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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
April 28, 2022
U.S. Air Force Academy cadets visit Cannon, experience operational Air Force

Cadets from the U.S. Air Force Academy visited the 27th Special Operations Wing at Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico, to get a look at an operational Air Force base, April 21, 2022.This is the first time in two years that cadets from the academy toured Cannon for a sponsor base wing trip, allowing
April 26, 2022
16th Special Operations Squadron receives its first AC-130J Ghostrider gunship

U.S. Air Force 16th Special Operations Squadron AC-130J Ghostrider arrives at Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico, April 18, 2022.
April 25, 2022
27 SOW Unveils New Emblem Design

The 27th Special Operations Wing introduced a new design for its wing emblem here, April 25, 2022.The new style is designed to represent the unit’s special operations mission. New features of the emblem include a spear tip representing the military preparedness of Air Force Special Operations Forces
April 13, 2022
Mission Sustainment Team conducts rapid deployment exercise, establishes forward operations center

Air Commandos from the 27th Special Operations Mission Support Group, Detachment 1 Mission Sustainment Team 2 (MST) participated in the Full Mission Profile 22-3 exercise at Sierra Blanca Regional Airport, New Mexico. The MST provided living conditions for multiple units across the 27th Special
April 6, 2022
20th Special Operations Squadron, Wings of Blue Partner for CV-22 Jump Training

The U.S. Air Force Academy’s Wings of Blue parachute team partnered with the 20th Special Operations Squadron assigned to Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico, to conduct jump training from two CV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft.
March 31, 2022
Female firefighters answer the call, inspire change

According to the National Fire Protection Association, only 10% of all firefighters are women. Female Airmen of the Cannon Fire and Emergency Services are no exception to this statistic, but not only are they capable of breaking barriers, they can redefine what is normal.U.S. Air Force Senior Airman
March 11, 2022
US Army veterinarians provide training for Air Force military working dog handlers

U.S. Army Veterinary Corps members from a Public Health Activity tenant unit at Kirtland Air Force Base conducted quarterly tactical care training with U.S. Air Force 27th Special Operations Security Forces Squadron Military Working Dog (MWD) handlers, Feb. 14, 2022.As some of the only military
March 11, 2022
27th Special Operations Munitions Squadron conducts 100% inventory

The 27th Special Operations Munitions Squadron conducted a week-long inspection to verify all munitions are serviceable and usable by flying squadrons and ground forces at Cannon Air Force Base. The inspection ensures that the 27th Special Operation Wing can respond to crisis and contingencies at
March 10, 2022
27 SOMXG Holds 2021 Annual Load Crew of the Year Competition

The 27th Special Operations Maintenance Group held their 2021 Annual Load Crew of the Year competition at Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico, March 4, 2022. The event featured a weapons load crew from the 16th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, 27th Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron loading