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  • Cannon receiving DAF support for investigation regarding rinsate release

    The Department of the Air Force is investigating the release of about 7,000 gallons of water containing per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or “PFAS,” into a lined retention pond at the fire training area, here, between July 9 and July 15. The DAF will update community members during the next PFAS

  • Photo Story: Air Force Inspector General visits Cannon AFB

    U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Stephen Davis, Department of the Air Force Inspector General visits the Steadfast Line to discuss the capabilities of the 27th Special Operations Wing’s Mission Sustainment Team, Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico, July 30, 2024.

  • Photo Story: Cannon AFB hosts Maj. Gen. Ryder

    On Aug. 12-13, 2024, the 27th SOW hosted Maj. Gen. Jeannine M. Ryder to discuss obstacles to specialty medical care access for Cannon AFB and the surrounding community. Her time at Cannon coincided with the 15th annual Medic Rodeo.

  • Cannon AFB hosts 15th annual Medic Rodeo

    The 27th Special Operations Wing hosted the 15th annual Medic Rodeo at Cannon AFB, New Mexico, Aug. 12-15, 2024. 18 teams from across the Air Force traveled to Curry County for several days of challenging training scenarios intended to give them tactical combat casualty care (TCCC) training.

  • News Release: 27th SOW mourns loss of deployed Airman

    U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Tristen Wright, 28, of Palm Bay, Florida, died Aug. 15, 2024, in a non-combat related incident at an undisclosed location. Wright was assigned to the 27th Special Operations Logistics Readiness Squadron, here, and was deployed in support of Operation Inherent Resolve.

  • CSAF and CMSAF visit Cannon AFB

    Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin and Chief Master Sgt.of the Air Force David Flosi visited The Steadfast Line, Aug. 7, 2024, to meet with Airmen and family members regarding the 27th Special Operation Wing’s unconventional mission, Cannon AFB’s unique quality of life challenges as a remote

  • Photo Story: 27th SOW USAFA flyover

    The 9th Special Operations Squadron provided a flyover for Lt. Gen. Tony D. Bauernfeind as he assumes the role of superintendent for the United States Air Force Academy, Colorado Spring, CO, Aug. 2, 2024.

  • Air Commando helps bring closure to POW/MIA families

    In 2023, U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Robert Hile, an EOD team leader assigned to the 27th Special Operations Civil Engineering Squadron at Cannon AFB, New Mexico, spent six weeks on a DPAA mission to Laos People's Democratic Republic to recover the remains of two Air Force pilots who went missing in

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