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  • Cannon AFB’s new MindGym sharpens Air Commandos’ cognition

    On Feb. 6, 2024, the 27th Special Operations Wing leadership and resiliency teams celebrated the opening of Cannon’s Lumena MindGym. The MindGym is a cognitive training device designed to enhance Air Commandos’ mindfulness during high-stress situations, sharpening the critical thinking skills and

  • 33rd SOS welcomes incoming commander

    Col. Michael Jackson, 27th Special Operations Group commander, hands the 33rd Special Operations Squadron guideon to its new commander, Lt. Col. Timothy Rott, at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., June 5, 2019. Rott took command from Lt. Col. Roderic Butz, and will resume the squadron's mission of

  • 9th SOS celebrates 75 years of air power

    For years, the 9th Special Operations Squadron has supported Cannon’s mission to provide readiness in executing global special operations. Now, it’s time for Cannon to support the 9th as they celebrate 75 years of air power.

  • Cannon provides CV-22 support for short-notice SECDEF and CJCS tasking

    Feb. 23 2018, the 27th Special Operations Wing, in coordination with the 58th Special Operations Wing (Kirtland AFB, NM), executed a short notice tasking to support U.S. Acting Secretary of Defense Patrick M. Shanahan, Chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff, Marine Corps Gen. Joseph Dunford, the

  • Keeping planes in the air

    Senior Airman Brandon Conover, 27th Special Operations Air Maintenance Squadron hydraulics systems technician, has been working at Cannon for over two years now. He loves the feeling of ownership over an aircraft, as he plays a vital role in ensuring his aircraft, a MC-130J Commando II, can fly.

  • Keeping Airmen fit to fight with health promotions

    Airmen that work under Air Force Special Operations Command deploy often. They provide support to combat operations around the world. It’s a task as demanding as any other major command, asking a lot from the human body and mind to excel. For Airmen at Cannon, the fight to stay physically relevant

  • 27th SOMDG moves into new clinic

    The 27th Special Operations Medical Group is currently undergoing their move into the newly-built clinic on base and will be fully operational Feb. 7, 2017.