AFSOC Leadership Visit Cannon AFB

Lt. Gen. Michael Conley, Air Force Special Operations Command commander, coins an Air Commando assigned to the 27th Special Operations Wing at Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico, March 10, 2025. AFSOC leadership visited with Air Commandos across the base to talk about their relevancy as the U.S. Air Force’s special operations component. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mateo Parra)
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Michael Conley, commander of Air Force Special Operations Command, and Chief Master Sgt. Anthony Green, AFSOC command chief, visited Cannon Air Force Base, March 10, 2025 to emphasize the Steadfast Line’s role as part of the Air Force’s special operations component.
During the visit Conley and Green toured the base and discussed the importance of balancing current missions with future challenges focused on ensuring the unit is ready for both today’s operations and tomorrow’s requirements.

Conley emphasized the importance of readiness for both current and future operations, stressing that as global threats evolve, the Wing must be prepared for a range of missions, from ongoing operations to unexpected contingencies.

“Every problem we give you will be harder than the last one,” said Conley

Another area of focus during the visit was addressing Airmen’s questions about their roles within the evolving AFSOC structure. Conley and Green engaged directly with Airmen, providing clarity on how changes might impact their responsibilities. They emphasized the importance of understanding these shifts and how each Airman’s role contributes to the success of the mission in a changing environment.

Conley and Green talked about AFSOC’s role in the last era of war and the importance of adaptability and being able to learn new ways to tackle challenges than past generations of Air Commandos have. Relevance through adaptation was a theme throughout the visit as they met with Airmen and talked about the qualities of Air Commandos across the command.

“Lethal, resilient Airmen with a winning attitude – that is the definition of an Air Commando,” said Green.

Developing Air Commandos and our team is a priority. The combination of competency, adaptability, and support for Airmen will help AFSOC stay competitive, remain relevant, and ready to win as we conquer upcoming challenges in a new operating environment.

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  • By Senior Airman Mateo Parra
  • 27th Special Operations Wing Public Affairs
Lt. Gen. Michael Conley, Air Force Special Operations Command commander, coins a team member assigned to the 27th SpecialOperations Wing at Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico, March 10, 2025. AFSOC leadership visited the 27th Special Operations Wing to emphasize the Steadfast Line’s role as the Air Force’s special operations component. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mateo Parra)
Lt. Gen. Michael Conley, Air Force Special Operations Command commander, and Col. Robert Johnston, 27th Special Operations Wing commander, watch a demonstration at the new combat arms training and maintenance facility at Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico, March 10, 2025. The facility is equipped with lighting configurations to simulate night-time weapons training, ensuring Air Commandos’ readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mateo Parra)
Lt. Gen. Michael Conley, Air Force Special Operations Command commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Anthony Green, AFSOC command chief, receive a briefing about the new water treatment facility at Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico, March 10, 2025. Cannon AFB continues to focus efforts on water resiliency for the base and surrounding communities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mateo Parra)
Lt. Gen. Michael Conley, Air Force Special Operations Command commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Anthony Green, AFSOC command chief, brief squadron leadership about the future of AFSOC and the command’s role in the future fight at Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico, March 10, 2025. AFSOC leadership visited Cannon AFB to meet with service members and emphasize the importance of readiness for both current and future operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mateo Parra)
Lt. Gen. Michael Conley, Air Force Special Operations Command commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Anthony Green, AFSOC command chief, meet with community leaders at Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico, March 10, 2025. AFSOC leadership visited Cannon AFB to talk about the future of the command and the importance of adapting for relevancy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mateo Parra)

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