Dec. 12, 2024 Expanded Circuit Rider Program at Cannon Air Force Base enhances access to specialty care The 27th Special Operations Medical Group has expanded the Circuit Rider Program at Cannon Air Force Base to address the accessibility of medical specialty care, offering certified specialists in a range of fields.
Sept. 1, 2024 This Month in the AFMS: Senate confirms new surgeon general, flight nurse awarded Bronze Star Medal, MEDIC-X, annual Medic Rodeo, and the 59th Medical Wing In this month’s look around the Air Force Medical Service, the Senate confirms Maj. Gen. John J. DeGoes as next Air Force Surgeon General, a flight nurse awarded Bronze Star Medal, Innovative Readiness Training for the Blackfeet Nation, and more.
Aug. 22, 2024 Eglin Airmen win 15th annual Medic Rodeo Teams from across the Air Force competed in challenging training scenarios intended to give them tactical combat casualty care training.
Aug. 22, 2024 Cannon Air Force Base hosts Maj. Gen. Jeannine M. Ryder On Aug. 12-13, 2024, the 27th Special Operations Wing hosted Maj. Gen. Jeannine M. Ryder to discuss obstacles to specialty medical care access for Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico, and the surrounding community. Her time at Cannon AFB coincided with the 15th annual Medic Rodeo.
Aug. 22, 2024 Cannon Air Force Base hosts 15th annual Medic Rodeo The 27th Special Operations Wing hosted the 15th annual Medic Rodeo at Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico, Aug. 12-15, 2024.
Sept. 28, 2023 Medical Support Summit brings senior leaders to Cannon The Commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, Lt. Gen. Tony Bauernfeind, hosted a Medical Support Summit at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., Sept. 25-26.
Sept. 13, 2023 10th Medical Group rustles up win at Medic Rodeo The U.S. Air Force Academy’s 10th Medical Group bucked the competition to take home first place at the 2023 Medic Rodeo competition at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M. Aug. 21-25.
Sept. 1, 2022 316th MDG takes second in AF-wide Medic Rodeo A team of Airmen from the 316th Medical Group placed second in the 13th anniversary of the Medic Rodeo at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., held Aug. 15-18, 2022.
Aug. 25, 2022 17th MDG medics compete in 2022 Medic Rodeo This year, the 27th Special Operations Wing hosted its 13th annual Medic Rodeo, an Air Force-wide competition that incorporates teams from across the Air Force to participate in 30 challenges that test the strength and knowledge of each team.
Aug. 22, 2022 Medic Rodeo 2022: Cutting edge medical training Air Force wide This is the first Medic Rodeo since 2019, following a cancellation in 2020 and 2021 due to the global pandemic. For the first time, the teams consisted of two emergency medical technicians, one medical officer, and one enlisted non-medic.
Aug. 16, 2021 The future is now The 27th Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Innovation Cell has begun testing exoskeletons as a potential countermeasure to combat fatigue among the maintainers.
March 9, 2020 Two sides of the rescue coin Sinéad Brosnan, the daughter of two Irish immigrants, searched for something more meaningful to do with her time in the small town of Florida, New York. Something that would give her and her family a sense of pride. More than after school sports or succeeding academically. As a self-proclaimed
Sept. 23, 2019 Medic Rodeo comes to Cannon for another iteration The 27th Special Operations Medical Group hosted 19 Air Force medical technician teams from bases around the world for the 12th annual Medic Rodeo, Sept. 17-20, at Cannon Air Force Base and Melrose Air Force Range.
Sept. 4, 2019 27th Special Operations Medical Group redesignates two squadrons The 27th Special Operations Medical Group redesignated the 27th Special Operations Aerospace Medicine Squadron to the 27th Special Operations Operational Medical Readiness Squadron and the 27th Special Operations Medical Operations Squadron to the 27th Special Operations Health Care Operational
Feb. 12, 2019 Cannon’s catalyst program to help Airmen develop best version of ‘self’ Mental and physical. Mind and muscle. Airmen need to be fit, throughout their will and body. The success of the 27th Special Operations Wing’s mission depends on our Special Operations Forces Airmen solidifying their unwavering 24/7 commitment to the Air Force. The Preservation of the Force and
Aug. 13, 2018 Air Force Surgeon General visits Cannon Air Force Medical Service leadership paid a multi-day visit to Cannon Air Force Base, Aug. 7-9, 2018.U.S. Air Force Surgeon General Lt. Gen. Dorothy A. Hogg and the Medical Enlisted Force and Enlisted Chief, Chief Master Sgt. George Cum timed their visit to overlap with the base’s annual Emergency
March 1, 2018 New medical group building officially opens With a snip from an oversized pair of scissors, the new 27th Special Operations Medical Group facility was officially opened Feb. 23 at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M.