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  • 16th Special Operations Squadron

    Mission The 16th Special Operations Squadron (16 SOS), located at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M, is one the flying squadrons assigned to the 27th Special Operations Wing. The squadron flies the AC-130H Spectre gunship, a heavily armed aircraft designed for close air support, armed reconnaissance,

  • 3rd Special Operations Squadron

    The 3rd Special Operations Squadron accomplishes global special operations tasking as a member of the Air Force component of United States Special Operations Command. It directly supports theater commanders by providing precision weapons employment and persistent intelligence, surveillance, and

  • 27th Special Operations Mission Support Group

    The primary mission of the 27th Special Operations Mission Support Group is to provide combat support and base sustainment services to ensure the mission readiness of the 27th Special Operations Wing. These support services and activities include providing housing, facilities/infrastructure, fire

  • 27TH SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMPTROLLER SQUADRON

    The 27th Special Operations Comptroller Squadron is a 27th SOW staff agency managing the financial business of Cannon Air Force Base. Its financial professionals strive for continuous, courteous and accurate customer service while providing peacetime and wartime worldwide support to all members,

  • 33rd Special Operations Squadron

    The 33rd Special Operations Squadron became an active component of the 27th Special Operations Wing July 31, 2009. This newly assigned squadron was formed in direct response to combat needs of today's overseas contingency operations. Lineage: Organized as 33 Aero Squadron on 12 June 1917;

  • 27th Special Operations Communications Squadron

    The 27th Special Operations Communications Squadron provides combat-ready command and control, communications and information services for the 27th Special Operations Wing to support in-garrison and deployable warfighting missions worldwide. Its Airmen operate and maintain fixed and deployable

  • 318th Special Operations Squadron

    The 318th SOS, located on Cannon AFB, N.M., flies light and medium transport aircraft such as the Pilatus PC-12 and the M-28 Skytruck. The unit utilizes these aircraft to accomplish global special operations taskings as an Air Force component member of United States Special Operations Command. Crews

  • 27th Special Operations Force Support Squadron

    Mission Statement Enable Air Commando Combat readiness through unrivaled combat support and community service. Vision Award-winning team dedicated to providing Superior customer service and programs that promote readiness, esprit de corps, and quality of life for all Cannon Air Commandos and their

  • 27th Special Operations Contracting Squadron

    The 27th Special Operations Contracting Squadron provides comprehensive contracting support, acquisition planning and business advice to the 27th Special Operations Wing and 12 associate units. The 27th SOCONS is responsible for providing rapid-responsive contingency contracting support for wartime

  • 27th Special Operations Logistics Readiness Squadron

    The 27th Special Operations Logistics Readiness Squadron is comprised of four flights providing total support to the 27th Special Operations Wing and associate units by meeting a full spectrum of logistic needs through the efficient supply of material and fuels, the expert management and maintenance

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The 17 SOS, known as the Jackals, is the latest squadron activated as part of Air Force Special Operations Command force generation model. See how they're people are driving CAFB into future operating environments!

3rd Quarterly Community Meeting

Video by Staff Sgt. Peter Reft
September 2021 Cannon AFB PFOS/PFOA Virtual Meeting
27th Special Operations Wing
Sept. 15, 2021 | 01:12:58
The 27th Special Operations Wing and the Air Force Civil Engineer Center hosted a virtual public meeting to provide updates to its on-going actions to address Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS), identified at Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico.

This is the third meeting of a planned series of quarterly meetings focused on the Air Force’s response to PFAS. AFCEC’s environmental experts will be available to answer questions regarding these efforts. The Air Force welcomes and encourages public participation and involvement.
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