Deployment Briefing
Commando Newcomers
Sept 20, 7:45 AM Landing Zone military personnel. Spouses and civil service personnel are welcome. All personnel must sign up through the CRC Welcome Center in Bldg 600, 575-784-2700.
Pre-Separation Briefing
Love, Labor and Lactation
Ingram Ave
Sept 13 + 27, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Base Chapel Rooms 1+2 For ages 0-5 years old to play and socialize. Activity time, story time and a light snack are part of the fun.
Sept 8 - 9, 8 AM - 4 PM Learn how to start and grow a successful small business. Presented by the Veteran’s Business Outreach Center and the Small Business Center at Clovis Community College. Open to all base personnel.
Veterans Affairs Claims Brief Sept 12, 3 PM - 5 PM Veterans Affairs, Albuquerque Regional will be at Cannon AFB to accept your VA disability claims. This is your opportunity to submit a disability claim based on your military medical records, Transition Workshop (TAP)
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Every Mon 9 AM - 10 AM Mandatory for every military member Spouses are encouraged to attend.
Sept 15 - 16 or 29 - 30, 8 AM - 4 PM Transition workshop conducted by the is employment based to include resume building, job searching, interview skills, salary negotiations and dressing for the job you want. Attire for the workshop is business casual. Career Consultations Mon, Tues, One-on-OneWedAppointments
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Sept 23, 1 PM - 4 PM raising a child and other parenting information. Must be at least 12 weeks pregnant. $50 BX gift card with participation. Presentation will be in person or Zoom.
Sept 12 - 14 or 26 - 28, 8 AM4:30 PM Three-day program that prepares military members and families for their transition to civilian life, education, training and employment. Job search, duty location the entire workshop.
Individual appointments are available for military spouses needing help determining their education and career goals. Ditch the Dorms Sept 6, 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM vacating the dorms discussing costs & expectations. Limited seating. FDS Officer Sept 13, 1 PM to 4 PM within 90 days of arrival. Focus on money management for you and those you supervise.
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Plan My Stateside/OverseasMove: Sept 21, 1 PM - 3 PM Experts from TMO, Housing, Lodging, Claims, Finance, EFMP and the M&FRC brief entitlements to military members and spouses to make your PCS as smooth as possible. Clovis Bus Tour Sept 28, 8:15 AM - 1:30 PM Come tour Clovis with local residents! Visit a local dairy, Clovis Community College, Norman & Vi Petty Rock’n Roll museum and more. Lunch is included. Open to the Cannon Community.
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Giggles & Wiggles Sept 16, 10 AM Join us for an hour of unstructured free play complete with bubbles, Kids Drop-In Craft Sept 17, 9 AM - 1 PM to take home with you. While supplies last.
Nerf Wars in the Shelves Sept 20, 5 PM skills during our friendly search and rescue game. Nerf guns provided. Build a Buddy Sept 24, 11 AM Book Swap Sept 27, 5 PM Bring your gently used books and exchange them for tickets to redeem not bring materials with tears, stains, damage to spines, etc. or that are warped, colored in, or puzzle books.
Online Resource - Kanopy from. Access from anywhere, anytime, with any device.
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Exploratorium - Electrolysis & Electroplating Sept 29, 1 PM metals in this science project. Recommended for elementary and middle school grades.
Story Time (Ages 0-6)
Banned Books Week - Books Unite Us. Censorship Divides Us. Sept 18-24 to view our banned books display and get your mugshot taken reading your favorite banned book.
3D Printing Class Available by Appointment
Online Resource - Scholastic Teachables plans, reading passages, games and puzzles, clip art, bulletin board ideas, teacher supports and skills sheets to support your instruction.
Sept 7 + 14 + 21 + 28, 10 AM Build your child’s literacy and social skills at the library Star Party Sept 10, 8 PM You are invited to a VIP star party with the Clovis Astronomy Club. Once the sun sets, we’ll bring out the telescopes to view the stars and other celestial celebrities.
Exploratorium - DNA Extraction Sept 15, 1 PM Have you ever wondered how scientists extract DNA from an organism? In this exploration, you’ll make your own DNA extraction kit from household chemicals and use it to separate DNA from strawberries. Recommended for elementary and middle school grades.
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Plant & Seed Swap Sept 13, 5 PM Bring your extra starters, houseplants, bulbs, seeds and saplings and go containers and labeled to include best growing conditions.
