Cannon Air Force Base

6th SOS realigns, 6th SOAMXS activated

A1C Sarah Gottschling — Wed, 24 Jul 2024 12:58:00 GMT

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Christoffer Tidwell took command of the 6th Special Operations Squadron during a ceremony that also realigned the squadron under the 492nd Special Operations Wing, July 9, 2024, here. Simultaneously, the 6th Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron was activated under the 492nd SOW, with U.S. Air Force Maj. Patrick Britton assuming command of the squadron.

Photo Story: Cannon AFB hosts New Mexico Governor Lujan Grisham

Airman 1st Class Gracelyn Hess — Fri, 19 Jul 2024 21:15:00 GMT

On July 8, 2024, 27th SOW leaders hosted New Mexico Governor Lujan Grisham for a mission immersion and quality of life update at Cannon AFB, New Mexico.

Johnston takes command of the 27th Special Operations Wing

Airman 1st Class Gracelyn Hess — Mon, 15 Jul 2024 21:42:22 GMT

The 27th Special Operations Wing welcomed a new commander during a change of command ceremony at Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico, July 15, 2024.

Conley promoted to lieutenant general ahead of AFSOC change of command

Lucelia Ball — Mon, 01 Jul 2024 21:29:00 GMT

Air Commandos, family, and friends gathered here to honor Brig. Gen. Michael Conley, director of operations for Air Force Special Operations Command, as he was promoted to lieutenant general by Lt. Gen. Tony Bauernfeind, AFSOC commander, July 1, in preparation to his assumption of command July 2.

Air Commandos bid farewell to Lt. Gen. Bauernfeind

Lucelia Ball — Fri, 28 Jun 2024 19:29:00 GMT

Air Commandos throughout Air Force Special Operations Command will bid farewell to Lt. Gen. Tony Bauernfeind on July 2nd, as he prepares to depart AFSOC to serve as the Superintendent, United States Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Photo Story: Mr. Dwayne DeCann visits Cannon AFB

DoD News — Mon, 24 Jun 2024 21:06:00 GMT

Mr. Dewayne DeCann spent two days with the 27th Special Operations Wing to better understand both the mission of the Steadfast Line, as well as the geospatial intelligence requirements of the wing.

Photo Story: Wohlfed 24-2 preps Cannon AFB EOD, DAGRE, SERE

Staff Sgt. Vernon Walter III — Thu, 06 Jun 2024 14:34:19 GMT

Over three days, Wohlfed 24-2 trained combat support Airmen from the 27th SOW in nine expeditionary skillsets at Melrose Air Force Range.

Highlight: The Steadfast Line celebrates AANHPI Heritage Month with luau

A1C Sarah Gottschling — Tue, 04 Jun 2024 18:11:00 GMT

The Cannon AFB Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility council hosted the event in Cannon AFB's leased Sendero Apartment Complex, May 31, 2024.

Frozen breath, aching body, enduring heart

Airman 1st Class Tori Shearn — Tue, 28 May 2024 20:59:00 GMT

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Jeffrey Lucy, 56th Special Operations Intelligence Squadron commander and 27th Special Operations Wing A2 (Intelligence) director, sat on his bicycle at the starting line of the 41st Annual Mt. Taylor Winter Quadrathlon in the below-freezing temperatures of Grants, New Mexico, on the morning of February 17, 2024.

Highlight: PC-12 Pilatus Aircraft Gets Static Display At Cannon Air Force Base

Courtney Thatcher-Matos, 27 SOFSS — Fri, 17 May 2024 22:51:00 GMT

On May 16, 2008, Cannon Air Force Base re-activated the 318th Special Operations Squadron (318 SOS) into the 27th Special Operations Wing (27 SOW) after a 34 year hiatus. Now, 16 years later, the 318 SOS has the momentous occasion of retiring the first Trainer Variant of the U-28A program. The Pilatus PC-12 aircraft, registered as N581PC, will be getting its permanent retirement display alongside Cannon’s other retired aircraft such as “Gravedigger” an AC-130H Spectre gunship and an MQ-9 Reaper that line Air Commando Way near the base main gate.

Cannon AFB, Melrose range, and surrounding community designated ‘Eastern New Mexico Sentinel Landscape’

Capt. Jaclyn Pienkowski — Wed, 15 May 2024 22:30:03 GMT

A first for New Mexico -- Cannon Air Force Base, Melrose Air Force Range, and 2.4 million surrounding acres of land have been designated a sentinel landscape. The Eastern New Mexico Sentinel Landscape is one of five new landscapes designated by the Sentinel Landscapes Partnership -- a coalition comprised of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Department of Defense (DOD), and Department of the Interior (DOI), this year.

Cannon AFB hosts two ASIST resilience workshops

Senior Airman Drew Cyburt — Mon, 13 May 2024 16:34:52 GMT

Cannon Air Force Base Integrated Resilience Optimization Network (IRON) partnered with LivingWorks to bring two Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) workshops to Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico, May 6-9, 2024.

Cannon’s 27th Special Operations Medical Group receives accreditation from The Joint Commission

Capt. Jackie Pienkowski — Fri, 10 May 2024 20:12:00 GMT

The 27th Special Operations Medical Group recently joined the likes of gold-star health care programs worldwide in both ambulatory health care and primary care when it was accredited and certified, respectively, by The Joint Commission, Feb. 10, 2024, here.

Cannon AFB Medical Group continues targeted care model

2nd Lt. Merit Davey — Tue, 07 May 2024 22:50:35 GMT

Targeted Care aims to match individuals seeking mental health care to the appropriate support, with the goal of increasing mental health care access for Airmen and their families across Cannon AFB.

Laughlin hosts first Remote and Isolated CONUS Installation (RICI) Conference

Capt. Christine Del Aguila — Mon, 06 May 2024 20:50:00 GMT

The 47th Flying training Wing hosted the first Remote and Isolated CONUS Installation Summit 30 April - 1 May 2024, gathering over 30 leaders from across remote and isolated bases in the United States.

The 318th Troop Carrier Squadron: 80 years of special operations service

Capt. Nicholas Nowland — Wed, 01 May 2024 16:37:00 GMT

2024 marks the 80th anniversary of the formation of the 318th Troop Carrier Squadron, the World War II Air Commando predecessor to The Steadfast Line's 318th Special Operations Squadron.

Cannon AFB to host virtual PFAS update meeting

Tech. Sgt. Jacob Albers — Wed, 01 May 2024 14:21:00 GMT

On Tuesday, May 14th, at 5 p.m. the 27th Special Operations Wing will host the first PFAS virtual update of the year. This meeting will provide any updated information on the per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) investigation.

WWII Soldier's remains returned to hometown; Homer Mitchell buried in Portales

Staff Sgt. Nicholas Swift — Tue, 30 Apr 2024 14:40:35 GMT

The remains of U.S. Army Pvt. Homer Mitchell are displayed at his hometown after over 80 years of

DOD Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation visits Cannon AFB

2nd Lt. Merit Davey — Fri, 26 Apr 2024 22:41:00 GMT

Leaders from the 27th Special Operations Wing hosted Susan Veazey, Regional Director of the Department of Defense’s Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation, to discuss potential community infrastructure improvements and cooperation opportunities, here, April 23, 2024.

US 60/84 and NM-467 construction from April to October 2024

2nd Lt. Merit Davey — Tue, 23 Apr 2024 19:41:00 GMT

From approximately April 23, 2024, to Oct. 2, 2024, the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) will be conducting construction to install a traffic signal at the intersection of U.S. Highway 60/84 and New Mexico Highway 467.