Cannon Air Force Base
IATA: CVS - ICAO: KCVS
Summary
Airport type		Military
Operator		USAF
Elevation AMSL		4,295 ft (1,309.1 m)
Coordinates		34°22′58″N, 103°19′20″W
Runways
Direction	Length		Surface
	ft	m
04/22	10,000	3,048	Concrete
13/31	8,200	2,499	PEM

Cannon Air Force Base is a United States Air Force base in Curry County, New Mexico. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... An IATA airport code, also known an IATA location identifier or simply a location identifier [1], is a three-letter code designating many airports around the world, defined by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). ... The ICAO (IPA pronunciation: ) airport code or location indicator is a four-letter alphanumeric code designating each airport around the world. ... Seal of the Air Force. ... The term above mean sea level (AMSL) refers to the elevation (on the ground) or altitude (in the air) of any object, relative to the average sea level. ... A foot (plural: feet or foot;[1] symbol or abbreviation: ft or, sometimes, ′ – a prime) is a unit of length, in a number of different systems, including English units, Imperial units, and United States customary units. ... The metre or meter is a measure of length. ... Map of Earth showing lines of latitude (horizontally) and longitude (vertically), Eckert VI projection; large version (pdf, 1. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... A foot (plural: feet or foot;[1] symbol or abbreviation: ft or, sometimes, ′ – a prime) is a unit of length, in a number of different systems, including English units, Imperial units, and United States customary units. ... The metre or meter is a measure of length. ... Concrete being poured, raked and vibrated into place in residential construction in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. ... PEM may stand for: Privacy-enhanced Electronic Mail Proton exchange membrane as in fuel cell, applications include use in proton-exchange fuel cells, used to manipulate hydrogen for energy conversion. ... Capital Santa Fe Largest city Albuquerque Area  Ranked 5th  - Total 121,665 sq mi (315,194 km²)  - Width 342 miles (550 km)  - Length 370 miles (595 km)  - % water 0. ... April 8 is the 98th day of the year (99th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1943 (MCMXLIII) was a common year starting on Friday (the link will display full 1943 calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... The United States Air Force (USAF) is the aerial warfare branch of the United States armed forces and one of the seven uniformed services. ... Please see Colonel for other countries which use this rank Insignia of a United States Colonel Colonel is a rank of the United States armed forces. ... Primary mission is to maintain an F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter wing capable of day and night combat operations for warfighting commanders worldwide. ... The United States Air Force (USAF) is the aerial warfare branch of the United States armed forces and one of the seven uniformed services. ... Curry County is a county located in the state of New Mexico. ... Capital Santa Fe Largest city Albuquerque Area  Ranked 5th  - Total 121,665 sq mi (315,194 km²)  - Width 342 miles (550 km)  - Length 370 miles (595 km)  - % water 0. ...

The host wing is the 27th Fighter Wing, which includes three fighter squadrons, an operations group, a maintenance directorate, a mission support group, and a medical group.

Cannon's mission is to maintain an F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter wing capable of day and night combat operations for warfighting commanders worldwide at any time. The F-16 Fighting Falcon is a multirole jet fighter aircraft developed by General Dynamics and Lockheed Martin for the United States Air Force. ...

Geography

Location of Cannon AFB.

Cannon AFB is located at 34°23′54″N, 103°19′40″W¹. It lies 6 miles from the town of Clovis, New Mexico and about twice that far to the town of Portales. As of the 2000 census, the base as an administrative entity had a total resident population of 2,557. Many military personnel reside in both towns; additionally, federally-owned military housing developments have been built within Clovis and Portales, including one section directly adjacent to the base. Adapted from Wikipedias NM county maps by Seth Ilys. ... Adapted from Wikipedias NM county maps by Seth Ilys. ... The following is a list of sources used in the creation of encyclopedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ... Clovis, New Mexico is a small city in Curry County, New Mexico, United States, with a population of approximately 32,700 (2000 census). ... Portales is a city located in Roosevelt County, New Mexico, USA. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 11,131. ...

According to the United States Census Bureau, the base has a total area of 13.8 km² (5.3 mi²). 13.8 km² (5.3 mi²) of it is land and 0.19% is water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... Square kilometre (US spelling: Square kilometer), symbol km², is an SI unit of surface area. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ...

Demographics

As of the census² of 2000, there are 2,557 people, 921 households, and 575 families residing on base. The population density is 185.9/km² (481.8/mi²). There are 1,087 housing units at an average density of 79.0/km² (204.8/mi²). The racial makeup of the residents is 67.97% White, 13.34% African American, 0.70% Native American, 5.71% Asian, 0.31% Pacific Islander, 6.06% from other races, and 5.91% from two or more races. 12.12% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. 1870 US Census for New York City A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... The following is a list of sources used in the creation of encyclopedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...

There are 921 households out of which 37.5% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.9% are married couples living together, 4.2% have a female householder with no husband present, and 37.5% are non-families. 37.4% of all households are made up of individuals and 0.0% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.16 and the average family size is 2.82. This article or section needs copy editing for grammar, style, cohesion, tone and/or spelling. ...

Age-wise, the population is spread out with 20.2% under the age of 18, 52.8% from 18 to 24, 26.2% from 25 to 44, 0.8% from 45 to 64, and 0.0% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 22 years. For every 100 females there are 153.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 171.4 males.

The median income for a household on the base is $18,465, and the median income for a family is $25,573. Males have a median income of $15,546 versus $14,635 for females. The per capita income for the base is $11,562. 12.0% of the population and 11.5% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 14.0% of those under the age of 18 and 0.0% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...

History

The history of the base began in the late 1920s, when a civilian passenger facility, Portair Field, was established on the site. In the 1930s, Portair was renamed Clovis Municipal Airport.

World War II

Clovis Army Airfield - 1943.

