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  • RAPCON: The guides of the sky

    Cannon's Radar Approach Control (RAPCON) provides critical flight information to aircraft flying in and around the base. These air traffic control specialists ensure the safe and efficient flow of air traffic with a reach far beyond visual abilities.

  • 352nd SOAMXS adapts, executes mission

    Despite the early hour, it’s hard to stay tired as frosty-morning air stings any exposed skin. The sun hasn’t risen on the flightline at RAF Mildenhall, but the 352nd Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron maintainers are already preparing to launch an MC-130 J Commando II assigned to the

  • Air Force releases MQ-9A crash report

    The Abbreviated Accident Investigation Board report for an MQ-9A crash in 2015, was approved for release on Jan. 20.The aircraft, assigned to the 27th Special Operations Wing at Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico, crashed in an open field near Kandahar International Airport, Afghanistan on Nov. 18,

  • AFSOC evolves policies, maintains high standards

    Air Force Special Operations Command recently announced new policies on dress and appearance for Air Commandos worldwide.The new supplement clarifies the proper wear of the Operational Camouflage Pattern (OCP) uniform, and A2CU two-piece flight suit. It also addresses new patches, emblems and

  • 352nd SOMXS enables global SOF support

    From inspection to launch, Airmen of the 352nd Special Operations Maintenance Squadron work night and day to ensure the CV-22 fleet stationed at RAF Mildenhall, U.K., is prepared to deliver its one-of-a-kind combination of speed, range and operational flexibility for special operations missions.

  • In the company of heroes: Pararescue chief retires after 30 years

    Over the course of his thirty-year career, he was decorated nine times for actions that saved dozens --if not hundreds-- on and off the battlefield. He was a major command pararescueman of the year, an Air Force Pitsenbarger Award recipient valor under fire, and AF pararescue senior NCO of the

  • USAFSOS brings education to Kadena

    The United States Air Force Special Operations School (USAFSOS) sent a team of faculty members to the 353rd Special Operations Group to train Air Commandos here, Dec. 5-16, 2016. By hosting the training at Kadena, we are saving the Air Force almost $1 million, said Lt. Col. Chris Portele, commandant

  • SERE, DAGRE, aircrew practice personnel recovery ops

    Air Commandos of the 353rd Special Operations Group and Marines from III Marine Expeditionary Force practiced personnel recovery operations, Jan. 6, 2017, at Camp Hansen, Japan. This is recurring training for basic survival and contacting friendly forces.