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Home of the 27th Special Operations Wing
The primary mission of the 27th Special Operations Wing is to plan and execute specialized and contingency operations using advanced aircraft, tactics, and air refueling techniques to infiltrate, exfiltrate, and resupply special operations forces and provide intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, and close air support in support of SOF operations.
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Take the pledge to recycle
CANNON AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- America Recycles Day is Nov. 15 and is dedicated to encouraging Americans to recycle and buy recycled products. Since its inception in 1997, the ARD campaign has grown to include millions of Americans pledging to increase their recycling habits at home and work, and to buy products made with recycled materials. Year after year, residents in every state of the nation participate in America Recycles Day events.
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Make a difference - volunteer
CANNON AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- The following list of volunteer opportunities have been provided by the Airman and Family Readiness Center:
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With gun rights come responsibilities
CANNON AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- Firearms and gunpowder have played a role in society for centuries and are even mentioned in the Bill of Rights.
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Contruction winding to a finish
CANNON AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. - A motorist winds around safety cones on DL Ingram Ave. on Nov. 3. Although Ingram has been opened for traffic, drivers should continue to exercise caution as the project is expected to be completed Nov. 10. (Air Force photo by Greg Allen)
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Community notes
CANNON AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- Angels in Blue need help
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The Commander's Action Line is a direct line to the 27th Special Operations Wing commander for any questions or suggestions about the Cannon community. To receive a response when calling the commander's action line, leave your name, unit and telephone number. Action lines of general interest to the community will be published on Cannon's Web site and can be viewed here. Others will be answered by a personal response. Feel free to call (575) 784-6909 or e-mail 27commander@cannon.af.mil
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Weather squadron releases balloon during training operation
KADENA AIR BASE, Japan -- From left: 1st. Lt. Lindsey Fennewald, Senior Airman Michael Jackson and Staff Sgt. Sara Klobucar, all from the 353rd Operations Support Squadron Weather Flight, release a helium-filled weather balloon here Oct. 27. A radiosonde attached to the weather balloon measures pressure, temperature and relative humidity as it ascends into the atmosphere; and sends the data back to the MW31 sounding system every one to two seconds. The data provides valuable input for computer forecast models, local forecasts and future weather research. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Aaron Cram)
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Land Navigation Course
KADENA AIR BASE, Japan -- Master Sgt. Christopher Juarez, 353rd Operations Support Squadron, points to a landmark between waypoints during a basic land navigation course Oct. 24 at a training site near here. Participants learned basic principles of land navigation including map reading, how to use a compass, and pace counting during the training. About 12 members of the 353rd Special Operations Group and 18th Wing participated in the course. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Aaron Cram)
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Hurlburt intel units win AF level awards
HURLBURT FIELD, Fla. -- Two intelligence units at Hurlburt Field have been named Best Intelligence Unit in their respective categories.
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16th SOS celebrates 40th anniversary, embarks on new adventure
HURLBURT FIELD, Fla. -- The 16th Special Operations Squadron is having a busy year. Not only are they in the midst of celebrating their 40th anniversary, they are also preparing for their impending move to Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico.
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Engineer bids farewell to 30 years of PAVE LOW
HURLBURT FIELD, Fla. -- He's just an everyday sort of guy, working toward his second retirement and looking forward to the golden years. He doesn't stand out in a crowd. In fact, many people have probably walked past him without a second thought, never realizing they were standing next to history.
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Airborne training
CANNON AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- Soldiers from U.S. Army Special Forces jump from an aircraft during training here Oct. 15. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Liliana Moreno)
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Airmen from Cannon and Hurlburt participate in CBRNE challenge
HURLBURT FIELD, Fla. -- Airmen from the 1st and 27th Special Operations Wings participated in Air Force Special Operations Command's first chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear exercise challenge here the week of Oct. 6.
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CFC Update
Cannon's 2008 Combined Federal Campaign has now reached 93.5 percent or $46,735 of its goal and 72.5 percent of base personnel have been contacted through Nov. 4. with three weeks remaining in the campaign.
The CFC is the world's largest and most successful workplace campaign. One of Cannon's goals is to have 100 percent contact of all Cannon personnel.
For information on how to contribute, contact Capt. Jason Wallace at 784-1873, Capt. David Duncan at 784-4419, Tech. Sgt. Rebecca Shelley at 784-4513 or your squadron representative. |
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