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June 7, 2017
Air Commando earns Distinguished Flying Cross

Technical Sergeant James M. McKay was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross last Friday, June 2, 2017, for his actions during an urgent evacuation of American citizens in Africa on December 21, 2013.
June 2, 2017
Application window opens for enlisted RPA pilot selection board

Airmen interested in becoming enlisted remotely piloted aircraft pilots have until Nov. 15 to submit completed application packages, including physical exams, to the Air Force Personnel Center.
June 1, 2017
58th SOW instructors receive Distinguished Flying Cross medals

Four instructors from the 58th Special Operations Wing were presented Distinguished Flying Cross medals during a ceremony at Kirtland Air Force Base May 23.
June 1, 2017
Retired Maj. Gen. Philip Volpe discusses Battle of Mogadishu combat medical care

Retired U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Philip Volpe discusses combat medical care during, and after, the Battle of Mogadishu with medics at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland.
June 1, 2017
AF seeks 2017 Sijan award nominations

The Air Force is accepting nominations for the 2017 Lance P. Sijan U.S. Air Force Leadership Award. The award recognizes the accomplishments of officers and enlisted leaders who demonstrate the highest qualities of leadership in the performance of their duties and conduct of their lives. Sijan was
June 1, 2017
352nd SOW give insider's look on Spouse Appreciation Day

The 352nd Special Operations Wing held a Spouse Appreciation Day May 25, 2017, at RAF Mildenhall, U.K. The mission for the day was to give spouses an insider’s look at the wing’s mission, express gratitude for their support and sacrifice and, of course, have fun.
May 31, 2017
524th SOS relocates from Cannon to Duke Field

The flag of the 524th Special Operations Squadron is relocating from Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico, to Duke Field, Florida. The unit's move uproots a long legacy with Cannon's host unit, and it joins an organization with a deep, special operations history.
May 31, 2017
MQ-9A abbreviated AIB report released

The Abbreviated Accident Investigation Board report for an MQ-9A assigned to the 27th Special Operations Wing at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., which crashed July 5, 2016, at an undisclosed location, was released on May 31.While flying with the autopilot engaged, the aircraft experienced an
May 29, 2017
353rd SOG & 40th SQDN host USEMB New Zealand

Members of the 353rd Special Operations Group and Royal New Zealand Air Force 40th Squadron showcased the military cooperation efforts between the U.S. and New Zealand militaries during a visit by U.S. Embassy New Zealand’s Chargé d'Affaires and staffers, April 19-20, 2017 at RNZAF Base Woodbourne,
May 29, 2017
353rd SOG and RNZAF increase partnership capacity

Members of the 353rd Special Operations Group increased military cooperation with the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) during the fourth iteration of Exercise Teak Net, which took place April 15-18, 2017 at RNZAF Base Auckland and April 18-28, 2017 at RNZAF Base Woodbourne, New Zealand.“The