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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.
July 15, 2024
Johnston takes command of the 27th Special Operations Wing

The 27th Special Operations Wing welcomed a new commander during a change of command ceremony at Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico, July 15, 2024.
July 1, 2024
Conley promoted to lieutenant general ahead of AFSOC change of command

Air Commandos, family, and friends gathered here to honor Brig. Gen. Michael Conley, director of operations for Air Force Special Operations Command, as he was promoted to lieutenant general by Lt. Gen. Tony Bauernfeind, AFSOC commander, July 1, in preparation to his assumption of command July 2.
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.
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.