Civic leaders visit RAF Mildenhall for 352 SOG expansion

352nd SOG welcomes Osprey to fleet

The 352nd Special Operations Group resurrected a key capability June 24, 2013, when two CV-22B Ospreys touched down here.The Ospreys are the first of 10 slated to arrive as part of the 352nd SOG expansion, which will last through the end of 2014.The CV-22 fills part of the role previously

27th SOW takes stand against sexual assault

All services were directed by the secretary of defense to conduct a Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Stand-Down Day for military and civilian personnel before July 1, 2013. Col. Buck Elton, 27th Special Operation Wing commander, spoke to crowds in nine, hour-long briefings to ensure everyone

27th SOW hosts New Mexico government conference

The 27th Special Operations Wing greeted more than 50 local government officials as part of the New Mexico Association of Counties tour at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., June 19. Col. Dave Piech, 27th Special Operations Mission Support Group commander, invited the group as part of the wing's ongoing

USSOCOM commander visits Cannon

The 27th Special Operations Wing welcomed U.S. Navy Adm. William McRaven, United States Special Operations Command commander, and his wife, Georgeann McRaven, for a comprehensive look into operations at Cannon Air Force Base and Melrose Air Force Range N.M., June 19.  Click here for a slideshow of

Bear sightings on Hurlburt, no shortage of courage

Black bear sightings are a regular occurrence here at Hurlburt Field, Fla.Kristal Walsh, 1st Special Operations Civil Engineer Squadron environmental specialist, gave Airmen and their families easy guidelines to keep bears away and simple tactics for emergency situations by telling her story.In

Air Commandos bring kids to work

Airmen brought their children to work today to see work centers, tour the base airpark, and enjoy the festivities during the Air Force Special Operations Command picnic here at Hurlburt Field, Fla."Me and my daughter, Amelia, enjoyed the tour of the airpark," said Senior Master Sgt. Charles Godfrey,

Cannon showcases capabilities to honorary commanders

The 27th Special Operations Maintenance Group and 27th Special Operations Medical Group welcomed back Cannon's honorary commanders for an in-depth look at operations as part of a tour at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., June 7. The 27th Special Operations Wing Honorary Command Program is geared toward

AFREP: Saving the Air Force time and money

If it's broken and on its way to the trash can, there's a four-man shop here who may be able to fix it.The Air Force Repair Enhancement Program shop repairs otherwise unserviceable equipment.The technicians use their expertise to fix anything from a circuit board to a physical training timer, all

"Cheeba Chews" can cause career issues

The latest trends in consumption and distribution of tetrahydrocannabinol, also known as THC, may impact Air Commandos."Cheeba Chews," which look like taffy candy, have been showing up in different locations. The "medicated" chews contain 70mg to 175mg of THC, which is normally found in marijuana,