Training at range proves beneficial for troops

(Before It's News)

by Senior Airman Alexxis Pons Abascal
27th Special Operations Wing Public Affairs

11/16/2012 - CANNON AIR FORCE BASE, N.M.  – The 27th Special Operations Wing hosted various Air Force bases as part of combined installation training at Melrose Air Force Range, N.M., Nov. 5-16.

Air Commandos stationed at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., teamed up with fellow service members and utilized the range’s rough terrain and unique layout to conduct realistic training.

Special Operations Forces troops spent weeks honing skills and perfecting capabilities to better prepare them for state-side and global missions.

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