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  • Going the distance

    Parajumpers from the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., utilized Melrose Air Force Range, N.M., Sept. 30 - Oct. 1 as they set a new flight distance record, traveling 1,300 nautical miles in an MV-22 Osprey.Click here to view more images.

  • A Hero's Welcome

    Air Commandos from the 522nd Special Operations squadron returning from a deployment to Afghanistan were welcomed home by 27th Special Operations Wing leadership, family and friends during Operation Homecoming at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., Oct. 7, 2013. Dozens of Air Commandos and family members

  • Hurlburt Air Commandos visit Cannon

    In the wake of Tropical Storm Karen, Air crews from Hurlburt Field, Fla., arrived here Oct. 3 in an effort to protect government assets.Though Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., may seem to be a farther distance for relocating assets, this growing base allowed our Hurlburt Air Commandos to continue

  • Hard Charger Award presented at Cannon

    Staff Sgt. Kellan Gier, 20th Special Operations Squadron flight engineer, received the Hard Charger award Sept. 27 in the Landing Zone at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M.The Hard Charger award is reserved for those Airmen who truly excel at their jobs and go above and beyond the call of duty. Gier's

  • SecDEF: Most furloughed DOD civilians to return to work next week

    Today I am announcing that most DOD civilians placed on emergency furlough during the government shutdown will be asked to return to work beginning next week.Immediately after President Obama signed the Pay Our Military Act into law, I directed DOD's Acting General Counsel to determine whether we

  • EXCHANGE OFFERS 10% DISCOUNT WITH MILITARY STAR® OCT 5th and 6th

    The Exchange is here to support our customers during the government shutdown; especially with the temporary closure of CONUS Commissaries. In an effort to help, customers will save 10% on essential categories when paying with their MILITARY STAR® Card. Ø Discount is effective Saturday and Sunday 5-6

  • Due to the government shutdown, this web site is not being updated.

    Due to the government shutdown, this Web site is not being updated.For more information on the government shutdown click here.For up-to-date Cannon news and information continue to visit the 27th Special Operations Wing Facebook page by clicking here.Civilian furlough information may be viewed by

  • 522 SOS conducts joint training

    The 522nd Special Operations Squadron ran their first joint training mission Sept. 26 over northern New Mexico.The 522 SOS real-world goal is to plan, prepare and execute missions to directly support special operations commanders through day and night low level infiltration/exfiltration,

  • DOD Continues Prudent Planning for Government Shutdown

    DOD officials believe a government shutdown will not occur when current spending authority expires Sept. 30th, but continue prudent planning in case it does.Deputy Defense Secretary Ash Carter released a memo today entitled Guidance for Continuation of Operations in the Absence of Available

  • Run in remembrance

    Air Commandos from the 27th Special Operations Wing remembered the sacrifices made by Prisoner of War and Missing in Action service members by hosting a POW/MIA week. One of the events held was a POW/MIA Vigil Run Sept. 19-20, during which Airmen came together in teams to run on the track here

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