WORLD SEPTDAYWIDEofPLAY24,12PM 102 Eagle Claw Blvd(575)784-6833 Teen Takeover Sept 2, 7:30 PM Teens! Come hang out at the Youth Center and enjoy various activites and snacks with friends! Available for ages 13-18. Youth Night Out Sept 17, 5 PM Youth members! Come enjoy a late night with friends, games and entertainment. Members can bring a friend but must pick up a registration form. Available for ages 9-18. uunn80s0Awesome 8AwAwweess m eso 80’sssssRRunRuRuno Re ’Awesome 80’s Run Join the Youth Center at the Fitness Center Track at 11 AM for their 4th annual Americas Kid Run! The theme is Awesome 80’s so come dressed up in your best and also be available. Register by Sept 30. GET WITH THEFAMILYPROGRAMCHILDCAREISGIVINGYOU THE OPPORTUNITY TO START A CAREER THAT TRAVELS WITH YOU. THROUGH THE FCC YOU’LL GET THE LICENSING AND TRAINING YOU NEED TO OPERATE YOUR OWN BUSINESS CARING FOR CHILDREN AT YOUR HOME. MORE INFORMATION CAN BE PICKED UP FROM VALDA CAMPBELL, AT THE CANNON CDC (BLDG. 1435) OR BY CALLING (575)784-2704. START A CAREER THAT TRAVELS WITH YOU. BECOME A CHILD CARE PROFESSIONAL! America’s Kid Run 2022 World Wide Day of Play is a day where we set down the phone, step away from the computer and turn Center will be hosting board games, gym games, pool, air hockey and so much more! Open to all on base, ages 5-18. Coming October 1 Visit CannonForce.com | SEPTEMBER 2022 7 FAMILY
Cannon Lanes S epT18 , 11AM -6PM Air Force 75th Birthday Come celebrate the Air Force’s 75th birthday with$1 games of bowling! (Max 3 games, shoe rental not included) Cannon Lanes - FALL&BOWLINGSPICYBEEREnjoy deliciously spicy korean style chicken wings and beer while you bowl withfriends!your FRIDAYS 4 PM - 9 PM For the Family YOUTH BOWLING LEAGUE Saturdays 11 AM - 1 PM Get the kids started in a league of their own! Available for ages 6 -18. FUN FAMILY BOWLING Saturdays 11 AM - 4 PM Kids 12 and under bowl free when accompanied by a parent paying full price. Limit 4 children per family. Shoe rental not included. on Sept 8! Sign up at the Cannon Lanes front desk! HOLLER FOR A DOLLAR Saturday Nights, 4 PM - 9 PM Only $1 per round of bowling! (Shoe rental not included) EAT & Wed-FriROLLfrom 10:30 AM - 2 PM Spend $6.99 at the snack bar and receive $1 games of bowling! (Max of 3 games, shoe rental not included) Great Deals! 105 Albright Ave(575)784-2280 At Your Service | SEPTEMBER 2022 | #LivingTheCannonLife10 MORE FUN AT CANNON
Auto Skills317NChindit Blvd (575)-784-2170 Community Center Sept10 FREE CAR CARE CLASS | 12 PM - 2 PM Free Motorcycle Stall 108 Cunningham Ave(575)784-6381 NO SATURDAYSLEEP Sept 17, 9 PM THEATRE CLUB Every Wednesday Knights of the Square Table Thur 6 PM & Sat 4 PM Did you know the Community Center is open SEVEN DAYS A WEEK? Monday - Thursday: 10 AM - 10 PM Friday: 10 AM - 3 AM Saturday: 12 PM - 3 AM Sunday: 2 PM - 7 PM EveryL.E.A.D.E.RWednesday 12pm Visit CannonForce.com | SEPTEMBER 2022 11 MORE FUN AT CANNON
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AUGUST August had some great turnout to events!, Here's some Highlights! First Friday Visit CannonForce.com | SEPTEMBER 2022 17
Q: To fight the stereotype, are firefighters as good at starting fires as they are at putting them out?
Q: September is a memorable month for the United States. Last year for the 9/11 memorial, Cannon AFB firefighters climbed the ATC Tower stairs as a way of remembering those who lost their lives. Is this something the fire department is thinking about doing again this year?
A: The challenges are definitely learning new things while on the go. Because depending on what the mission might be for the Air Force at the time, we’re trying to balance that with doing firefighting training.
A: We have sectors where each fire station is responsible for that we kind of overlap. We help out with the city a lot. So it can be pretty far.
Q: You’re not an operational firefighter right now but you have been in the past?
