News - Tag 27th Special Operations Wing

May 21, 2026
Dedicated crew chief program returns to Cannon flightline

A maintenance squadron assigned to the 27th Special Operations Wing recently reinstated its Dedicated Crew Chief program, rebuilding a maintenance initiative designed to foster aircraft maintenance ownership, strengthen mentorship, and enhance mission readiness.
May 18, 2026
27th Special Operations Wing will host Industry Day in Lubbock

The 27th Special Operations Wing will host its annual Industry Day on Friday, June 12 beginning at 8 a.m. in Lubbock, Texas.
Nov. 4, 2025
Cannon AFB PFAS virtual update postponed

The virtual public per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) update previously tentatively scheduled for November 13, 2025 has been postponed until further notice due to the lapse of appropriations.
July 21, 2025
27th Special Operations Wing holds Command Chief change of responsibility ceremony

The 27th Special Operations Wing held a change of responsibility, as U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Thomas Gunnell assumed responsibility as the 27th SOW’s twelfth command chief during a ceremony held here, July 21, 2025.
July 14, 2025
SOUTHERN STAR ’25: 27th Special Operations Wing projects power with partners in Chile

SANTIAGO, Chile — From the sunbaked airstrips of Antofagasta to the bustling port of Valparaíso and the icy channels of Punta Arenas, elite troops from six nations dove into SOUTHERN STAR ’25, Latin America’s premier multinational special operations exercise. Designed around a simulated United
June 12, 2025
Steadfast Line expands CDL training program

The 27th Special Operations Wing’s ground transportation is expanding its commercial driver’s license (CDL) program to offer opportunities for Air Commandos in all Air Force Specialty Codes to receive the training, as well as endorsements for more vehicles.
April 11, 2025
COMAFSOC visits Cannon AFB

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Michael Conley, center, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, tours Melrose Air Force Range, New Mexico, April 9, 2025. MAFR recently earned Joint National Training Capability accreditation solidifying its role in building lethality and readiness for AFSOC and
March 14, 2025
Remembering the crew of Demise 25: honoring their legacy

March 14, 2025, marks the eighth anniversary of the tragic loss of the crew of Demise 25 when their U-28A Draco crashed near Clovis Municipal Airport in 2017.
March 11, 2025
Cannon AFB hosts 4th annual Bataan Memorial Death March

The 27th Special Operations Wing hosted the 4th annual Bataan Memorial Death March to honor the memory of the service members who became prisoners of war on the Bataan peninsula during World War II, March 7, 2025.
Jan. 31, 2025
27th Special Operations Medical Group pharmacy aims to innovate and improve their services

The pharmacy team at the 27th Special Operations Medical Group has made strides in improving patient care and efficiency over the last year, aiming to address staffing shortages and modernize processes to better serve the base community.Leadership at the 27th Special Operations Health Care