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  • 3 SOS unveils Levitow Memorial at Cannon AFB

    The 3rd Special Operations Squadron unveiled a memorial dedicated to Airman 1st Class John L. Levitow in their heritage room at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., May 22. Assigned to the 3 SOS during the Vietnam War, Levitow worked as a loadmaster on an AC-47 Spooky gunship. While supporting a firefight

  • Weather warriors - watching the skies

    Weather forecasters assigned to the 27th Special Operations Support Squadron weather flight, spent an afternoon explaining how utilize various tools and equipment to ensure resource protection at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., on May 9. Any weather systems that directly impact the base or personnel is

  • National Police Week: In Memory of Many, in Honor of All

    In 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation which designated May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day and the week in which that date falls as National Police Week. The 27th Special Operations Security Forces Squadron recognized National Police Week this year by organizing several events

  • Cannon loadmaster AFSOC award recipient

    Tech. Sgt. Taylor Glass, an M-28 loadmaster with the 318th Special Operations Squadron at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., has been nominated at the Air Force level for the 2011 General Robert "Dutch" Huyser Award. Glass was the Air Force Special Operations Command winner for the award which identifies

  • Preparing for nature's worst storms

    It started with a warning - a thunderstorm was expected to arrive at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M. It would bring large hail and had the potential to develop tornadoes, said the 27th Special Operations Support Squadron weather flight. The base was put on alert, which paid off when a tornado struck

  • 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

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