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A: I know there’s always this joke, “Oh yeah, firefighters are pyromaniacs, right?” The short answer to that is we’re better at putting them out. Because we’ll be trying to start fires for our training fires and it will take forever.
A: There’s documentation for afterwards for every single event that we have. Something as small as an alarm activation to something as big as a large-scale fire. I think there is a lot of paperwork but I don’t feel like it is because it’s just normal business for me.
A: Yes. We’re doing the same thing. We have a board with the names of the 343 firefighters who died and we’ll be bringing them up the stairs as a symbolic remembrance of the people who lost their lives that day. We’ll be doing a ceremony here at the fire station [on base], it’s going to start at 6:43am which is, when you take account for the time difference, the exact same time the first aircraft hit the World Trade Center. After the ceremony we’ll be starting the climb.
A: The strangest call that I’ve had, to this day, is actually one from when I was deployed. We got a call for someone who was trapped in the razor wire. The first thing that came through my mind was, “Okay. They’re trapped. They might be bleeding.” So, we went there assuming it was going to be medical. And we got there and it was a local national and they were completely naked on the barbed wire, with no cuts. Just sitting there like a hawk. Not moving. It was kind of scary. It was like a 12-foot fence and there’s like a small teenager almost a child. Like, 1) how did they get on the fence, and 2) how are they not injured by climbing all over this barbed wire stuff? It was just a mystery on how they even got up there. But that was pretty weird.
A: We technically have three stations. But for this station we typically have, for operational firefighters, somewhere between 8-12 people and they’re manning 3-4 vehicles. Overall, on a good day, we typically have 21 firefighters on duty.
Q: With there being only one station on base proper, how big is your crew?
Q: How big is your response range/coverage area?
A: I loved the fact that it was like a ‘Jack of all trades’ kind of job. There’s a lot of things we have to know how to do and be proficient at. It’d be hard to be a master at everything. Classic “Jack of all trades, master of none’ kind of thing. Aircraft firefighting, that’s our primary mission, but that changes depending on the base you go to. You’ll have to relearn aircraft or it might be something you’ve never even seen because you’ve only been at one or two bases. But to me that’s what makes it fun.
Q: How long have you been at Cannon AFB? A: This month will be my two-year mark.
Q: Are there less emergencies since you have these kinds of programs?
Q: What are some highlight moments for you?
Q: Do you run drills/exercises? If so, how often? A: All the time. Training is probably the most important thing for us to do as operations because we have to stay sharp so when it’s time to do the real deal, we’re ready.
21 years ago, a tragic event that shaped the United States happened in the heart of New York City. September 11th is a day marked in the country’s history that many today still remember and one that kids are learning about in school books. At Cannon AFB, it’s a day remembered by the fire department and its members with a special tribute that they have planned for this year. Here is an interview with the coordinator of events for the memorial as well as an insight to a military firefighter’s job.
Q: Is there a lot of paperwork involved with calls?
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A: I can’t speak for the specific details but I know the fire prevention side of the house for Air Force helps us have less incidents.
Q: What are the hours that you work as a firefighter? A: We work ‘forty-eights’. What that entails is that we show up to work at 7am and then we don’t get off for two days. That doesn’t mean we stay up 48 hours. That’s always a misconception that people have. We have dormitory facilities here. We basically live here.
A: It’s supposed to represent the same number of floors [110 floors] at the World Trade Center that the firefighters who lost their lives ended up climbing. It’s supposed to be us literally following in their footsteps. Elson Gerard J. Valencia
A: The highlights of my career that I remember are big incidents, big fires that don’t happen day-to-day. Of course, it’s terrible if it’s somebody’s house that’s on fire, but for us we’re happy to do our job.
Q: What made you want to pursue this career field?
Q: What’s the wildest/strangest call you’ve been on?
A: Yes. I’ve been a firefighter for twelve years and at least nine of it has been an operational firefighter on the floor.
Q: What does the climb involve?
Q: Have there been any challenges that you’ve faced and overcome?
Q: What is the fire station’s role on the base?
A: We specialize of course in firefighting and stuff like that and emergency management type of actions but we actually do fire prevention activities such as education and facility inspection.
Q: What are some of the activities you have here at the facility and which ones are your favorite?
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Q: What do you see that’s different from the time you first started and today? How has that journey been?
A: No, it’s actually open to everybody. We had some other first responders such as the medics and Security Forces, in their full gear taking it [the names] up.
A: We run Boys and Girls Club curriculum and we run 4-H curriculum. We do cooking club, photography, art, STEM, fitness and recreation. And anything else that the children might come up with that they are interested in. What we try to do is, not only run things that are mandatory for us to do by the Air Force, we also try to facilitate activities that the children want to do.
