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  • Congressional Delegation observes Cannon’s mission

    Cannon welcomed Military Legislative Assistants for U.S. Sens. Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich Oct. 11, immersing the congressional delegation in the 27th Special Operations Wing mission and capabilities on a base tour here.Matt Padilla, MLA for Udall, and Tony Samp, MLA for Heinrich, toured key 27

  • Maintaining the Multi-Mission: MC-130J Commando II

    The 27th Special Operation Aircraft Maintenance Squadron 9th Aircraft Maintenance Unit is solely responsible for the maintenance of all MC-130J Commando II aircraft at Cannon Air Force Base.September marked five years this multifaceted aircraft has been at Cannon. Its primary missions are low-level

  • Every smoke alarm has an expiration date: What's yours?

    Does your home have a smoke alarm? According to the National Fire Protection Association, the answer is likely yes: NFPA research shows that most American homes have at least one. But do you know how old your smoke alarms are? If you’re like most people, you’re probably not so sure. A recent survey

  • Airman Serves as Linguist in Vietnam

    A Cannon Airman recently returned from a Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency mission in Vietnam. Staff Sgt. Joseph Nguyen, a CV-22 flight engineer in the 20th Special Operations Squadron, returned from a 30-day temporary duty assignment providing manual labor and working as a Vietnamese linguist

  • EOD: “Playing a game of chess for keeps”

    The 27th Special Operations Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal flight performed counter improvised explosive device training at MAFR, Sept. 28, 2016.The EOD flight members encountered possible situations they might face while deployed including different types of IEDs and

  • Brothers-in-arms, siblings promoted

    Back in the early 1990s, two young brothers from Caldwell, Texas stuffed small, plastic, green army men into model C-130 toy airplanes. They lined up their forces across the room from each other and used mouse traps as catapults, slinging rocks of ammo at each other to simulate their toy battlefield

  • Government protects members from predatory lenders

    As of Oct. 3, 2016, hefty fines, lawsuits, imprisonment, and other penalties can be enforced if the new “Final Rule” of the Military Lending Act is not adhered to.  What is the MLA and what does the Final Rule update mean for service members?   To be clear, the MLA is not the Service member Civil

  • The Zika Virus: Frequently Asked Questions

    With the increased concern of the Zika virus, you may find yourself with questions about this vector-borne disease. The Public Health Office at Cannon has compiled a list of frequently asked questions for those seeking more information.How could I contract the Zika virus?The Zika virus is

  • 20th SOS salutes veteran Green Hornets

    DAYTON, Ohio – The 20th Special Operations Squadron paid tribute to its squadron veterans during the Green Hornet Dedication ceremony at the National Museum of the United States Air Force near Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Sept. 15, 2016. A CV-22 Osprey, assigned to the 20th SOS at Cannon Air

  • 27th SOW’s POW and MIA Heritage

    As the 27th Special Operations Wing honors American Prisoners of War and those still Missing in Action with a variety of events throughout the week, it is appropriate to remember and acknowledge the sacrifice of the wing during the Second World War.  The personnel of the 27th Bombardment Group

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