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Oct. 19, 2022
6th Special Operations Squadron is reassigned, provides new support

The 6th Special Operations Squadron, previously the 27th Special Operations Group Detachment 1, was officially activated here, Oct. 6, 2022.The 6 SOS is an MC-130J Commando II aircraft flying unit that fulfills the 27th Special Operations Wing’s commitment to the Air Force Special Operations
Sept. 14, 2022
310th Special Operations Squadron Mission Video

"We must transform ourselves from the AFSOC our nation has needed...into the AFSOC our nation will need in the future operating environment." -AFSOC CC, April 29, 2021.On May 4, 2021, the 310th Special Operations Squadron was activated at Cannon Air Force Base, as part of AFSOC's force generation
Sept. 7, 2022
Airman accelerates change through persistence

Carroll’s journey and level of success is a testimony to hard work, dedication and the impact of empowering Airmen with a culture of innovation. She did not allow a hurdle such as not winning a competition prevent her from accomplishing her goals.
July 22, 2022
27th Special Operations Security Forces Airmen conduct Wet Lab training

A wet lab allows security forces Airmen to conduct realistic standardized field sobriety tests with intoxicated subjects to better prepare Security Forces Airmen for real world situations. (U.S. Air Force photos by Airman 1st Class Cassidy Thomas)
July 20, 2022
For the Airmen, By the Airmen

The Airman’s Attic improves the quality of life for Airmen by providing some essentials when first arriving on station or when they are going through financial trouble. The Airmen that run Airman’s Attic are entrusted to lead a base-wide volunteer program, managing thousands of donated goods that
May 2, 2022
Cannon Air Force Base hosts the Operations Support Squadron Symposium 2022

The 27th Special Operations Wing hosted the Operations Support Squadron Symposium 2022. This event enabled Squadron Commanders and Senior Enlisted Leaders to communicate with Functional Managers from Air Force Special Operations Command and Headquarters Air Force to solve complex issues affecting
April 6, 2022
20th Special Operations Squadron, Wings of Blue Partner for CV-22 Jump Training

The U.S. Air Force Academy’s Wings of Blue parachute team partnered with the 20th Special Operations Squadron assigned to Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico, to conduct jump training from two CV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft.
March 11, 2022
US Army veterinarians provide training for Air Force military working dog handlers

U.S. Army Veterinary Corps members from a Public Health Activity tenant unit at Kirtland Air Force Base conducted quarterly tactical care training with U.S. Air Force 27th Special Operations Security Forces Squadron Military Working Dog (MWD) handlers, Feb. 14, 2022.As some of the only military
March 11, 2022
27th Special Operations Munitions Squadron conducts 100% inventory

The 27th Special Operations Munitions Squadron conducted a week-long inspection to verify all munitions are serviceable and usable by flying squadrons and ground forces at Cannon Air Force Base. The inspection ensures that the 27th Special Operation Wing can respond to crisis and contingencies at
Feb. 17, 2022
Cannon Air Commandos conduct degraded operations exercise, demonstrate ability to fulfill mission

The 20th Special Operations Squadron successfully demonstrated their ability to execute mission planning, respond to crisis events, and launch aircraft in a degraded operational environment.