Boeing B-29 Superfortress

During World War II, the military began to use the facility as a bomber base. Clovis AAF was assigned to Second Air Force. On April 8, 1943, the base was renamed Clovis Army Air Field.. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links Boeing_B-29_Superfortress. ... Image File history File links Boeing_B-29_Superfortress. ... Combatants Allied powers: China France Great Britain Soviet Union United States and others Axis powers: Germany Italy Japan and others Commanders Chiang Kai-shek Charles de Gaulle Winston Churchill Joseph Stalin Franklin Roosevelt Adolf Hitler Benito Mussolini Hideki Tōjō Casualties Military dead: 17,000,000 Civilian dead: 33,000... The Second Air Force was formed in the United States to provide air defense and train personnel of newly formed units in World War II. The Second was briefly a part of Air Defense Command after the war. ... April 8 is the 98th day of the year (99th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1943 (MCMXLIII) was a common year starting on Friday (the link will display full 1943 calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ...

The host unit at Clovis was the 16th Bombardment Operational Wing, a training unit for Consolidated B-24 Liberator bomber crews for Europe, and later becoming a major training/conversion base for the Boeing B-29 Superfortress bombers heading to the Pacific Theater. The 16th Bomb Wing arrived in January 1943. Known USAAF groups assigned to Clovis AAF were: The Consolidated B-24 Liberator was an American heavy bomber that was produced in greater numbers than any other American combat aircraft during World War II and still holds the record as the most produced allied aircraft. ... The Boeing B-29 Superfortress was a four-engine heavy bomber propeller aircraft flown by the United States Army Air Forces in World War II and other military organizations afterwards. ...

• 302d Bombardment Group (19 January - 17 December 1943)
  (B-24) Served as an operational training unit.
• 450th Bombardment Group (21 May - 8 July 1943)
  (B-24) Trained with B-24s. Transferred to Fifteenth Air Force in Italy.
• 498th Bombardment Group (20 November 1943 - 13 April 1944)
  (B-29) Trained with B-29 Superfortresses. Transferred to Twentieth Air Force in Saipan.
• 497th Bombardment Group (1 December 1943 - 13 April 1944)
  (B-29) Trained with B-29 Superfortresses. Transferred to Twentieth Air Force in Saipan.
• 472d Bombardment Group (7 December 1943 - 1 April 1944)
  (B-29) Trained with B-29 Superfortresses. Deactivated in place.
• 500th Bombardment Group (12 January - 13 April 1944)
  (B-29) Trained with B-29 Superfortresses. Transferred to Twentieth Air Force in Saipan.
• 93d Bombardment Group (13 December 1945)
  (B-24) Arrived at Clovis for deactivation.
• 467th Bombardment Group (13 December 1945 - 4 August 1946)
  (B-29) Trained with B-29s Superfortresses. Deactivated in place.

During the war, the 16th Bomb Wing provided flying, bombing, gunnery and photographic reconnaissance training. On 25 March 1944 the 234th Army Air Force Base Unit took over host duties at Clovis. Activated on November 1, 1943, the Fifteenth Air Force was established as part of the U.S. Army Air Force in the World War II Mediterranean Theater of Operations as a strategic air force and commenced combat operations the day after it was formed. ... Twentieth Air Force is a Numbered Air Force in Air Force Space Command (AFSPC). ... Saipan seen from the air A map of Saipan, Tinian & Aquijan Saipan (IPA: in English) is the largest island and capital of the United States Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI), a chain of 15 tropical islands belonging to the Marianas archipelago in the western Pacific Ocean (15°10... Twentieth Air Force is a Numbered Air Force in Air Force Space Command (AFSPC). ... Saipan seen from the air A map of Saipan, Tinian & Aquijan Saipan (IPA: in English) is the largest island and capital of the United States Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI), a chain of 15 tropical islands belonging to the Marianas archipelago in the western Pacific Ocean (15°10... Twentieth Air Force is a Numbered Air Force in Air Force Space Command (AFSPC). ... Saipan seen from the air A map of Saipan, Tinian & Aquijan Saipan (IPA: in English) is the largest island and capital of the United States Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI), a chain of 15 tropical islands belonging to the Marianas archipelago in the western Pacific Ocean (15°10... March 25 is the 84th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (85th in leap years). ... 1944 (MCMXLIV) was a leap year starting on Saturday. ...

Cold War

With the end of the war, plans were made to establish a permanent B-29 presence at Clovis. On 16 April 1945 Clovis was transferred from Second Air Force to Continental Air Command, which was redesignated Strategic Air Command on 21 March 1946. April 16 is the 106th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (107th in leap years). ... Year 1945and died 2007 (MCMXLV) was a common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar). ... For the film of the same name, see Strategic Air Command (film) The Strategic Air Command (SAC) was the operational establishment of the United States Air Force in charge of Americas bomber-based and ballistic missile-based strategic nuclear arsenal from 1946 to 1992. ... March 21 is the 80th day of the year (81st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1946 (MCMXLVI) was a common year starting on Tuesday. ...

The immediate postwar use of Clovis was a processing center for personnel separating from service. However, by mid-1946, the airfield was placed on reduced operational status due to postwar funding cutbacks and flying activities decreased. On 16 October 1946 the 234th AAFBU was deactivated and on 1 November 1946 the airfield was placed under administrative control of Colorado Springs AAF. October 16 is the 289th day of the year (290th in leap years). ... 1946 (MCMXLVI) was a common year starting on Tuesday. ... November 1 is the 305th day of the year (306th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar, with 60 days remaining. ... 1946 (MCMXLVI) was a common year starting on Tuesday. ...

Clovis AAF was finally placed on temporarily inactive status 28 May 1947. May 28 is the 148th day of the year (149th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1947 (MCMXLVII) was a common year starting on Wednesday (the link is to a full 1947 calendar). ...

With the establishment of the United States Air Force in September 1947, Clovis was reactivated. The 509th Airdrome Group, Clovis Detachment took over day-to-day responsibilities for the airfield on 16 December 1947. The 509th operated Clovis as a detachment from its Headquarters at Roswell AAF New Mexico, using the airfield as a deployment facility for the group's B-29s. The United States Air Force (USAF) is the aerial warfare branch of the United States armed forces and one of the seven uniformed services. ... December 16 is the 350th day of the year (351st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1947 (MCMXLVII) was a common year starting on Wednesday (the link is to a full 1947 calendar). ... Walker Air Force Base, New Mexico Walker Air Force Base, also known as Roswell Army Air Field, is a former United States Air Force Base, located 8 miles south of Roswell, New Mexico. ... Capital Santa Fe Largest city Albuquerque Area  Ranked 5th  - Total 121,665 sq mi (315,194 km²)  - Width 342 miles (550 km)  - Length 370 miles (595 km)  - % water 0. ...

