Cannon Air Force Base, Military aerodrome in Clovis, New Mexico, United States
The 27th Special Operations Wing at Cannon Air Force Base operates specialized aircraft including AC-130J Ghostrider and CV-22 Osprey across 3,789 acres of land.
The base originated in the late 1920s as Portair Field civilian facility before transforming into Clovis Army Air Field during World War II for bomber training.
The base received its current name in 1957 to honor General John K Cannon, who led the Tactical Air Command with distinction during his military career.
The Melrose Air Force Range, located 25 miles west of the base, provides 70,000 acres of training space for air-to-ground operations and combat exercises.
The 27th Bombardment Group members adapted to serve as infantry defenders on the Bataan Peninsula when aircraft shortages prevented their primary mission.
Location: New Mexico
Inception: 1943
Official opening: 1943
Operator: US Air Force
Website: http://cannon.af.mil
GPS coordinates: 34.38244,-103.32097
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:02
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