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Aug. 20, 2024
Cannon AFB hosts 15th annual Medic Rodeo

The 27th Special Operations Wing hosted the 15th annual Medic Rodeo at Cannon AFB, New Mexico, Aug. 12-15, 2024. 18 teams from across the Air Force traveled to Curry County for several days of challenging training scenarios intended to give them tactical combat casualty care (TCCC) training.
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. 12, 2024
Photo Story: WWII Soldier's remains returned to hometown; Samuel Prince buried in Clovis

Leaders and base honor guard members from the 27th Special Operations Wing attended the funeral of U.S. Army Sgt. Samuel Prince in Clovis, New Mexico, Aug. 8, 2024. Prince, who was a veteran of the Battle of Bataan and the Bataan Death March, died as a Prisoner of War in 1942. His remains were left
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 24, 2024
6th SOS realigns, 6th SOAMXS activated

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Christoffer Tidwell took command of the 6th Special Operations Squadron during a ceremony that also realigned the squadron under the 492nd Special Operations Wing, July 9, 2024, here. Simultaneously, the 6th Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron was activated under
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.
May 7, 2024
Cannon AFB Medical Group continues targeted care model

Targeted Care aims to match individuals seeking mental health care to the appropriate support, with the goal of increasing mental health care access for Airmen and their families across Cannon AFB.
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.