Clovis AAF was also renamed Clovis Air Force Base on 13 January 1948. However with no funds to host an active SAC bomb wing, Clovis AFB was placed on reserve/standby status on 1 July 1948. It's caretaker unit was the 234th Air Force Base Unit. January 13 is the 13th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1948 (MCMXLVIII) was a leap year starting on Thursday (the link is to a full 1948 calendar). ... July 1 is the 182nd day of the year (183rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1948 (MCMXLVIII) was a leap year starting on Thursday (the link is to a full 1948 calendar). ...

Clovis remained on standby status until 12 May 1950 when plans were made to reactivate the facility and station tactical air units at the base due to the advent of the Cold War. The base was assigned as subpost of Reese AFB, Texas on 12 May 1950 while construction ensued to bring the base up to USAF standards. On 1 July 1951, Clovis was assigned to Tactical Air Command (TAC). May 12 is the 132nd day of the year (133rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1950 (MCML) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... For other uses, see Cold War (disambiguation). ... Reese Air Force Base was a base of the United States Air Force located near Lubbock, Texas. ... Official language(s) No Official Language See languages of Texas Capital Austin Largest city Houston Area  Ranked 2nd  - Total 261,797 sq mi (678,051 km²)  - Width 773 miles (1,244 km)  - Length 790 miles (1,270 km)  - % water 2. ... May 12 is the 132nd day of the year (133rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1950 (MCML) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... July 1 is the 182nd day of the year (183rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1951 (MCMLI) was a common year starting on Monday; see its calendar. ... The Tactical Air Command (TAC) was a command of the United States Air Force charged with battlefield-level (tactical) air combat, including light bombardment, close air support of ground troops, interdiction of enemy forces, and air transport of ground troops. ...

140th Fighter-Bomber Wing

The first USAF unit to use Clovis AFB was the Air National Guard 140th Fighter-Bomber Wing, which arrived in October 1951 after being activated due to the Korean War. The 140th FBW was a composite unit, made up of elements from Colorado, Utah and Wyoming Air National Guard. The Wing flew the World War II vintage North American F-51D "Mustang". The Air National Guard (ANG) is part of the United States National Guard and a reserve component of the United States Air Force (USAF). ... Combatants United Nations:  Republic of Korea,  Australia,  Belgium,  Luxembourg,  Canada,  Colombia,  Ethiopia,  France,  Greece,  Luxembourg,  Netherlands,  New Zealand,  Philippines,  South Africa,  Thailand,  Turkey,  United Kingdom,  United States Medical staff:  Denmark,  Australia,  Italy,  Norway,  Sweden Communist states:  Democratic People’s Republic of Korea,  Peoples Republic of China,  Soviet Union Commanders... Official language(s) English Capital Denver Largest city Denver Area  Ranked 8th  - Total 104,185 sq mi (269,837 km²)  - Width 280 miles (451 km)  - Length 380 miles (612 km)  - % water 0. ... Official language(s) English Capital Salt Lake City Largest city Salt Lake City Area  Ranked 13th  - Total 84,876 sq mi (219,887 km²)  - Width 270 miles (435 km)  - Length 350 miles (565 km)  - % water 3. ... Official language(s) English Capital Cheyenne Largest city Cheyenne Area  Ranked 10th  - Total 97,818 sq mi (253,348 km²)  - Width 280 miles (450 km)  - Length 360 miles (580 km)  - % water 0. ... The North American P-51 Mustang was an American long-range single-seat fighter aircraft that entered service with Allied air forces in the middle years of World War II. The P-51 became one of the conflicts most successful and recognizable aircraft. ...

During their period of federal service, elements of the 140th FBW took part in Operation Tumbler-Snapper - 1952, a nuclear bomb test in Nevada. there is a jungle in nevada by the park This article is about the U. S. state of Nevada. ...

At the end of 1952, the elements of the 140th returned to state Air National Guard control.

50th Fighter-Bomber Wing

North American F-86F-30-NA Sabres of the 50th FBW/417th FBS flying over West Germany. Serial 52-4656 is in front.

North American F-86F-35-NA Sabre Serial 53-1117 of the 388th FBW/563d FBS in France.

North American F-100D-75-NA Super Sabre 56-3150 of the 386th TFS/312th TFW

474th TFW Wing Commander's aircraft, North American F-100D-75-NA Super Sabre, Serial 56-3176

The next unit to use Clovis was the 50th Fighter-Bomber Wing, which was activated on the base 1 January 1953. Operational squadrons of the 50th FBW were: Image File history File links 417fbs-50fbw-hahnab-f86F.jpg‎ F-86Fs of the 417th Fighter-Bomber Squadron, Hahn Air Base Germany Source: United States Air Force Historical Research Agency, Maxwell AFB Alabama File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to... Image File history File links 417fbs-50fbw-hahnab-f86F.jpg‎ F-86Fs of the 417th Fighter-Bomber Squadron, Hahn Air Base Germany Source: United States Air Force Historical Research Agency, Maxwell AFB Alabama File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... January 1 is the first day of the calendar year in both the Julian and Gregorian calendars. ... 1953 (MCMLIII) was a common year starting on Thursday. ...

• 10th Fighter-Bomber (dark blue stripes)
• 81st Fighter-Bomber (yellow/black stripes)
• 417th Fighter-Bomber (red stripes)

The 50th flew the North American F-86F "Sabre", and stayed at the base a few months before transferrnig to Hahn Air Base West Germany during Operation Fox Able 20 on 10 August 1953. This marked the first mass flight of an entire tactical wing from the U.S. to continental Europe. The North American F-86 Sabre (sometimes called the Sabrejet) was a transonic combat aircraft developed for the US Air Force. ... Frankfurt Hahn Airport (German Flughafen Frankfurt-Hahn) is an international aviation facility located between the towns of Simmern and Kirchberg in the Rhein-Hunsrück district of Rhineland-Palatinate in central western Germany. ... August 10 is the 222nd day of the year (223rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1953 (MCMLIII) was a common year starting on Thursday. ...

