News

Jan. 8, 2015
USO show: Black Label Society

Members of the 27th Special Operations Wing and their families are invited to come enjoy a free concert provided through the United Service Organizations Jan. 28 in Hangar 4610. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. with the concert scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m. The concert will feature music by the
Jan. 5, 2015
27th SOCES: Dedication of the Dirtboyz

The primary mission of the 27th Special Operations Mission Support Group is to provide combat support and base sustainment services to ensure the mission readiness of the 27th Special Operations Wing. These support services and activities include everything from providing housing, fire protection
Dec. 31, 2014
27th SOW commander New Year message

Team, I would like to take this moment on behalf of Col. Smith, Chief Master Sgt. Scanlan, and myself to wish you and your loved ones a happy new year; 2015 will undoubtedly be another momentous leap forward for the Air Commandos of the 27th Special Operations Wing. Our continued success as a
Dec. 30, 2014
A&FRC to host internet safety seminar

The Airman & Family Readiness center will host an internet safety seminar from 11 a.m. to noon and 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Chapel Parish Hall Jan.14. Janice Jones, 27th Operations Medical Operations Squadron Family Advocacy outreach manager, stated the seminar we will be led by Summer Crawley,
Dec. 29, 2014
Special weather statement: Valid tonight through Dec. 31

The potential exists for a protracted period of hazardous weather conditions this evening and into the New Year’s weekend. A cold front will sweep through the Southern Plains tonight, bringing cold northeasterly winds, light snow, patchy fog and the high chance for an icy precipitation mix.
Dec. 24, 2014
Cannon veterinary treatment facility

Air Commandos stationed here now have the option of taking their pets to the Cannon Veterinary Treatment Facility open the first Wednesday of each month. The facility is located next to the Military Working Dog kennels in Building 2372 near the Portales Gate, and is currently scheduled to operate
Dec. 23, 2014
27th SOMXG: Mission-critical unsung heroes

Maintainers are an essential component of mission capability within the 27th Special Operations Wing. Often working more than 12-hour shifts from the back shops to the flightline, these Air Commandos play a role that is much easier said than done: to keep 27 SOW aircraft mission-ready.
Dec. 23, 2014
DoD Releases 2015 military pay, compensation rates

The Department of Defense announced the 2015 military pay and compensation rates for service members, with most service members receiving a one percent increase in basic pay, Dec. 22. The new rates for basic pay, basic allowance for housing, basic allowance for subsistence and the cost of living
Dec. 17, 2014
AFSOC Priority #2: “Create an environment for our Airmen and families to thrive”

Editor's note: This is the second in a series of articles focusing on each of the four AFSOC priorities.Air Commandos, Our people—America’s Air Commandos—are the most important part of this command. Without you, we cannot conduct our mission, period. As the SOF Truth tells us, “humans are more
Dec. 16, 2014
AF seeks enlisted nurse commissioning program applicants

Eligible active duty enlisted Airmen interested in a nursing commission have until Feb. 27, 2015 to get career field functional manager approval and submit an" intent to apply" email to the Air Force Personnel Center, officials said today.The Nurse Enlisted Commissioning Program offers members an