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27th Special Operations Wing

U.S. Air Force

The 27th Special Operations Wing is a special operations unit of the United States Air Force based at Cannon Air Force Base in New Mexico. The wing is responsible for executing a variety of specialized missions, including unconventional warfare, combat search and rescue, and intelligence gathering. It is equipped with a fleet of specialized aircraft, such as the CV-22 Osprey and AC-130 gunship, to support its mission requirements. The 27th Special Operations Wing plays a critical role in supporting global missions and conducting operations in challenging and hostile environments.

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The 27th Special Operations Wing was originally activated as the 27th Bombardment Group in 1940, and was redesignated as a special operations wing in 2006.
During World War II, the 27th Bombardment Group operated B-24 Liberators in the Pacific theater, conducting bombing missions against Japanese forces.
The 27th Special Operations Wing played a key role in Operation Eagle Claw, the failed attempt to rescue American hostages in Iran in 1980.
Members of the 27th Special Operations Wing have been awarded numerous decorations for their service, including the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Air Force Cross.
The wing is based at Cannon Air Force Base in New Mexico, and is tasked with conducting special operations missions around the world.
In addition to its combat missions, the 27th Special Operations Wing also provides humanitarian assistance and disaster relief in areas affected by natural disasters.
The wing has a long and storied history of working closely with other special operations units, including the Navy SEALs and Army Special Forces.
One of the most famous operations conducted by the 27th Special Operations Wing was the capture of Saddam Hussein in 2003.
The wing has been involved in numerous training exercises with foreign military forces, helping to build international partnerships and improve interoperability.
Members of the 27th Special Operations Wing undergo rigorous training to prepare for their missions, including specialized training in aircraft piloting, combat tactics, and survival skills.

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27th Special Operations Wing

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Roland Goodloe

U.S. Navy Military Retiree · 1983 - 1985

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Blue H. Liles

U.S. Air Force · 1998 - 2004

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Jonathan Englert

U.S. Navy Veteran · 1974 - 1979

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Varney Milner

U.S. Navy Veteran · 1957 - 1960

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About 27th Special Operations Wing

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Historical Facts

The 27th Special Operations Wing was originally activated as the 27th Bombardment Group in 1940, and was redesignated as a special operations wing in 2006.
During World War II, the 27th Bombardment Group operated B-24 Liberators in the Pacific theater, conducting bombing missions against Japanese forces.
The 27th Special Operations Wing played a key role in Operation Eagle Claw, the failed attempt to rescue American hostages in Iran in 1980.
Members of the 27th Special Operations Wing have been awarded numerous decorations for their service, including the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Air Force Cross.
The wing is based at Cannon Air Force Base in New Mexico, and is tasked with conducting special operations missions around the world.
In addition to its combat missions, the 27th Special Operations Wing also provides humanitarian assistance and disaster relief in areas affected by natural disasters.
The wing has a long and storied history of working closely with other special operations units, including the Navy SEALs and Army Special Forces.
One of the most famous operations conducted by the 27th Special Operations Wing was the capture of Saddam Hussein in 2003.
The wing has been involved in numerous training exercises with foreign military forces, helping to build international partnerships and improve interoperability.
Members of the 27th Special Operations Wing undergo rigorous training to prepare for their missions, including specialized training in aircraft piloting, combat tactics, and survival skills.