388th Fighter-Bomber Wing

On 22 November 1953 the 388th Fighter-Bomber Wing activated at Clovis. The 388th's operational squadrons were: November 22 is the 326th day (327th on leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1953 (MCMLIII) was a common year starting on Thursday. ...

• 561st Fighter-Bomber Squadron (yellow)
• 562d Fighter-Bomber Squadron (blue)
• 563d Fighter-Bomber Squadron (red)

Each squadron was equipped with F-86F Sabres. Wing support aircraft consisted of 4 C-47s of various types, one L-20A, and 5 T-33s.

On 22 November 1954, the 388 FBW relocated to Etain-Rouvres Air Base, France. November 22 is the 326th day (327th on leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1954 (MCMLIV) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Etain-Rouvres Air Base is a former USAF base in France. ...

312th/474th Fighter-Bomber Wings

With the departure of the 388th to France, the wing was replaced at the base by the 312th Fighter Bomber Wing, being activated at Clovis on 1 October 1954. Operational squadrons of the 312th FBW were: is the 274th day of the year (275th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1954 (MCMLIV) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ...

• 386th Fighter-Bomber Squadron (red)
• 387th Fighter-Bomber Squadron (blue)
• 388th Fighter-Bomber Squadron (yellow)
• 477th Fighter-Bomber Squadron (activated October 1957) (F-100D/E) (green)

The 312th was equipped with the F-86H "Sabre

On 8 November 1954, the 474th Fighter Bomber Group became a second flying component of the 312th FBW. The 474th was transferred to Clovis from Taegu AB, South Korea after fighting in the Korean War. Operational squadrons and colors of the 474th FBG were: November 8 is the 312th day of the year (313th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar, with 53 days remaining. ... Year 1954 (MCMLIV) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ...

• 428th Fighter-Bomber Squadron (blue)
• 429th Fighter-Bomber Squadron (yellow)
• 430th Fighter-Bomber Squadron (red)
• 478th Fighter-Bomber Squadron (activated October 1957) (F-100D/E) (green)

The 474th was also equipped with North American F-86H "Sabre".

Several changes occurred at Clovis AFB in 1957. On 8 June Clovis AFB was renamed Cannon Air Force Base in honor of the late General John K. Cannon, a former commander of Tactical Air Command. In October of the same year, the 474th Fighter Bomber Group was elevated to wing status. With two fighter wings at the base, the 832nd Air Division was activated to oversee their activities. June 8 is the 159th day of the year (160th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... General John Kenneth Cannon (March 2, 1892-January 12, 1955) was a World War II Mediterranean combat commander and former chief of U.S. Air Forces in Europe for whom Cannon Air Force Base, Clovis, New Mexico is named. ...

In addition, in 1957, Clovis AFB became a major training installation for the new North American F-100 “Super-Sabre” pilots. The first F-100D/F aircraft arrived in December 1956 being assigned to the 312th. Later in the year, the 474th also converted. F-100A Super Sabre The North American F-100 Super Sabre was a jet fighter aircraft that served with the USAF from 1954 to 1971 and with the ANG until 1979. ...

The F-100 became the principal base aircraft for the next 12 years. From April 1956 to October 1957 the 312th TFW rotated tactical squadrons to France, 6 months at a time. The 312th also furnished units for TAC composite air strike forces in the Far East during 1957 and 1958, deploying F-100s and crews to Taiwan during the 1958 Formosa Crisis. ALso in 1958, F-100s from Cannon deployed to Turkey. The far east as a cultural block includes East Asia, Southeast Asia, Northeast Asia and South Asia. ...

HQ USAF redesignated the 312th and 474th Tactical Fighter Wings on 1 July 1958 as part of a worldwide naming change. July 1 is the 182nd day of the year (183rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1958 (MCMLVIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ...

27th Tactical Fighter Wing

1959 brought organizational changes at Cannon AFB. With the transfer of Bergstrom AFB Texas to Strategic Air Command, TAC deactivated the 27th Tactical Fighter Wing at Bergstrom, and activated it in place at Cannon on 18 February, replacing the 312th TFW which was deactivated in place the same day. The 27th TFW, in various designations, has been assigned to Cannon AFB for over 45 years. The operational squadrons of the defunct 312th TFW were redesignated as follows: Bergstrom Air Force Base (1942-1993) was located seven miles southeast of Austin, Texas. ... Official language(s) No Official Language See languages of Texas Capital Austin Largest city Houston Area  Ranked 2nd  - Total 261,797 sq mi (678,051 km²)  - Width 773 miles (1,244 km)  - Length 790 miles (1,270 km)  - % water 2. ... For the film of the same name, see Strategic Air Command (film) The Strategic Air Command (SAC) was the operational establishment of the United States Air Force in charge of Americas bomber-based and ballistic missile-based strategic nuclear arsenal from 1946 to 1992. ... February 18 is the 49th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ...

• 477th TFS became the 481st Tactical Fighter Squadron (CA/CC green colors)
• 386th TFS became the 522d Tactical Fighter Squadron (CC red colors)
• 387th TFS became the 523d Tactical Fighter Squadron (blue colors)
• 388th TFS became the 524th Tactical Fighter Squadron (CD/CC yellow colors)

Succeeding major deployments of Cannon’s F-100s took place during the 1961 Berlin Crisis and the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis. East German construction workers building the Berlin Wall, November 20, 1961. ... President Kennedy in a crowded Cabinet Room during the Cuban Missile Crisis. ...

Beginning in 1966, the natural aluminum finish of TAC aircraft began to be replaced by the Southeast Asian camouflage motif. In 1968, two digit squadron tail codes appeared on the aircraft for identification purposes. Codes used with the 27th were "CA" for the 427th; "CC" for the 522d and "CD" for the 524th. In 1972, these were standaridized to "CC" for all 27th TFW aircraft. Location of Southeast Asia Southeast Asia is a subregion of Asia. ... Countershaded Ibex are almost invisible in the Israeli desert. ...

