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  • Biomedical Sciences Corps 50th Anniversary

    The Air Force recognizes the achievements of the men and women who comprise the Biomedical Sciences Corps by designating Jan. 26-30 as BSC Appreciation Week. This year is noteworthy as it marks the 50th Anniversary of the Biomedical Sciences Corps. The BSC's roots date back to 1917, when the

  • 27th SOMDG: Biomedical Sciences Corps

    The 27th Special Operations Medical Group prides itself on supporting commanders in ensuring a healthy, fit and deployable active-duty force, as well as safeguarding families and providing care to retirees.     The group maintains a robust role in the Aerospace Expeditionary Force mission and has

  • AFSOC Priority #3: Transform Training to Optimize Human Performance

    Editor's note: This is the third in a series of articles focusing on each of the four AFSOC priorities.  Air Commandos,We have some great initiatives in this command.I see them everywhere: in our squadrons, on the flight line, at home and downrange. There is dedication, innovation and true

  • Dietary supplements, energy drinks

    There are a number of reasons why dietary supplements and energy drinks gained popularity among active duty personnel. Chief among them, the physical fitness and weight status required for joining the military and maintaining standards. Both of these prerequisites are assessed periodically and if an

  • Team Cannon honors Martin Luther King Jr.

    Cannon’s Cultural Observance Committee held a luncheon at the Landing Zone honoring the life and accomplishments of Martin Luther King Jr., Jan. 14.  The luncheon, which featured a poem reading and Dr. King’s acceptance speech, also included Master Sgt. Anthony Thompson, 27th Special Operations

  • Civilian Expeditionary Workforce: Sign up for the opportunity of a lifetime

    Use your experience and expertise to support Department of Defense operations overseas by volunteering to deploy as a member of the Civilian Expeditionary Workforce.  The U.S. Central Command CEW allows current DoD civilian employees to use their initiative, capabilities, skill and knowledge in

  • FY15 STEP promotions

    Tech. Sgt. Michael Sedlak, 9th Special Operations Squadron loadmaster, and Tech. Sgt. Avery Ryans, 27th Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron C-130 Quality Assurance Inspector, were promoted to the rank of technical sergeant under the Stripes for Exceptional Performers program Jan. 12.

  • 27th SOG: Making the mission happen

    Air Force Special Operations Command recently announced that the winners of the 2014 Aviation Resource Management Award for large unit was the 27th Special Operations Group, who will now go toe-to-toe with the best in the Air Force. Aviation Resource Managers primarily fill positions in the Host

  • 27th SOW change of command

    The 27th Special Operations Wing is scheduled to hold its change of command ceremony Feb. 17 at 1 p.m. in Hangar 4605.   Lt. Gen. Bradley Heithold, Commander Air Force Special Operations Command, will preside over the ceremony where Col. Tony Bauernfeind, 27th SOW commander, will relinquish command