Q: Is there anything that makes this job difficult?
Q: Are you wanting strictly firefighters to attend this or would you prefer others to attend as well?
A: Not to me. I think because I love what I do. When you love what you do, I don’t think it s hard.
Q: What made you want to pursue childcare?
A: I just love kids. I always have. Just being here for them, especially being that we’re a military base, our children go through a lot of different things whether it’s deployments, moving a lot and things like that.
A: I think a big highlight for me is watching that kid that comes in that’s kind of quiet and to themselves, that doesn’t really know anybody, doesn’t have any friends and then in a couple months’ time you see a whole different kid. That kid’s wanting to lead and activity or giving you suggestions.
A: A lot of times parents or teachers or childcare providers can get frustrated with children. Have patience. Have understanding. You don’t realize how much of an impact you have on that child’s life. So just staying positive, teaching children, “Shoot for the stars, don’t let anybody tell you that you can’t do something, never give up.”
Q: What’s the role of the Youth Center for the Children on base or those who are enrolled?
A: I don’t think that it’s much different from when I first started until now. I think things in our lifetime have changed. Like, going through a pandemic. Just going through something like that and keeping the doors open and keeping smiles on people’s faces. Like, “It’s going to be okay. We’re going to get through it.”
Q: Do you have any words of advice you would like to share?
Q: Do you have any last words or comments?
A: Still working with kids. Still going out there on the basketball court and shooting around with them and shooting pool and playing video games. I’m never growing up. And also, at some point, coaching again. Basketball.
Q: Do you have any last comments?
A: I feel like it’s our duty, not as just firefighters but since we’re military members, 9/11 means a lot to us. So, for us to continue this tradition, it’s and honor that we choose to do. Especially now with it being the 21st anniversary of it, there’s people joining [the military] now that were just born or were born after the event, and it’s something that they’ve learned about in books. So, it’s really on us, like my generation of the military to continue the traditions so they know, you know, why we do it and to, as we said ‘never forget’, the people who lost their lives that day. I’m happy to be able to run the event and I hope that a lot of people show up and pay their respects.
A: Only a few people know the Youth Center. Everyone knows School Age. And they don’t understand that we continue that program [School Age] into this program [Youth Center]. They’re different programs but this program [Youth Center] is geared for the older children.
Q: Even if retirement is not something you’re thinking about, where do you see yourself in the future?
A: Here at the Youth Center, which is our Open Recreation program as well as our teen program we take children ages 9-18.
Q: How long have you worked here [at the Youth Center]? A: 18 years.
Q: What age range do you cater to?
Q: What is a highlight of this job that you could share for someone who is considering childcare as a career?
Childcare is a career that requires passion and understanding. One person here on base has dedicated close to two decades of her life to this passion. Here is a short interview with her to know more about her job and the program!
Q: Being a part of the facility for as long as you have, do still see or talk to any of the kids that have ‘graduated’ the program? A: Actually it’s funny that you ask me that. I had a young man come in to my program yesterday or the day before yesterday that him and his brother came through the program and now he is stationed here. So a lot of times, like either we’ll have youth come back and say hello because they’re in town with their families or they’re stationed here, end up working here and then we’ll see them in that aspect.
A: Our main role is to give them a fun, safe place to come after school. Somewhere that, you know, they can feel that it’s theirs. I always like to say that it’s not ours, this is for them.