On 18 July 1967 the 474th TFW converted from F-100s into new General Dynamics F-111A aircraft. The 474th was the first USAF F-111A Wing to receive the F-111. In January 1968, the 474th was transferred to Luke AFB, Arizona, leaving Cannon AFB with 27th TFW as the sole operational fighter wing. July 18 is the 199th day (200th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar, with 166 days remaining. ... 1967 (MCMLXVII) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar (the link is to a full 1967 calendar). ... The General Dynamics F-111 is a medium-range strategic bomber, reconnaissance, and tactical strike aircraft designed in the 1960s. ... Luke Air Force Base, Arizona is a large air force base west of Phoenix, Arizona next to Litchfield Park, Arizona. ... Official language(s) English Capital Phoenix Largest city Phoenix Area  Ranked 6th  - Total 113,998 sq mi (295,254 km²)  - Width 310 miles (500 km)  - Length 400 miles (645 km)  - % water 0. ...

Vietnam era

North American F-100F-10-NA Super Sabre Serial 56-3867 of the 524th TFS in Vietnam-Era camouflage.

Units from Cannon deployed the first F-100 squadron to Thailand in 1962-1963, and South Vietnam in 1964. Beginning in 1964 and throughout the Vietnam War years squadrons from the 27th TFW were deployed and detached to Air Force units and bases around the world. The 27th did not recombine as a cohesive wing until 1973. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Official language Vietnamese Capital Saigon Last President Duong Van Minh Last Prime Minister Vu Van Mau Area  - Total  - % water 173,809 km² N/A Population  - Total  - Density 19,370,000 (1973 est. ... Combatants Republic of Vietnam United States Republic of Korea Thailand Australia New Zealand The Philippines National Front for the Liberation of South Vietnam Democratic Republic of Vietnam People’s Republic of China Democratic Peoples Republic of Korea Strength US 1,000,000 South Korea 300,000 Australia 48,000...

The 522d and 523d Tactical Fighter Squadrons were assigned to Clark Air Base, Philippines on a rotating basis, deploying to South Vietnam on a rotating basis from 8 August 1964 until 25 November 1965. The 523d replaced the squadron at Clark beginning on 23 November 1965, not returning to Cannon until 31 August 1973. Clark Air Base, 1975. ... August 8 is the 220th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (221st in leap years), with 145 days remaining. ... is the 329th day of the year (330th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1965 (MCMLXV) was a common year starting on Friday (the link is to a full 1965 calendar). ... November 23 is the 327th day of the year (328th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar, with 38 days remaining. ... August 31 is the 243rd day of the year (244th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1973 (MCMLXXIII) was a common year starting on Monday (link will display full calendar) of the 1973 Gregorian calendar. ...

Other deployments of 27th TFW aircraft and squadrons (481st, 522d, 524th) were to Hahn AB, Germany; Chambley-Bussieres AB, France; Incirlik AB, Turkey; Dhahran AB Saudi Arabia; Misawa AB, Japan; Kunsan AB, South Korea; Elmendorf AFB, Alaska; and Udon RTAFB, Thailand. Udon Thani International Airport (IATA: UTP, ICAO: VTUD) is an airport located near the city of Udon Thani (อุดรธานี, also Udorn Thanee) in Eastern Thailand in Udon Thani province. ...

In December 1965, with most of it's operational squadrons deployed, the mission of the 27th changed from a Tactical Fighter Wing to a replacement training unit. The 27th Tactical Fighter Wing became the largest such unit in TAC. The 4585th Student Squadron was initially activated on 1 January 1966 to perform this mission. Later, the 4429th Combat Crew Training Squadron was activated on 15 May 1968 as a 2d training squadron, replacing the deployed 523d TFS. January 1 is the first day of the calendar year in both the Julian and Gregorian calendars. ... 1966 (MCMLXVI) was a common year starting on Saturday (the link is to a full 1966 calendar). ... May 15 is the 135th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (136th in leap years). ... Year 1968 (MCMLXVIII) was a leap year starting on Monday (link will display full calendar) of the 1968 Gregorian calendar. ...

On 1 January 1969 the 4427th Tactical Training Squadron replaced the 4585th SS. The 465th Tactical Fighter Training Squadron replaced the 4429th CCTS on 1 December 1972, arriving from Holloman AFB New Mexico. January 1 is the first day of the calendar year in both the Julian and Gregorian calendars. ... For the Stargate SG-1 episode, see 1969 (Stargate SG-1). ... December 1 is the 335th (in leap years the 336th) day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1972 (MCMLXXII) was a leap year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Holloman AFB is an Air Force base located in Otero County, New Mexico. ... Capital Santa Fe Largest city Albuquerque Area  Ranked 5th  - Total 121,665 sq mi (315,194 km²)  - Width 342 miles (550 km)  - Length 370 miles (595 km)  - % water 0. ...

Many F-100 pilots that flew in the Vietnam War were trained at Cannon AFB. From Cannon, the aircrews were transferred to the F-100 bases in South Vietnam - Phù Cát Air Base (37th TFW); Phan Rang AB (35th TFW) and Tuy Hoa AB (31st TFW). Base Operations - 1968 Phù Cát Airport (IATA: UIH, ICAO: VVPC) is located in Qui Nhon, Vietnam. ... Aerial Photo of Phan Rang Air Base - South Vietnam - June 1968 Phan Rang Air Base is a former South Vietnamese Air Force and United States Air Force base used during the Vietnam War. ... Tuy Hoa Air Base is a former United States Air Force base. ...

The 27th also trained forward air controllers and air liaison officers in Lockheed T-33 Shooting Stars from 1969 to 1976. The 4468 Tac Control Squadron initially performed this mission in 1969, being replaced by the 609th Tac Control Squadron. The 609th TCS was inacivated on 15 June 1976. The Lockheed T-33 Shooting Star (also designated the TO-1) is an American-built jet trainer. ... June 15 is the 166th day of the year (167th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ...

