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  • Drop Zone excels during first month

    With more than a month of full-swing operations to its credit, the newly-renovated Drop Zone continues to provide those who live and work at the 27th Special Operations Wing with a place to play.Home to the Tailgate Sports Lounge restaurant, a computer and gaming center, an art studio with a variety

  • Exchange celebrates 120 years with host of savings

    In 1895, the War Department issued General Order 46 directing commanders to establish an exchange at every post.  Since then, exchange stores have faithfully stood alongside military members wherever they are called to serve.  Today, whether at Kuwait or Keesler, troops and their families know the

  • Policy changes for postpartum Airmen

    Air Force officials announced policy changes regarding fitness exemptions and deployment dwell times for new mothers July 15.The deployment deferment policy, an Air Force 2015 Diversity and Inclusion initiative which was released in March, increases the deferment from deployment, short tour or

  • OPM announces steps to protect workers from cyber threats

    The U.S. Office of Personnel Management announced the results of the interagency forensics investigation into a recent cyber breach involving federal background investigation data and the steps it is taking to protect those impacted. As information has become available and verifiable, the agency

  • 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

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