Photo by Airman 1st Class Gracelyn Hess | 27th Special Operations Wing | 09.12.2025
A piano burns at Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico, Sept. 12, 2025. The 27th Special Operations Wing dedicated this piano burning ceremony to the American pilots known to have served in the Battle of Britain. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gracelyn Hess)...
Photo by Airman 1st Class Gracelyn Hess | 27th Special Operations Wing | 09.12.2025
A piano burns at Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico, Sept.12, 2025. The piano burn symbolized the bravery and sacrifice of pilots who served in the Royal Air Force and a reminder of the important role that airpower played in the defense of Britain during World War II. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gracelyn Hess)...
Photo by Airman 1st Class Gracelyn Hess | 27th Special Operations Wing | 09.12.2025
A piano burns at Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico, Sept. 12, 2025. The 27th Special Operations Wing dedicated this piano burning ceremony to the American pilots who served in the Battle of Britain. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gracelyn Hess)...
Photo by Airman 1st Class Gracelyn Hess | 27th Special Operations Wing | 09.12.2025
An Air Commando assigned to the 27th Special Operations Wing lights a piano on fire at Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico, Sept. 12, 2025. Piano burns are a tradition dating back to the earliest days of the Royal Air Force and have become a tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of their Nation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gracelyn Hess)...
Photo by Airman 1st Class Gracelyn Hess | 27th Special Operations Wing | 09.12.2025
Air Commandos assigned to the 27th Special Operations Wing raise their glasses to honor fallen service members who lost their lives in the Battle of Britain during a piano burn ceremony at Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico, Sept. 12, 2025. Piano burns are a tradition dating back to the earliest days of the Royal Air Force and have become a tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice in......
Photo by Airman 1st Class Gracelyn Hess | 27th Special Operations Wing | 09.12.2025
An Air Commando assigned to the 27th Special Operations Wing discusses the history of the piano burn ceremony at Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico, Sept. 12, 2025. Piano burns are a tradition dating back to the earliest days of the Royal Air Force and have become a tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of their Nation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gracelyn Hess)...
Photo by Airman 1st Class Gracelyn Hess | 27th Special Operations Wing | 09.05.2025
Air Commandos assigned to the 27th Special Operations Wing congratulate newly inducted designated crew chiefs at Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico, Sept. 5, 2025. A designated crew chief induction ceremony is a long-standing U.S. Air Force tradition that formally designates maintainers with an elevated responsibility, pride of ownership, and commitment to the aircraft they are assigned. (U.S.......
Photo by Airman 1st Class Gracelyn Hess | 27th Special Operations Wing | 09.05.2025
U.S. Air Force Maj. Shelby Olivera, a squadron commander assigned to the 27th Special Operations Wing, presides over a designated crew chief induction ceremony at Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico, Sept. 5, 2025. A designated crew chief induction ceremony is a long-standing U.S. Air Force tradition that formally designates maintainers with an elevated responsibility, pride of ownership, and......