Post-Vietnam era

General Dynamics F-111F Serial 70-2406 of the 523d TFS in 1990s camouflage motif. This aircraft was retired to AMARC on 19 October 1995

With the withdrawal of the F-100 from Vietnam in 1970, and the phaseout of the aircraft from the active Air Force inventory, the 27th TFW began conversion to the General Dynamics F-111E "Aardvark". In late 1969. This was a several year conversion process, when in July 1972, the last operational active duty Air Force F-100s were transferred from the 27th TFW to the Air National Guard. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... The General Dynamics F-111 is a medium-range strategic bomber, reconnaissance, and tactical strike aircraft designed in the 1960s. ... The Air National Guard (ANG) is part of the United States National Guard and a reserve component of the United States Air Force (USAF). ...

The first squadron to receive the F-111E was the 481st TFS, receiving the aircraft on 30 September 1969. In addition, older F-111A models were received in October 1969. The squadron reached initial operational capability with the F-111E in the fall of 1969, and had 29 F-111Es by December. However several accidents involving wing longerons grounded the aircraft until July 1970. September 30 is the 273rd day of the year (274th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... For the Stargate SG-1 episode, see 1969 (Stargate SG-1). ...

In October 1971 the 522d TFS received both F-111A and F-111Es, although the last F-100D from the squadron did not depart until 19 July 1972; the 524th TFS began receiving their first F-111A/E on 19 July 1972 as well. As part of the wing's training mission, the 4427th Tactical Fighter Replacement Squadron was activated on 1 October 1971 as an F-111D training unit. is the 200th day of the year (201st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 200th day of the year (201st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 274th day of the year (275th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ...

The F-111A and F-111E models were not to remain long at Cannon, being replaced in 1972 with the more advanced F-111D. The F-111Es were sent to RAF Upper Heyford England and the F-111As being sent to the 474th TFW at Nellis or were converted into EF-111A Raven electronic warfare aircraft. RAF Upper Heyford was a Royal Air Force station located north-west of Bicester near the village of Upper Heyford, Oxfordshire, England. ...

After the conversion to the F-111D the operational squadrons of the 27th TFW in 1973 were:

• 481st Tactical Fighter Squadron (December 1972), (Redesignated 481st Tactical Fighter Training Squadron 15 January 1976)
• 522d Tactical Fighter Squadron (May 1972)
• 523d Tactical Fighter Squadron (August 1973) (From 405th TFW 15 Aug 1973 replacing 465th TFS which was deactivated in place)
• 524th Tactical Fighter Squadron (July 1972)
• 4427th Tactical Fighter Replacement Squadron (June 1972) (Deactivated on 15 January 1976. Aircraft reassigned to 481st TFTS.)

The 837th Air Division moved to Nellis AFB Nevada on 1 July 1975, after which the 27th TFW became the host unit at Cannon. Nellis Air Force Base is a United States Air Force base, located in Clark County, Nevada, on the northeast side of Las Vegas. ... there is a jungle in nevada by the park This article is about the U. S. state of Nevada. ... July 1 is the 182nd day of the year (183rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1975 (MCMLXXV) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ...

1980 to 1992

The 481st TFTS was deactivated in January 1980 and the 524th Tactical Fighter Squadron was redesignated the 524th Tactical Fighter Training Squadron. That left the 27th TFW with two operationally deployable and one training squadron:

• 522d Tactical Fighter Squadron
• 523d Tactical Fighter Squadron
• 524th Tactical Fighter Training Squadron

1988 marked the beginning of Cannon’s expansion as a result of decisions made by the Secretary of Defense’s Commission on Base Realignment and Closures. The 428th Tactical Fighter Training Squadron formerly of the 474th TFW at Cannon was reactivated with the 27th TFW on 15 December, being equipped with the F-111G. (The "G" model was a conversion of the SAC FB-111A all-weather strategic bombing version of the F-111, which was originally intended as an interim successor to the Boeing B-52 Stratofortress and Convair B-58 Hustler.) These aircraft, less their nuclear delivery capabilty, were transferred to Cannon following the disbandment of SAC's 509th Bomb Wing at Pease AFB New Hampshire and the 380th Bomb Wing at Plattsburgh AFB, New York. Brač is a Croatian island in the Adriatic Sea, with an area of 396 km², making it the third largest island in the Adriatic, and thus the largest in Dalmatia. ... December 15 is the 349th day of the year (350th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... B-52 can refer to the following: The Boeing B-52 Stratofortress strategic bomber aircraft A hairstyle popular in the 1950s and 1960s, named after the aircraft A rock band, The B-52s, named after the hairstyle A cocktail This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which... The Convair B-58 Hustler was a high-speed jet bomber developed for the Strategic Air Command during the late 1950s. ... The 509th Bomb Wing (509 BW) operates and maintains the United States Air Forces premier weapon system, the B-2 Bomber, and is based at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri. ... Pease Air Force Base was a Strategic Air Command base used during the Cold War. ... Official language(s) English Capital Concord Largest city Manchester Area  Ranked 46th  - Total 9,359 sq mi (24,239 km²)  - Width 68 miles (110 km)  - Length 190 miles (305 km)  - % water 3. ... FAA diagram of Plattsburgh International Airport (PBG) Plattsburgh International Airport (IATA: PBG, ICAO: KPBG) is located at the former Plattsburgh Air Force Base in Plattsburgh, New York. ... NY redirects here. ...

The F-111Gs at Cannon were used primarily for training, but was scheduled to be supplanted in the training role by the F-111E. This made the F-111G surplus to USAF requirements, and the F-111G began to be transferred to AMARC for storage in 1991 with the arrival of the "E" models with the 428th TFTS. The last G model was sent to AMARC in 1993.

