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Sept. 24, 2024
Photo Story: 9th Special Operations Squadron conducts night flight

Members of the 9th Special Operations Squadron conducted nighttime aerial training operations, here, on Sept. 11, 2024.
Sept. 23, 2024
Photo Story: Air Commandos celebrate life of Staff Sgt. Tristen Wright

Wright was assigned to the 27th Special Operations Logistics Readiness Squadron, here, and was deployed in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. His decorations include a U.S. Air and Space Force Commendation Medal, a U.S. Air Force Achievement Medal with two oak leaf clusters and “C” devices, an
Aug. 17, 2024
News Release: 27th SOW mourns loss of deployed Airman

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Tristen Wright, 28, of Palm Bay, Florida, died Aug. 15, 2024, in a non-combat related incident at an undisclosed location. Wright was assigned to the 27th Special Operations Logistics Readiness Squadron, here, and was deployed in support of Operation Inherent Resolve.
Aug. 9, 2024
CSAF and CMSAF visit Cannon AFB

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin and Chief Master Sgt.of the Air Force David Flosi visited The Steadfast Line, Aug. 7, 2024, to meet with Airmen and family members regarding the 27th Special Operation Wing’s unconventional mission, Cannon AFB’s unique quality of life challenges as a remote
July 30, 2024
Air Commando helps bring closure to POW/MIA families

In 2023, U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Robert Hile, an EOD team leader assigned to the 27th Special Operations Civil Engineering Squadron at Cannon AFB, New Mexico, spent six weeks on a DPAA mission to Laos People's Democratic Republic to recover the remains of two Air Force pilots who went missing in
July 30, 2024
Photo Story: Maj. Gen. Trevino visits 27th SOCONS

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Alice Treviño, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Contracting, Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics, visited the 27th Special Operations Contracting Squadron on July 24, 2024.
July 19, 2024
Photo Story: Cannon AFB hosts New Mexico Governor Lujan Grisham

On July 8, 2024, 27th SOW leaders hosted New Mexico Governor Lujan Grisham for a mission immersion and quality of life update at Cannon AFB, New Mexico.
June 6, 2024
Photo Story: Wohlfed 24-2 preps Cannon AFB EOD, DAGRE, SERE

Over three days, Wohlfed 24-2 trained combat support Airmen from the 27th SOW in nine expeditionary skillsets at Melrose Air Force Range.
June 4, 2024
Highlight: The Steadfast Line celebrates AANHPI Heritage Month with luau

The Cannon AFB Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility council hosted the event in Cannon AFB's leased Sendero Apartment Complex, May 31, 2024.
May 1, 2024
The 318th Troop Carrier Squadron: 80 years of special operations service

2024 marks the 80th anniversary of the formation of the 318th Troop Carrier Squadron, the World War II Air Commando predecessor to The Steadfast Line's 318th Special Operations Squadron.

CAFB deemed 'all clear'

CAFB conducting Active Shooter protocol

CAFB hosts first airshow since 2018

CMSAF JoAnne S. Bass visits Cannon AFB

CAFB partners with Clovis and Portales to address quality of life

Cannon Contractors to Establish Partnership with Local Community

Security Forces posting on Cannon AFB

Cannon aircraft transport from Melrose Air Force Range