News - Tag AFSOC

July 20, 2022
For the Airmen, By the Airmen

The Airman’s Attic improves the quality of life for Airmen by providing some essentials when first arriving on station or when they are going through financial trouble. The Airmen that run Airman’s Attic are entrusted to lead a base-wide volunteer program, managing thousands of donated goods that
May 2, 2022
Cannon Air Force Base hosts the Operations Support Squadron Symposium 2022

The 27th Special Operations Wing hosted the Operations Support Squadron Symposium 2022. This event enabled Squadron Commanders and Senior Enlisted Leaders to communicate with Functional Managers from Air Force Special Operations Command and Headquarters Air Force to solve complex issues affecting
April 6, 2022
20th Special Operations Squadron, Wings of Blue Partner for CV-22 Jump Training

The U.S. Air Force Academy’s Wings of Blue parachute team partnered with the 20th Special Operations Squadron assigned to Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico, to conduct jump training from two CV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft.
March 11, 2022
US Army veterinarians provide training for Air Force military working dog handlers

U.S. Army Veterinary Corps members from a Public Health Activity tenant unit at Kirtland Air Force Base conducted quarterly tactical care training with U.S. Air Force 27th Special Operations Security Forces Squadron Military Working Dog (MWD) handlers, Feb. 14, 2022.As some of the only military
March 11, 2022
27th Special Operations Munitions Squadron conducts 100% inventory

The 27th Special Operations Munitions Squadron conducted a week-long inspection to verify all munitions are serviceable and usable by flying squadrons and ground forces at Cannon Air Force Base. The inspection ensures that the 27th Special Operation Wing can respond to crisis and contingencies at
Feb. 17, 2022
Cannon Air Commandos conduct degraded operations exercise, demonstrate ability to fulfill mission

The 20th Special Operations Squadron successfully demonstrated their ability to execute mission planning, respond to crisis events, and launch aircraft in a degraded operational environment.
Feb. 10, 2022
16 SOS conducts Spirit 03 memorial flight

The 16th Special Operations Squadron conducted a memorial flyover to honor the crew of Spirit 03, the last AC-130 gunship shot down in combat. The flyover was followed by a remembrance brief that highlighted advances made in the gunship community since the loss of Spirit 03.
Dec. 14, 2021
MST 2 Conducts Arctic Exercise

Det 1, 27 SOMSG tests capabilities, resiliency in Alaska
Nov. 19, 2021
Cannon opens Single Airmen Ministry Center

The Cannon AFB Chapel opened their first Airmen Ministry Center here, Nov. 17, 2021.
Nov. 18, 2021
MWD Fulda retires after 7 (human) years of service

“Ladies and gentlemen, please rise for the entrance of the official party…” The sound of chairs being pushed, shoes shuffling and a collective hush overtakes the room. Breaking the silence is the gentle sound of footsteps and panted breaths. The 27th Special Operations Wing celebrated the retirement