Personnel of the 27th TFW played a role during Operation Desert Shield/Storm. Aircrews and aircraft of the 27th did not deploy to the region, but support personnel and a combat support group element of the wing's 27th Combat Support Group, commanded by Colonel David Benson, deployed to Taif. On 16 January 1991, when the U.S. led coalition force initiated the Desert Storm air campaign against Iraq, the 27th TFW had 325 personnel serving in the Persian Gulf region in combat support roles. See also: 2003 invasion of Iraq and Gulf War (disambiguation) C Company, 1st Battalion, The Staffordshire Regiment, 1st UK Armoured Division The Persian Gulf War was a conflict between Iraq and a coalition force of 34 nations led by the United States. ... Taif in 1970 Taif (Arabic: ‎ translit: ) is a city in the Mecca Province of Saudi Arabia at an elevation of 1700 metres on the slopes of the Al-Sarawat mountains. ... January 16 is the 16th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1991 (MCMXCI) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the 1991 Gregorian calendar). ... Map of the Persian Gulf. ...

Post Cold War

On 1 November 1991, the 27th TFW was re-designated the 27th Fighter Wing as part of an Air Force-wide reorganization. In June 1992, the 27th FW became part of a new major command - Air Combat Command. ACC was created when SAC, TAC, and the Military Airlift Command merged to form two commands, ACC and the Air Mobility Command. November 1 is the 305th day of the year (306th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar, with 60 days remaining. ... Year 1991 (MCMXCI) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the 1991 Gregorian calendar). ... Air Combat Command (ACC) is a major command (MAJCOM) of the United States Air Force. ... MAC shield Military Airlift Command (MAC) was a former United States Air Force command. ... Air Mobility Command (AMC) is a major command (MAJCOM) of the United States Air Force, and the air force component of United States Transportation Command. ...

On 1 August 1992 a fifth operational F-111 squadron was added to the 27th FW with the activation of the 429th Electronic Combat Squadron was reactivated at Cannon flying the Grumman EF-111A Raven. The EF-111A was an electronic countermeasures version of the F-111A, developed in the 1970s to replace the Douglas EB-66 Destroyer. The 429th was formerly at Cannon with the 474th TFW. On 22 June 1993 the squadron was redesignated the 430th ECS. August 1 is the 213th day of the year (214th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1992 (MCMXCII) was a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1992 Gregorian calendar). ... The Douglas B-66 Destroyer was a Strategic Air Command light bomber based on the United States Navys A3D Skywarrior, and intended to replace the Douglas B-26 Invader. ... June 22 is the 173rd day of the year (174th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1993 (MCMXCIII) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1993 Gregorian calendar). ...

In addition, the 522d, 523d and 524th Fighter Squadrons replaced their F-111D models for the upgraded F-111F model. The F-111F differed from the F-111D in having more advanced electronics which were nevertheless simplified and more reliable, along with improved landing gear.

From September 1992 to July 1993, 27th FW F-111 aircrews and support personnel rotated to Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, in support of Operation PROVIDE COMFORT. The Incirlik Air Base (Turkish: ), an important air base in NATOs Southern Region, is located in Ä°ncirlik, 12 km east of Adana, Turkeys fifth largest city, and 56 km from the Mediterranean Sea ( ). Its ICAO airport code is LTAG. The airbase has a United States Air Force (USAF...

General Dynamics EF-111A Serial 67-035 of the 429th/430th Electronic Combat Squadron. Aircraft sent to AMARC on 28 April 1998.

General Dynamics Block 40B F-16C of the 524th Fighter Squadron, Serial 88-0416. This was the first F-16 delivered to the 524th FS.

In 1995 the face of the flightline changed when the wing began its transition to General Dynamics F-16C/D aircraft. The first F-16's to arrive in May were assigned to the 522nd Fighter Squadron. Also transitioning were the 523rd and 524th Fighter Squadrons. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... The F-16 Fighting Falcon is a modern multi-role jet fighter aircraft built in the United States and used by dozens of countries all over the world. ...

With the arrival of the F-16s, the F-111s were sent to AMARC. The 428th Fighter Squadron was inactivated in September 1995, and the ECW EF-111A-equipped 429th ECS was deactivated in May, 1998 with the 27th Fighter Wing officially holding a retirement ceremony in memorial park. The F-111 in various forms had been at Cannon AFB for 29 years. With their retirement, the 430th ECS was deactivated.

On 15 January 1998 the 524th Fighter Squadron ventured to the desert for their first overseas deployment since transitioning to the F-16. The 522nd Fighter Squadron deployed to Prince Sultan Air Base, Saudi Arabia in direct support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH. They flew missions enforcing UN resolutions of no-fly zone over Southern Iraq. In March, the 523d Fighter Squadron also deployed to Southwest Asia in support of Operation SOUTHERN WATCH. January 15 is the 15th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1998 (MCMXCVIII) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar). ... Al Kharj, Saudi Arabia 24°0348N 47°3450E U.S. officials transferred control of portions of Prince Sultan Air Base to Saudi officials at a ceremony on 26 August 2003. ...

These two 27th FW squadrons were the first F-16 unit to replace Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II units performing close air support. In addition, they were the first F-16 unit to maintain the demanding combat search and rescue alert in Southwest Asia. While deployed to the Gulf region in December 1998, the F-16s from the 522nd Fighter Squadron provided close air support alert, defensive counter air alert and interdiction in Iraq. The Fairchild-Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II is a single-seat, twin-engine jet aircraft designed to provide air interdiction and close air support (CAS) of ground forces by attacking tanks, armored vehicles, and other ground targets. ...

In August, 1998, the 524th Fighter Squadron deployed to Hill AFB, Utah for exercise Combat Hammer. During the exercise, they dropped inert GBU-24 Paveway III laser guided bombs and fired live maverick antitank missiles on Utah test range. The hit rate was one of the highest ever seen in the Air Force, showcasing the lethality of the Block 40 F-16. Hill Air Force Base is an Air Force Materiel Command base of the United States Air Force. ... Official language(s) English Capital Salt Lake City Largest city Salt Lake City Area  Ranked 13th  - Total 84,876 sq mi (219,887 km²)  - Width 270 miles (435 km)  - Length 350 miles (565 km)  - % water 3. ... Advanced American Paveway-series laser-guided bomb, based on the Mk 84 general-purpose bomb, but with laser seeker and wings for guidance. ...

