News

Sept. 7, 2022
Airman accelerates change through persistence

Carroll’s journey and level of success is a testimony to hard work, dedication and the impact of empowering Airmen with a culture of innovation. She did not allow a hurdle such as not winning a competition prevent her from accomplishing her goals.
Aug. 26, 2022
National Night Out

Cannon Air Commandos from the 27th Special Operations Security Forces and various New Mexico law enforcement and first responders took part in National Night Out, which is part of a nation-wide campaign to strengthen community safety and enhance relationships between residents and law enforcement.
Aug. 19, 2022
Medic Rodeo 2022: Cutting edge medical training Air Force wide

This is the first Medic Rodeo since 2019, following a cancellation in 2020 and 2021 due to the global pandemic. For the first time, the teams consisted of two emergency medical technicians, one medical officer, and one enlisted non-medic. This was done to incorporate MEDIC-X, a strategic initiative
July 22, 2022
27th Special Operations Security Forces Airmen conduct Wet Lab training

A wet lab allows security forces Airmen to conduct realistic standardized field sobriety tests with intoxicated subjects to better prepare Security Forces Airmen for real world situations. (U.S. Air Force photos by Airman 1st Class Cassidy Thomas)
July 20, 2022
For the Airmen, By the Airmen

The Airman’s Attic improves the quality of life for Airmen by providing some essentials when first arriving on station or when they are going through financial trouble. The Airmen that run Airman’s Attic are entrusted to lead a base-wide volunteer program, managing thousands of donated goods that
June 22, 2022
Cannon hosts Coyote Dicer joint exercise, tests Air Force Special Operations Command combat readiness with U.S. Army Green Berets

U.S. Air Force and Army services members assigned to four different Air Force Special Operations Command bases conducted the third iteration of Team Cannon’s Coyote Dicer multilateral combat exercise at Melrose Air Force Range, New Mexico, from May 16 to 20, 2022.
June 9, 2022
First In-Air Refueling Conducted Between KC-46 and Air Force Special Operations Command CV-22

Training with newest Air Force tanker aircraft ensures extended range, quicker refueling for infiltration, exfiltration and resupply missions.
June 9, 2022
Communications, maintenance integrate and enhance Cannon’s MQ-9 mission

At the 12th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, 727th Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, communications Air Commandos find themselves working not only on their usual networking and computer equipment, but also on cutting edge aircraft components in support of Air Force operations around the
May 4, 2022
Dirt Boyz repair failed pavement, improve road infrastructure

The Dirt Boyz construct and maintain concrete and asphalt runways on the airfield and base infrastructure such as road repairs to improve wing logistics and quality of life for commuters. (U.S. Air Force photos by Airman 1st Class Mateo Parra)
May 2, 2022
Cannon Air Force Base hosts the Operations Support Squadron Symposium 2022

The 27th Special Operations Wing hosted the Operations Support Squadron Symposium 2022. This event enabled Squadron Commanders and Senior Enlisted Leaders to communicate with Functional Managers from Air Force Special Operations Command and Headquarters Air Force to solve complex issues affecting