1st SOW among first military units on the ground in Haiti

The 1st Special Operations Wing put their readiness training to good use this week as they became among the first military responders to provide humanitarian assistance to Haiti after the devastating earthquake that rocked the island Tuesday evening.Tuesday night, the 1st SOW put aircrew members

Special Tactics Airmen provide humanitarian relief to Haiti

Two MC-130Hs from the 15th Special Operations Squadron and multiple teams from the 720th Special Tactics Group deployed to Haiti Wednesday in support of humanitarian operations in Haiti. These teams bring an array of capabilities with them to the devastated country."Our special tactics teams have

Hurlburt Airmen prepare to assist in humanitarian effort in Haiti

Venerable special tactics warrior earns Legion of Merit

The commander of Air Force Special Operations Command presented the Legion of Merit medal to a retiring combat control veteran during a brief ceremony here Jan. 5, 2010.The medal Lt. Gen. Donald C. Wurster presented to Chief Master Sgt. Mike Ramos, the AFSOC combat control functional manager, served

Hurlburt conducts no-notice exercise

Col. Greg Lengyel, 1st Special Operations Wing commander, directed a no-notice active shooter scenario exercise today at 11:30 a.m. in the 1st Special Operations Wing headquarters building.The scenario was intended to simulate the recent Fort Hood, Texas, shooting to test the reactions of first

First career ALOs receive training in joint air and space operations at 505th CCW

The first class of new career air liaison officers (ALOs) will graduate from the 13-day joint air and space operations course at the 505th Command and Control Wing on Dec. 17th. While the 505th CCW's Joint Air and Space Operations Center Command and Control Course (JAOC2C) has trained Army, Air

Santa makes early appearance for one Cannon family

Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus, but here at the 27th Special Operations Wing he is not the jolly fat man dressed in red. All one shopper at the BX knows is that someone who retired from the military made her family holidays a lot brighter. Charlotte Riojas was patiently waiting at the BX

SOG Airmen recognized for volunteer efforts

Members of the 353rd Maintenance Squadron were honored by Okinawa City Mayor Mitsuko Tomon Dec. 11 with a certificate of appreciation for their support of the Rainbow Heights Single Mothers Shelter. The Airmen of the 353rd MXS make several trips each year to the shelter to donate toys, sports

Clovis community brings holiday spirit to Cannon Airmen

More than 250 single Airmen gathered at the base chapel  Dec. 10 to celebrate Christmas with a hearty holiday meal, drawings for gifts such as computers and big-screen televisions and the opportunity to exchange the spirit of the season with each other.The annual event, dubbed "Single

USO officials honor 5 Air Force Medal of Honor recipients, AFSOC Airman of Year

Officials of the Metropolitan New York USO held their 48th Annual Armed Forces Gala and Gold Medal Dinner and honored the only five living Air Force Medal of Honor recipients Dec. 9 in New York City. The USO's Distinguished Service Award was presented to Col. Bernard F. Fisher, Col. James P.