In 1998, the governments of the United States and Singapore signed an agreement laying the foundation of the Peace Carvin III program. As a Foreign Military Sales training program for the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF), Peace Carvin III was designed for the continued training of RSAF in rapid deployment and tactical employment of the block 52 F-16 C/D throughout a wide spectrum of missions including air to- air, joint maritime and precision air-to-ground weapons delivery.

In support of Peace Carvin III, the 428th Fighter Squadron was reactivated on 12 November 1988 and tasked to take the lead in Peace Carvin III. The squadron was a hybrid of USAF and RSAF F-16 C/D manned by USAF instructor pilots, Singaporean pilots and combined RSAF and USAF teams of maintenance and support personnel. November 12 is the 316th day of the year (317th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ...

In May 1999, the 428th Fighter Squadron participated in its first official major exercise after its reactivation. The squadron deployed to Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, for exercise Combat Archer. The exercise was designed to test weapons capabilities, tactics and employment. This included the first live firing of radar-guided air-to air AIM-7 Sparrow by the RSAF. Tyndall Air Force Base is a base of the United States Air Force in Bay County, Florida, United States. ... Official language(s) English Capital Tallahassee Largest city Jacksonville Largest metro area Miami Area  Ranked 22nd  - Total 65,795[1] sq mi (170,304[1] km²)  - Width 361 miles (582 km)  - Length 447 miles (721 km)  - % water 17. ... A RIM-7 Sea Sparrow being launched from the USS Essex (LHD-2). ...

With the completion of Peace Carvin III, the 428th FS was deactivated on 6 July 2005. July 6 is the 187th day of the year (188th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar, with 178 days remaining. ... 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

In July 1999, the 522nd Fighter Squadron deployed to Keflavik Naval Air Station, Iceland, to support NATO exercise Coronet Norsemen. They served primarily as the combat air arm of the Iceland Defense Force. In August 1999, the 523rd Fighter Squadron relieved the 522nd Fighter Squadron from Coronet Norsemen. Naval Air Station Keflavik is the host Command for the NATO Base in Keflavik, Iceland. ... NATO 2002 Summit in Prague. ...

During Operation ALLIED FORCE in 1999, the 524th Fighter Squadron was notified for "on-call" duty to augment forces. Quick termination of hostilities precluded the 524th Fighter Squadron from seeing action.

Global War On Terror

11 September 2001 the day terrorists attacked the World Trade Center and The Pentagon, aircraft from 522nd FS, 523rd FS and 524th FS went on alert. September 11 is the 254th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (255th in leap years). ... Year 2001 (MMI) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar. ... This article is about the former World Trade Center (Twin Towers) in New York City. ... This article is about the U.S. military building. ...

In December 2002, the 524 FS deployed to Kuwait and participated in Operation IRAQI FREEDOM, dropping nearly a million pounds of precision guided munitions, more than any other F-16 Block 40 squadron in history. The subject of this article is the 2003 invasion of Iraq. ...

BRAC 2005

On May 13, 2005, The Base Realignment and Closure commission recommended that Cannon Air Force Base be closed. However, on August 25, 2005, the BRAC Commission overturned the recommendation that Cannon AFB be closed, but upheld the withdrawal of the base's fighter planes. The Air Force had until 2009 to come up with a new use for Cannon AFB, otherwise the base would be closed in 2010. May 13 is the 133rd day of the year (134th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) is a process of the United States federal government directed at the administration and operation of the US Armed Forces, used by the United States Department of Defense and Congress to close excess military installations and realign the total asset inventory in order to save... August 25 is the 237th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (238th in leap years), with 128 days remaining. ... 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

On June 20, 2006, it was announced that Cannon AFB would become the new home of the 16th Special Operations Wing, expanding and realigning some aspects of the Air Force Special Operations Command headquartered at Hurlburt Field, Florida. This designation means that the base will receive new aircraft to replace the F-16s lost in the BRAC realignment. is the 171st day of the year (172nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... For the Manfred Mann album, see 2006 (album). ... Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) is the major command charged with overseeing the United States Air Forces Special Operations Forces (SOF). ... Hurlburt Field is a base of the United States Air Force located in Okaloosa County, Florida on the Eglin Air Force Base reservation immediately west of the Town of Mary Esther. ... Official language(s) English Capital Tallahassee Largest city Jacksonville Largest metro area Miami Area  Ranked 22nd  - Total 65,795[1] sq mi (170,304[1] km²)  - Width 361 miles (582 km)  - Length 447 miles (721 km)  - % water 17. ... The F-16 Fighting Falcon is a multirole jet fighter aircraft developed by General Dynamics and Lockheed Martin for the United States Air Force. ...

According to the Air Force news service, new airframes, to include the CV-22 Osprey, will be assigned to Hurlburt/Eglin as well as to the new wing at Cannon. Other potential aircraft for Cannon are AC-130U Gunships and the MC-130H Combat Talon II. The final aircraft mix between Cannon and Hurlburt Field has not been finalized. [1] The V-22 Osprey is a joint service, multimission, military tiltrotor aircraft with both a vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) and short takeoff and landing capability (STOL). ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... This aircraft article has not been updated to WikiProject Aircrafts current standards. ... Hurlburt Field is a base of the United States Air Force located in Okaloosa County, Florida on the Eglin Air Force Base reservation immediately west of the Town of Mary Esther. ...

See Also

• Air Combat Command
• Air Forces Southern
• United States Army Air Force
• Tactical Air Command
• Strategic Air Command

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References

This article incorporates text from Cannon Air Force Base, a public domain work of the United States Government. The public domain comprises the body of all creative works and other knowledge—writing, artwork, music, science, inventions, and others—in which no person or organization has any proprietary interest. ... A work of the United States Government is, as defined by United States copyright law, a work prepared by an officer or employee of the United States Government as part of that persons official duties. ...

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External links

• Cannon Air Force Base (official site)
• Cannon Air Force Base at GlobalSecurity.org
• Cannon AFB Lodging
• F-100s of the 27th TFW
• F-100s of the 317th TFW
• F-100s of the 474th TFW

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