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  • 2012 Air Force Assistance Fund campaign closes at Cannon

    After ending on May 4, the annual Air Force Assistance Fund campaign at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., surpassed their goal of $80,476 raising a total of $91,194. This is the first time since Cannon's conversion to a base under the Air Force Special Operations Command that the goal total for this

  • Operation Homecoming

    Operation Homecoming is a monthly event held to welcome Air Commandos back from worldwide deployments and reunite them with family and friends.

  • RAPCON unwrapping

    Cannon Air Force Base Radar Approach Control (RAPCON) transitioned to the state of the art Standard Terminal Automation Replacement System on April 30, 2012. The new system replaced antiquated 40 year old equipment and vastly improves air traffic control services provided by the 27 SOSS airfield

  • Membership matters

    Air Commandos stationed at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., can get three months free club dues if they join the Air Force Club between May 14 and July 13. In addition to free dues, new members will also be enrolled in a free cash back rewards program and will get a scratch-off card for a chance to win

  • Recognizing our heroes

    What is a hero? Merriam-Webster's Dictionary states this character is a man admired for his achievements and noble qualities, who shows great courage and is an illustrious warrior. Can you think of anyone who embodies all these traits? Have you thanked them for being your hero?"To me, a hero is

  • Serving Airmen

    27th Special Operations Force Support Squadron food apprentices prepare lunch for Cannon personnel daily keeping Air Commandos mission ready.

  • Ready reaper

    An MQ-9 Reaper sits ready to be remotely piloted for missions such as intelligence gathering and assisting in combat search and rescue.

  • Maintenance 40mm at a time

    The 27th Special Operations Maintenance Squadron weapons shop works hard to maintain the 40mm weapon loader used on the AC-130H Spectre gunship.

  • Col. David Wiesner assumes command of 27 SOMXG

    U.S. Air Force Col. Buck Elton, 27th Special Operations Wing commander, presided over the 27th Special Operations Maintenance Group change of command ceremony at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., May 1, 2012. Col. Wesley Norris relinquished command of the 27SOMXG to Col. Dave Wiesner.

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