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  • Cannon kicks off Military Saves Week

    In coordination with the Department of Defense campaign, 27th Special Operations Wing commander, Col. Ben Maitre, signed a proclamation designating Feb. 22 through Feb. 27 as Military Saves Week at Cannon, Feb. 11. According to the DOD proclamation, Military Saves Week provides an opportunity for

  • 2nd annual competition shows off weapons capabilities

    For the second time, Cannon’s fierce weapons troops from the 27th Special Operations Maintenance Squadron AC-130W, and MQ-9/CV-22 armament units came together for a raw display of tenacity and precise skills for what has quickly become the maintenance competition of the year, Feb. 5. Cannon hosted

  • AF announces year two adjustments to enlisted evaluations, promotions

    Incorporating various observations and assessments from the first year under the new enlisted evaluation and promotion systems, the Air Force is making several adjustments for year two to ease execution and strengthen processes.In 2015, the Air Force began execution of the new enlisted evaluation

  • 27th SOW leaders host town hall meeting, discuss possible school closure

    Leadership at the 27th Special Operations Wing hosted a town hall meeting to discuss the proposed closure of Ranchvale Elementary School in Clovis, and provide a forum for parents and interested parties to have their questions answered by representatives from community-connected wing agencies, Feb.

  • Officer developmental education application window opens Feb. 8

    Eligible active-duty officers can apply for intermediate and senior developmental education opportunities beginning in February.Officer nominations, with senior rater endorsements, will be accepted beginning Feb. 8 and are due to the Air Force Personnel Center no later than March 14."There are many

  • AF Selective Re-enlistment Bonus program list triples

    Air Force officials released details on the fiscal year 2016 Selective Re-enlistment Bonus program Feb. 1. This year’s program, consisting of 117 Air Force specialties eligible to receive bonuses, is a substantial increase from the previous year’s program where 40 Air Force specialty codes were

  • Is renter’s insurance necessary?

    Due to a recent change in Department of Defense policy, renter’s insurance is no longer included for incoming Air Commandos who choose to live in base housing provided through Balfour Beatty Communities. Because of the potential for severe weather at all Air Force Special Operations Command bases,

  • Public Health advisory: Zika virus

    Are you wondering what all the fuss is about in the news lately? Do you have questions about the Zika virus? Are you wondering if it’s safe to travel? Well, here are the answers to those questions!  The Zika virus is mosquito-borne and caused by the bite of an infected Aedes Aegyptus and possibly

  • ARM team wins AFSOC award 7 years running

    The 27th Special Operations Group was awarded the 2015 Aviation Resource Management Team of the Year for Air Force Special Operations Command for the seventh consecutive year.With approximately 60 Airmen spread across the 27th Special Operations Support Squadron, 16th SOS, 318th SOS, 9th SOS, 12th

  • Diamond Notes: Be your best you this year

    Editor’s note: This is the seventh in a series of commentaries by Cannon’s first sergeants and additional-duty first sergeants providing mentorship and leadership experience to Air Commandos, while highlighting Air Force standards. As we kick-off the second month of 2016, many of us have resolutions

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