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July 20, 2017
High School athletes take on Cannon spec ops’ workout regimen

Student athletes from Clovis High School gained insight into air commando culture after touring through Cannon July 19, 2017.
July 18, 2017
Oklahoma Air National Guardsman participate in five-day close air support training event

More than 50 Airmen from Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve wings participated in a five-day close air support training event at two Arkansas training areas, July 10-14, 2017. Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) specialists from the 146th Air Support Operations Squadron coordinated the event
July 17, 2017
Joint HAHO jump at Talisman Saber 2017

Air Commandos of the 353rd Special Operations Wing participated in a high-altitude high-opening parachute jump with U.S. Marines during Talisman Saber exercises.The jump from an MC-130J Commando II flown by the 17th Special Operations Squadron was over Shoalwater Bay Training Area in Queensland,
July 17, 2017
919th Civil Engineers: More than meets the eye

Civil engineers encompass a wide range of jobs that are critical to maintaining military installations and ensuring the mission is completed, both at home and abroad. Members of the 919th Special Operations Civil Engineer Squadron are a group of hard-working individuals who are anything but typical.
July 14, 2017
Hurlburt Field maintainers prepare for Total Force Exercise 17-3

Hurlburt Airmen continue support for Total Force Exercise 17-3 at Smyrna, Tenn. The joint exercise is one of many in which the 1st Special Operations Wing participates.
July 13, 2017
Air Commandos participate in joint force exercise

Air Commandos participated in Total Force Exercise 17-3 in south Indiana, July 7-9, 2017. Airmen from the 1st Special Operations Wing conduct exercises with joint services to strengthen the development of joint leaders and teams to better understand the synergy of air, space, and cyber power, and
July 13, 2017
Electrical systems specialists light path to mission success

Every Air Force base and installation around the world requires electricity to operate successfully. Responsible for installing, repairing and maintaining this electrical network, electrical systems specialists ensure that our primary source of energy is always available. From space command
July 11, 2017
Forging airpower at Metals Tech shop

There’s a cacophony of noise emanating out of building 22 on base. Mallets striking bolts, grinding metal, sparks peppering the floor, the hiss of air compressors. The shop is bustling with work. Problems need fixing and the Airmen and civilian of the 27th Special Operations Maintenance Squadron
July 11, 2017
Intelligence driving operations at Talisman Saber 2017

Though hidden behind the scenes, the intelligence analysts of the 353rd Special Operations Group and their Australian counterparts paint the big picture of the warfighting scenario for Talisman Saber 2017, a biennial military training exercise from 23 June to 25 July throughout various locations in
July 10, 2017
Big Brother/Big Sisters of Northwest Florida seeking servicemembers as volunteers

“It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men”-- Frederick DouglassEleven-year-old Destiny looks forward to her time with her Big Sis, Staff Sgt. Leah Cloakey. They can read books together, maybe get an ice cream or just walk and talk. The best thing is that as her Big Sis,