[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 133 (Monday, August 17, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E791]
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    RECOGNIZING THE 27TH SPECIAL OPERATIONS WING, AIR FORCE SPECIAL 
               OPERATIONS COMMAND, CANNON AIR FORCE BASE

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                      HON. TERESA LEGER FERNANDEZ

                             of new mexico

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, August 17, 2026

  Ms. LEGER FERNANDEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
servicemembers of the 27th Special Operations Wing at Cannon Air Force 
Base for their continued commitment to defending our Nation. Known for 
their mission of ``unconventional air power . . . any place, anytime, 
anywhere,'' the service members at Cannon are essential to our national 
security and air power capabilities. The 27th Special Operations Wing 
is made up of brave air commandos who serve in so many roles that 
contribute greatly to their mission, New Mexico, and the United States. 
From the aircrew to the engineers to the medical technicians and 
everyone in between, Cannon's servicemembers carry out each role with 
dedication and heart. Importantly, they serve their communities beyond 
their job titles. Clovis, Portales, and Eastern New Mexico are better 
because of the thousands of hours Cannon's air commandos have served 
volunteering at local organizations. Similarly, our students are more 
prepared for their shining futures because of the mentoring and 
tutoring the servicemembers have provided and continue to provide to 
local students. Today, the 27th Special Operations Wing stands ready to 
deploy globally in support of combat, humanitarian, evacuation, and 
steady-state peacekeeping operations. These brave men and women 
continue to hold the line.

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