News

April 17, 2025
Operation KIDS

CANNON AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. – The youngest Air Commandos of the Steadfast Line stepped into the boots of their parents during Operation Kids Investigating Deployment Services (KIDS) at Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico, April 12, 2025, giving them a hands-on experience to see what their parents go
April 14, 2025
Modern AFE capabilities coming to Cannon DRACO fleet

The Steadfast Line continues to adapt for relevancy, most recently with the U-28A Draco fleet adopting new aircrew flight equipment (AFE) in the near future at Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico.
April 11, 2025
COMAFSOC visits Cannon AFB

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Michael Conley, center, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, tours Melrose Air Force Range, New Mexico, April 9, 2025. MAFR recently earned Joint National Training Capability accreditation solidifying its role in building lethality and readiness for AFSOC and
March 28, 2025
27th SOMDG applies for JIF to improve healthcare accessibility

The 27th Special Operations Medical Group is applying for a Joint Incentive Fund (JIF) to improve quality, cost and access to healthcare for Air Commandos and their families at Cannon Air Force Base.
March 20, 2025
AFSOC Launches Comprehensive OB-Postpartum Case Manager Program to Support Servicewomen

In a move to better support servicewomen throughout pregnancy and the postpartum period, Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) has introduced a new, specialized Obstetrics-Postpartum case manager program.The initiative is designed to help active-duty women navigate the challenges of military
March 18, 2025
Melrose Air Force Range Achieves Milestone Joint National Training Capability Certification

Melrose Air Force Range has reached a new milestone - achieving Joint National Training Capability accreditation. The JNTC program provides consistent, holistic, and relevant assessment of joint training programs across the armed services and U.S. Special Operations Command. The program documents
March 17, 2025
Cannon PDC graduates first NCOF500 class

The Cannon Professional Development Center graduated its first class of the new Noncommissioned Officer Foundations 500 course, Feb. 28, 2025.
March 17, 2025
FTOC introduced at Cannon AFB

Cannon AFB held its first iteration of the First Term Officers Course (FTOC) at the Cannon Professional Development Center, March 12 – 14, 2025.
March 14, 2025
Remembering the crew of Demise 25: honoring their legacy

March 14, 2025, marks the eighth anniversary of the tragic loss of the crew of Demise 25 when their U-28A Draco crashed near Clovis Municipal Airport in 2017.
March 12, 2025
AFSOC leadership visit Cannon AFB

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Michael Conley, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, and Chief Master Sgt. Anthony Green, AFSOC command chief, visited Cannon Air Force Base, March 10, 2025 to emphasize the Steadfast Line’s role as part of the Air Force’s special operations component.During the