Training at range proves beneficial for troops

A U.S. Air Force service member gives fellow troops commands during an exercise scenario at Melrose Air Force Range, N.M., Nov. 8, 2012. Special Operations Forces utilize the range's rough terrain and unique layout to conduct realistic training. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Alexxis Pons Abascal)

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A special forces unit member fires down range during an exercise at Melrose Air Force Range, N.M., Nov. 8, 2012. The range is one of Air Force Special Operations Command’s premiere training facilities and is utilized by multiple agencies and branches of the armed forces. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Ericka Engblom)

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Training at range proves beneficial for troops

Members of a special forces unit walk off an MC-130J Commando II during an exercise at Melrose Air Force Range, N.M., Nov. 5, 2012. The range is one of the Air Force’s premiere training facilities and is utilized by multiple agencies and branches of the armed forces. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Xavier Lockley)

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Training at range proves beneficial for troops

Published Nov. 16, 2012
By Senior Airman Alexxis Pons Abascal
27th Special Operations Wing Public Affairs

CANNON AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- The 27th Special Operations Wing hosted various Air Force bases as part of combined installation training at Melrose Air Force Range, N.M., Nov. 5-16.

Air Commandos stationed at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., teamed up with fellow service members and utilized the range's rough terrain and unique layout to conduct realistic training.

Special Operations Forces troops spent weeks honing skills and perfecting capabilities to better prepare them for state-side and global missions.

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