Preparations key to mission

U.S. Air Force photo: Staff Sgt. Matthew Plew

An MC-130J Commando II from the 522 Special Operations Squadron at Cannon Air Force Base,

CANNON AIR FORCE BASE — The 27th Special Operations Wing conducted a base-wide exercise Oct. 26-30. at Cannon Air Force Base.

Air Commandos included training at Melrose Air Force Range as part of the exercise. Aircraft maneuvered troops and cargo from Cannon to the range to add to the realism of the staged events.

Agencies across the base participated in simulated scenarios to better prepare personnel for potential real-world events.

U.S. Air Force photo: Airman 1st Class Ericka Engblom

An Airman purchases a Meal, Ready to Eat during an exercise at Cannon Air Force Base

U.S. Air Force photo: Senior Airman Jette Carr

Airmen with the 27th Special Operations Civil Engineer Squadron at Cannon Air Force Base board an MC-130J Commando II during an exercise at Melrose Air Force Range.

U.S. Air Force photo: Airman 1st Class Alexxis Pons Abascal

A team of Air Commandos with the 27th Special Operations Wing at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., collaborate to set up a tent during an exercise Oct. 29 at Melrose Air Force Range. Aircraft maneuvered troops and cargo from agencies across Cannon to better prepare personnel for potential real-world events.

U.S. Air Force photo: Staff Sgt. Matthew Plew

Airmen with the 27th Special Operations Wing at Cannon Air Force Base sit down to enjoy some chow after unloading cargo and supplies during an exercise Oct. 29 at Melrose Air Force Range. Aircraft maneuvered troops and cargo from agencies across Cannon to better prepare personnel for potential real-world events.

U.S. Air Force photo:Senior Airman Jette Carr

An Air Commando from Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., is weighed with his gear to prepare for a deployment during an exercise at Melrose Air Force Range

U.S. Air Force photo: Staff Sgt. Matthew PlewAirmen with the 27th Special Operations Wing at Cannon Air Force Base work together to unload cargo and supplies during an

exercise Oct. 29 at Melrose Air Force Range.