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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
Dec. 16, 2014
Happy holidays to America’s Air Commandos

Editor’s note: The following messages are from the Air Force Special Operations Command and 27th Special Operations Wing commanders. This has been a great year to be a part of AFSOC. Your precision and reliability have made us the most respected and capable special operations force ever. I thank
Dec. 13, 2014
Cannon pilot first in AFSC to graduate weapons school

A pilot from the 33rd Special Operations Squadron, at Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico, became the first member of the 18X career field to graduate from the U.S. Air Force Weapons School at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Dec. 13. The Air Commando belongs to the small community of Air Force Special
Dec. 11, 2014
Medical education: Current flu drift

Predictions are that the current 2014-2015 flu season could be severe. Anyone who has not already been vaccinated should do so immediately. Individuals showing symptoms of the flu are highly encouraged to see their medical provider within 48 hours as treatment is most effective in this time
Dec. 10, 2014
Do not get scammed: Watch out for rental property fraud

Recently, an Air Commando stationed here came into the Cannon legal center with questions regarding a house in Clovis that he was thinking about renting. He found the house by checking several popular rental websites. After calling the number listed on the websites, the landlord e-mailed him a copy
Dec. 9, 2014
Earning a new name

Members of the 27th Special Operations Wing attended a re-designation ceremony Dec. 9 to transition the 522nd Special Operations Squadron to the 9th Special Operations Squadron. While this event commemorated the closing of one chapter, members of Team Cannon came to support the Air Commandos of
Dec. 9, 2014
Natural disasters can happen at any time—are you prepared?

Disasters often happen quickly and with little warning, forcing people to evacuate neighborhoods or confining them to their home. Do not wait until disaster strikes to start planning—now is the time to put disaster preparations in place and Balfour Beatty Communities has a variety of tips to help