New 24/7 Self-Service Market Opens at Cannon AFB

A new self-service market has opened at Cannon Air Force Base in New Mexico. This allows customers who aren’t close to the main store to browse and shop at a mini convenience store 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Rich Martinez, the Exchange’s senior enlisted advisor, visited the self-service market to better understand the needs of the community.

“We are honored to receive recognition from command regarding the Exchange’s proactive initiatives in community support,” Martinez said. “The introduction of the new market stands as a commendable example of our collaborative efforts with local command to thoughtfully address the needs of the Cannon community. Together, we continue to foster a positive impact.”

Col. Robert L. Johnston, 27th Special Operations Wing Commander, speaks at the grand opening of the 24/7 self-service market at Cannon AFB.

Nearly 3,000 active-duty Airmen and their families live in off-base housing, which is approximately a mile from the main Exchange. This distance can create difficulties for those without convenient transportation, making the need to provide access to snacks and everyday essentials increasingly apparent.

“The market was designed with convenience in mind,” Cannon AFB Exchange General Manager Joanne Bedford said. “Given the community’s distance from the commissary, BX and Express stores, we recognized the importance of providing our residents with quick, 24/7 access to snacks, beverages and basic necessities. This project exemplifies the Exchange’s mission to improve the lives of military families by bringing modern shopping options closer to home.”

The grand opening of the self-service market was also attended by Air Force 27^th Special Operations Wing Commander Col. Robert L. Johnston and 27^th Special Operations Wing Chief Master Sgt. Thomas Gunnell.

For more photos from the grand opening, click here.

From left: Chris Cenci of Automated Eats; 27^th Special Operations Wing Commander Col. Robert L. Johnston; Cannon BX Services Business Manager Jacolby Krueger; 27^th Special Operations Wing Chief Master Sgt. Thomas Gunnell; Services Business Manager Maria Burch (partly obscured); and General Manager Joanne Bedford.