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  • 27th SOG welcomes Col. Justin Hoffman

    The 27th Special Operations Group welcomed its next commander, Col. Justin Hoffman on July 2.Members of various squadrons witnessed Hoffman assume command during a ceremony held on base. As the commander of the 27th SOG, Hoffman oversees 10 squadrons, all with the mission of accomplishing global

  • 27th SOSS: RAPCON

    The airspace surrounding Cannon extends 17,000 feet upward and approximately 1.8 cubic miles around; Air Traffic Controllers with the 27th Special Operations Support Squadron Radar Approach Control unit have the critical job of ensuring pilots and aircraft traverse this airspace safely and

  • Personnel team conducts enlisted evaluations, promotions town hall briefing

    Personnel from Headquarters Air Force and the Air Force Personnel Center visited Cannon to conduct town halls, including leadership briefings July 1. During the town hall sessions, the personnel team explained changes already implemented, those scheduled for implementation in the coming months and

  • Diamond Notes: The overlooked core value, a call to excellence

    Editor’s note: This is the first 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. From the moment we enter the United States Air Force, our unique set

  • Comptrollers earn DoD-level recognition

    Cannon’s elite comptrollers were recently recognized at the Department of Defense level for innovative efforts toward improving overall customer service and contingency training as a direct component of Air Force Special Operations Command. The 27th Special Operations Comptroller Squadron financial

  • Exchange shoppers can win a share of $25,000 with MILITARY STAR contest

    To mark 120 years of support to America’s service members and their families, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service is giving military shoppers a chance at $25,000 in account credits with the MILITARY STAR “Because of You” sweepstakes. From July 1 to July 31, military shoppers will be automatically

  • 2014 Water Quality Report

    According to Col. Ben Maitre, 27th Special Operations Wing commander, an important part of our day-to-day operations involves providing high-quality, safe and reliable drinking water to Air Commandos, their families and guests. The annual Water Quality Report is the wing’s way of publicly showing

  • Firework safety tips

    Fireworks and celebrations go together during the Fourth of July, however, fireworks can turn a joyful event into a painful memory when children and adults are injured because of carelessness or lack of proper safety measures. The Cannon fire department wants Air Commandos and their families to have

  • Americans can send a service member something extra this Fourth of July

    This Fourth of July, Americans can celebrate their independence by giving back to those who defend it for them with an Army & Air Force Exchange Service gift card. Exchange gift cards can be sent to soldiers, Airmen, sailors and Marines deployed to Afghanistan, Kuwait and other contingency locations

  • Learning to balance

    One’s journey to self-discovery and personal advancement is a testament to the ever evolving strength of the human spirit. As Air Commandos, the trials and tribulations of finding balance within military life can be all consuming, or motivation to step outside one’s comfort zone to thrive. For Capt.

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