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DIRECTORY HOURS OF OPERATION MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. M&FRC, MPF, FITNESS AND PECOS DINING FACILITY ARE CLOSED ON ALL 27 SOW TRAINING DAYS, & THE FIRST FRIDAY OF EVERY MONTH. COMMISSARY * 784-4331 Tue-Fri .........................................9 AM - 7 PM Sat ...............................................9 AM - 6 PM Sun .............................................10 AM - 5 PM AAFES * EXCHANGE • 575-784-3700 Mon-Sat......................................9 AM - 6 PM Sun .............................................10 AM - 5 PM * BARBER SHOP • 784-9986 Mon-Sat......................................9 AM - 6 PM Sun .............................................10 AM - 4 PM * EXPRESS • 784-5766 Mon-Sun ...................................6 AM - 10 PM * MILITARY CLOTHING • 784-6630 Mon-Sat..........................9:30 AM - 5:30 PM * LAUNDRY/DRY CLEANERS • 545-3764 Mon-Fri .......................................9 AM - 5 PM * STARBUCKS • 784-8069 Mon-Fri .......................................6 AM - 6 PM Sat ...............................................8 AM - 6 PM * SUBWAY • 784-5778 Mon-Sat.................................7:30 AM - 9 PM Sat ..........................................7:30 AM - 9 PM Sun .............................................10 AM - 7 PM * DOMINO’S PIZZA • 784-3033 Sun-Sat...............................10 AM - Midnight Sun-ThuDelivery .......................................till Midnight Fri-Sat ...................................................till 1 AM * BURGER KING • 784-3878 DINING ROOM Mon-Fri ..................................6:30 AM - 7 PM Sat ...............................................11 AM - 5 PM Drive-thru closes at 7 p.m. on Monday thru Friday and 5 p.m. on Saturday. * VISTA OPTICAL • 904-1001 Mon-Fri ......................................10 AM - 5 PM Saturday ...................................10 AM - 4 PM AIRMAN’S ATTIC * 202 Eagle Claw Blvd • 784-0660 Tue & Wed ................................10 AM - 2 PM THRIFT SHOP * 202 Eagle Claw Blvd • 784-7878 Tue & Wed ................................10 AM - 2 PM Thu ..............................................11 AM - 5 PM POPEYES * 784-9263 Mon-Sat.....................................10 AM - 9 PM Sun .............................................10 AM - 7 PM OFFICIAL MAIL CENTER * 502 S. Aderholt Lp, Bldg 2320 • 784-4917 Mon-Fri ............................7:30 AM - 4:30 PM WEBSITES www.cannon.af.milwww.cannonforce.com AERO CLUB * Hangar 119 • 904-4588 Mon-Fri ..................................7:30 AM - 3 PM Walk-ins.....................................10 AM - 2 PM Closed Holidays, Safety Days, and Training Days. MILITARY & FAMILY READINESS CENTER * 331 DL Ingram Ave • 784-4228 Mon-Fri ............................7:30 AM - 4:30 PM CLOSED .......................11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Late Night Hours: By Appointment Only Closed Holidays, Safety Days, and Training Days AUTO SKILLS CENTER * 317 N Chindit Blvd • 784-2170 Tue-Sat ......................................10 PM - 6 PM BASE THEATER * 101 Albright Ave • 784-0299 Fri ...............................................................7 PM Sat & Sun ...................................3 PM & 7 PM Wed ............................................................1 PM Theater Reservations call 784-6381 CANNON LANES * 105 Albright Ave • 784-2280 Mon .......................................................Closed Tue, Wed, Fri ......................10:30 AM - 2 PM Thu .......................................10:30 AM - 9 PM Sat .............................................12 PM - 9 PM Sun .....................................Reservation Only CANNON LIBRARY * 107 Albright Ave • 784-2786 Mon .......................................................Closed Tue-Thu .......................................9 AM - 7 PM Fri-Sat ..........................................9 AM - 3 PM CAPROCK INN * 311 Eagle Claw Blvd • 784-2918 Open 24-hours, 7 days a week CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER * 335 DL Ingram Ave • 784-2704 * 101 James Boatwright • 784-6259 Mon-Fri .......................................6 AM - 6 PM CIVILIAN PERSONNEL * 110 Alison Ave, Ste 2038 • 784-4848 Mon-Fri ........................................7 AM - 4 PM COMMANDO FITNESS & AQUATIC CENTER * 208 Kermit Evans Rd • 904-6645/46 Unmanned CAC access ONLY Pool Hours (Mon, Wed & Fri) 5:00 AM - 8:00 AM COMMUNITY CENTER * 108 Cunningham Ave • 784-6381 Mon-Thu .................................10 AM - 10 PM Fri ................................................10 AM - 3 AM Sat ...............................................Noon - 3 AM Sun ...............................................2 PM - 7 PM Closed Holidays. EDUCATION CENTER * 110 Alison Ave, Ste 2090 • 784-4184 Mon-Fri ............................7:30 AM - 4:30 PM FAMILY CHILD CARE * 101 James Boatwright • 784-6258 Mon-Fri .......................................8 AM - 5 PM FITNESS & SPORTS CENTER * 400 Air Commando Way • 784-2466 Mon-Fri ........................................7 AM - 5 PM Unmanned CAC Access After Hours HIGH PLAINS CAFÉ * 100 S Dagger Rd • 904-3139 BREAKFAST Mon-Fri .................................5:30 AM - 9 AM LUNCH Mon-Fri ........................................11 AM - 1 PM DINNER Mon-Fri ..................................5 PM - 6:30 PM MIDNIGHT MEAL Sun-Thu ...............................10:30 PM - 1 AM HONOR GUARD * Hangar 119, Bay 4 • 784-6996 Mon-Fri ..................................8 AM - 4:30 PM HUMAN RESOURCES (NAF) * 110 Alison Ave, Ste 2038 • 784-2622 Mon-Fri ........................................7 AM - 4 PM INFORMATION, TICKETS & TRAVEL * 110 Alison Ave, Ste 2080 • 784-1275 Mon-Fri .......................................9 AM - 5 PM CLOSED 12 PM - 1 PM for Lunch LANDING ZONE * 211 Levitow Ave • 784-2853 BARBER SHOP 784-4831 Mon-Tue .....................................9 AM - 2 PM Wed-Thu .....................................9 AM - 4 PM Hours are flexible, call for an appointment and please leave contact information. BUSINESS HOURS AND CATERING Mon-Tue ......................................8 AM - 2 PM Wed-Fri ..................................8 AM - 4:30 PM Catering by appointment only DAGGER ALLEY Fri ..................................................5 PM - 9 PM MARKETING OFFICE * 110 Alison Ave, Ste 2028 • 784-6623 Mon-Fri ........................................8 AM - 4 PM MILITARY PERSONNEL FLIGHT (MPF) * 110 Alison Ave, Ste 2027 • 784-4933 Appointments Only Mon, Tue, Thu & Fri .................8 AM - 3 PM Walk-Ins Wednesday ................................8 AM - 3 PM Closed Holidays, Safety Days, and Training Days Limited service during Wing Exercises, contact your 1st sgt for emergencies. OUTDOOR RECREATION * 110 W St • 784-2795 Mon-Fri .......................................9 AM - 5 PM PECOS TRAIL DINING FACILITY * 203 Air Commando Way • 784-2420 BREAKFAST Mon-Fri .......................................6 AM - 9 AM Sat & Sun .............................7:30 AM - 9 AM LUNCH Mon-Sun ........................10:30 AM - 1:30 PM DINNER Mon-Fri ............................4:30 PM - 6:30 PM Sat & Sun ..............................4:30 PM - 6 PM *Boxed meals prepared for pick up during hours listed above provided a minimum 2 hour advance notice is given. GRAB ‘N GO Pre-made Grab ‘N Go meals are available all day during and between business hours RESOURCE MANAGEMENT * 110 Alison Ave, Ste 2050 • 784-7006 Mon-Fri ........................................7 AM - 4 PM CENTRAL CASHIER Mon-Fri .......................................8 AM - 11 AM PRIVATE ORGANIZATIONS Mon-Fri ........................................7 AM - 4 PM SCHOOL AGE CARE FACILITY * 333 DL Ingram • 784-2747 Mon-Fri..........................................6 AM - 7:30 AM Mon-Fri.................................................3 PM - 6 PM TAILGATE SPORTS LOUNGE * 108 Cunningham Ave • 784-2448 Lunch ...................................10:30 AM - 2 PM Dinner ..........................................4 PM - 8 PM Bar ................................................Th-Sat 5 PM Closed Wed & Thu. WHISPERING WINDS GOLF * 105 Olds Dr • 784-2800 PRO SHOP Mon-Sat.......................................9 AM - 4 PM Sun ...............................................8 AM - 4 PM CHIP SHOT DINING ROOM 784-2312 Mon-SatBREAKFAST...............................7 AM - 10:00 AM Sun & Holidays ..................................Closed Mon-SatLUNCH................................10:30 AM - 1 PM YOUTH CENTER * 102 Eagle Claw Blvd • 784-6833 Mon-Fri ........................................3 PM - 7 PM Non-School Days ...................12 PM - 6 PM FACEBOOK Find us! - 27th Special Operations Wing, CAFB, NM - Cannon Commandos - CannonAFBAeroClub - Cannon AFB Library - Cannon Air Force Base A&FRC - Cannon ITT - Cannon Lanes - Cannon Outdoor Recreation - Cannon Youth Programs - Caprock Inn - Whispering Winds Golf Course FREE WIFI - Cannon Library - Cannon Aero Club - DZ Community Center - Auto Skills Center - DZ Tailgate Sports Lounge - Whispering Winds Golf Course - Landing Zone Dagger Alley - Cannon Lanes - Pecos Trail Dining Facility - Caprock Inn - Fitness Center - CFAC At Your Service | SEPTEMBER 2022 | #LivingTheCannonLife22
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