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  • SOG earns outstanding unit award

    The 27th Special Operations Group earned the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award recently for the period from Oct. 1, 2006 to Sept. 30, 2008. The wear of the award is authorized for any Airman who, during any portion of the award period, was assigned to the 27th SOG, 73rd Special Operations Squadron,

  • Beat the holiday blues

    The holiday season can bring with it many feelings, ranging from excitement and wonder to sadness and disappointment. Anxiety about separations or losses can be intensified during the holidays. Uncertainty about the length of deployments and mission dangers can add to the stress of separation. Here

  • Make a difference - volunteer!

    The following list of volunteer opportunities have been provided by the Airman and Family Readiness Center: SALVATION ARMYVolunteers are needed for the Salvation Army kettle drive. Volunteers will ring the bells at kettles during the holiday season. Please contact Daisy Alegre-Cruz at

  • Nighttime customer service

    Beginning Dec. 4, the base Legal Office, 27th Special Operations Comptroller Squadron, and soon to be activated 27th Force Support Squadron (the MPF) will begin a monthly "after-hours" customer service and will remain open until 8 p.m. The purpose of the after-hours service is for shift workers or

  • AFREP sustains mission, saves money

    Most of us do not look forward to encountering a malfunctioning piece of equipment. However, the same does not apply to the Airmen working in the Air Force Repair Enhancement Program. These highly-trained and extremely gifted maintainers salivate at every opportunity to turn a seemingly useless

  • EOD clears range

    Cannon's Melrose Air Force Range got rocked recently as the 27th Civil Engineer Squadron's Explosive Ordnance Disposal flight conducted its annual munitions clearance and controlled demolition. EOD began clearing the range Nov. 3 - 7 and conducted their demolition Nov. 6. "Basically, we picked up a

  • Healing Together: TRICARE Resources for Warrior Care

    They are returning from combat in record numbers. With scars seen and unseen, wounded members of the armed services are making their way through hospitals, clinics and facilities from one side of the world to the other. Then they are on their journey through recovery, rehabilitation and