June 12, 2026 The Steadfast Line opens STARBASE facility The Steadfast Line cut the ribbon on a brand new Department of War STARBASE facility June 11, 2026, here, bringing hands-on science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics education to students from surrounding communities.
May 15, 2026 The Steadfast Line hosts MAFR Pronghorn Population Management Hunt program The Cannon Air Force Base Range Management Office is partnering with the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish for the sixth consecutive year to host the Melrose Air Force Range (MAFR) Pronghorn Population Management Hunt Program. This unique initiative provides hunting opportunities for
May 15, 2024 Cannon AFB, Melrose range, and surrounding community designated ‘Eastern New Mexico Sentinel Landscape’ A first for New Mexico -- Cannon Air Force Base, Melrose Air Force Range, and 2.4 million surrounding acres of land have been designated a sentinel landscape. The Eastern New Mexico Sentinel Landscape is one of five new landscapes designated by the Sentinel Landscapes Partnership -- a coalition
April 30, 2024 WWII Soldier's remains returned to hometown; Homer Mitchell buried in Portales The remains of U.S. Army Pvt. Homer Mitchell are displayed at his hometown after over 80 years of being categorized in a missing in action status, Portales, New Mexico, April 26, 2024. Mitchell, a Portales native, was killed in action during World War II, but his remains were unidentified, placing
March 26, 2024 27th SOMDG Medical Right Start educates Cannon newcomers The 27th Special Operations Medical Group began a new initiative to better inform newly arrived Air Commandos and their families about medical group processes and access to care at Cannon in February.
March 22, 2024 The Steadfast Line upholds 27th Bomb Group legacy with Bataan Memorial March The 27th Special Operations Wing hosted a memorial event to commemorate the Bataan Death March, March 22, 2024, at Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico.Over 500 Air Commandos, family members, and local community members participated in either a 16-mile relay ruck, an 8-mile individual ruck, or a
March 21, 2024 AC-130W Static Display Unveiled The 27th Special Operations Wing unveiled the Excalibur II, an AC-130W Stinger II static display, to honor its dedication as a wartime aircraft March 21, 2024, at Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico.
March 14, 2024 AFSOC honors JOCKEY-14 crew at 30th Anniversary Remembrance Ceremony Air Commandos gathered with friends and family to honor the crew of JOCKEY-14 during the 30th Anniversary Remembrance Ceremony at Hurlburt Field, Florida, March 14, 2024.