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Oct. 7, 2024
Air Force awards soil sampling contract to support Cannon AFB rinsate release response

The Department of the Air Force has awarded a nearly $150,000 contract to sample soil below a fire training pond here for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, as part of an on-going response to a release of about 7,600 gallons of water containing the substances into the lined pond in
Sept. 24, 2024
Photo Story: 9th Special Operations Squadron conducts night flight

Members of the 9th Special Operations Squadron conducted nighttime aerial training operations, here, on Sept. 11, 2024.
Sept. 23, 2024
Photo Story: Air Commandos celebrate life of Staff Sgt. Tristen Wright

Wright was assigned to the 27th Special Operations Logistics Readiness Squadron, here, and was deployed in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. His decorations include a U.S. Air and Space Force Commendation Medal, a U.S. Air Force Achievement Medal with two oak leaf clusters and “C” devices, an
Sept. 11, 2024
Cannon AFB first to test new AFSOC Combat Readiness Inspection

The 27th Special Operations Wing conducted its first Combat Readiness Inspection as a part of Emerald Warrior 24 FTX II in various locations throughout the western United States, Aug. 4 to Aug. 9, 2024.
Sept. 4, 2024
Photo Story: 27th SOCES EOD participates in Medic Rodeo 2024

U.S. Air Force Explosive Ordnance Disposal technicians from the 27th Special Operations Civil Engineer Squadron conducted deployed training with Medic Rodeo 2024 teams at Melrose Air Force Range, New Mexico, Aug. 13, 2024. The EOD technicians provided expeditionary force protection for the medic
Sept. 4, 2024
Cannon AFB’s 9th SOS awarded 2023 best USAF air refueling crew

Two MC-130J Commando II crews assigned to the 9th Special Operations Squadron at Cannon Air Force Base were awarded the 2023 Brig. Gen. Ross G. Hoyt Award, here, for distinguished service during a presidentially-directed contingency operation.
Aug. 30, 2024
Cannon receiving DAF support for investigation regarding rinsate release

The Department of the Air Force is investigating the release of about 7,000 gallons of water containing per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or “PFAS,” into a lined retention pond at the fire training area, here, between July 9 and July 15. The DAF will update community members during the next PFAS
Aug. 29, 2024
Photo Story: Air Force Inspector General visits Cannon AFB

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Stephen Davis, Department of the Air Force Inspector General visits the Steadfast Line to discuss the capabilities of the 27th Special Operations Wing’s Mission Sustainment Team, Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico, July 30, 2024.
Aug. 21, 2024
Photo Story: Cannon AFB hosts Maj. Gen. Ryder

On Aug. 12-13, 2024, the 27th SOW hosted Maj. Gen. Jeannine M. Ryder to discuss obstacles to specialty medical care access for Cannon AFB and the surrounding community. Her time at Cannon coincided with the 15th annual Medic Rodeo.
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.