27th Special Operations Wing
The 27th Special Operations Wing, also known as "The Steadfast Line", is a wing of the United States Air Force stationed at Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico. It is assigned to the Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC).
| 27th Special Operations Wing | |
|---|---|
Units, people and aircraft of the 27th Special Operations Wing | |
| Active | 1947–1948; 1948–present |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | United States Air Force |
| Role | Special Operations |
| Size | 4,853 personnel authorized:
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| Part of | U.S. Special Operations Command Air Force Special Operations Command |
| Garrison/HQ | Cannon Air Force Base |
| Motto(s) | Intelligent Strength |
| Engagements | Korean War |
| Decorations | Distinguished Unit Citation Air Force Outstanding Unit Award Philippine Presidential Unit Citation Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Colonel Jeremy S. Bergin |
| Vice Commander | Colonel Brent A. Greer |
| Command Chief | Command Chief Master Sergeant Colin A. Fleck |
| Notable commanders | Donald Blakeslee Lance L. Smith |
| Insignia | |
| 27th Special Operations Wing emblem | |
| 27th Fighter-Escort Wing emblem | |
The wing mission includes infiltration, exfiltration and resupply of special operations forces; air refueling of special operations rotary wing and tiltrotor aircraft; and precision fire support. These capabilities support a variety of special operations missions including direct action, unconventional warfare, special reconnaissance, counter-terrorism, personnel recovery, psychological operations, and information operations.
The wing also is responsible for the Melrose Range, an air training range near the neighboring town of Melrose, New Mexico.
The commander of the 27th Special Operations Wing is Colonel Jeremy Bergin. The command chief is Chief Master Sergeant Colin Fleck.