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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.
April 23, 2024
US 60/84 and NM-467 construction from April to October 2024

From approximately April 23, 2024, to Oct. 2, 2024, the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) will be conducting construction to install a traffic signal at the intersection of U.S. Highway 60/84 and New Mexico Highway 467.
April 12, 2024
UK RAF exchange officer commands AFSOC Special Operations Task Group during Arctic Edge 24

From Feb. 23, 2024, to March 11, 2024, U.K. Royal Air Force Squadron Leader Tom Keating led a U.S. Air Force Special Operations Task Group while assigned to the 27th Special Operations Wing as an international exchange officer. Keating, serving as an MC-130J Commando II pilot with the 6th Special
April 4, 2024
Cannon AFB pediatric brain cancer study findings published

An occurrence study that assessed the rate of pediatric brain cancer among children of Active-Duty Air Force parents assigned to Cannon AFB between 2010 and 2020 has concluded and a report was published on Feb. 12, 2024.