Soldiers conduct tactical training

Photo By Tech. Sgt. Eboni Reece | A C-130 takes off into the sunset at Melrose Air Force Range, N.M., Sept 19, 2012. Melrose has been an integral part of Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., since the early 1950s.  

CANNON AIR FORCE BASE, NEW MEXICO, UNITED STATES

09.19.2012

Story by Airman 1st Class Eboni Reece 

27th Special Operations Wing

CANNON AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. – Soldiers from a detachment of the 1st Battalion with the 19th Special Forces Group traveled to Melrose Air Force Range, N.M. for training missions, Sept. 17- 19.

Melrose is operated by Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., and provides a place for realistic training of ground and air forces vital to operational readiness. The range is used for training such as air-to-ground, small arms, and electronic combat.

• Date Taken: 09.19.2012
• Date Posted: 09.24.2012 17:54
• Story ID: 95221
• Location: CANNON AIR FORCE BASE, NEW MEXICO, US