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April 4, 2023
Dream to fly: U-28A pilot overcomes hurdles to achieve dreams

U.S. Air Force Capt. Fiona Akoth immigrated to America from Kisumu, Kenya at the age of nine where she later attended the United States Air Force Academy and eventually became a U-28A pilot.
April 3, 2023
CMSAF Visits Cannon Air Force Base

Chief Bass serves as the personal advisor to the Chief of Staff and the Secretary of the Air Force on all issues regarding the welfare, readiness, morale, and proper utilization and progress of more than 600,000 total force Airmen.
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.
Dec. 14, 2021
MST 2 Conducts Arctic Exercise

Det 1, 27 SOMSG tests capabilities, resiliency in Alaska
May 27, 2021
Cannon Defenders Celebrate National Police Week

Members of the 27th Special Operations Security Forces Squadron participated in multiple events during the week of May 10 - May 14 to commemorate National Police Week.National Police Week pays tribute to the local, state, and federal peace officers who have died or who have been disabled in the line
May 11, 2021
310th Special Operations Squadron Stands Up

The 310th Special Operations Squadron, previously the 27th Special Operations Group Detachment 1, was officially activated here May 4, 2021.The 310 SOS, a U-28A Draco aircraft squadron, is the first manifestation of the four-squadron per aircraft-type concept. This concept is intended to allow more
Jan. 19, 2021
The Show Must Go On

The newly formed theatre club, base and local community members get an opportunity to express themselves artistically while still maintaining COVID-safe practices.
Dec. 15, 2020
'Tis the Season for Responsible Drinking

“Happy holidays!” We hear it every year amidst the hustle and bustle of the season, with countless friends, family, co-workers, and advertisements reminding us that this time of year is meant to be enjoyed. However, the holidays are also fraught with stressors that often stem from these very same
Dec. 10, 2020
'A Tribute to Persistence:' SecAF Presents Air Force Cross to Special Tactics Airman

Snapped awake by the sound of belt-fed machine gun fire, then-Senior Airman Alaxey Germanovich, a combat controller assigned to the 26th Special Tactics Squadron, surveys the compound he had dozed off in after several sleepless days of combat.“I look around and I don’t see any of my American
Nov. 26, 2020
Raider Reunited

SOF legend visits Cannon, aircraft he flew in historic operation