Officials activated the 26th Special Tactics Squadron, elevating the unit from a detachment to a full-up squadron, in a ceremony at Cannon AFB, N.M. The unit, activated on April 24, is comprised of pararescue personnel, combat controllers, tactical air controllers, and combat weather teams, which will now train and deploy with assets of Cannon’s 27th Special Operations Wing, according to a base release. “This squadron’s mission is to build indomitable, professional special operators and get them face to face with our nation’s enemies. God willing, the 26th STS will accomplish this mission at any cost,” said Maj. Michael Jensen, the squadron’s commander, at the standup. The unit was formerly Detachment 1 of the 720th Special Tactics Group at Hurlburt Field, Fla. (Cannon report by SrA. Eboni Reece)
New Recruiting Task Force Looks to Build on Recent Gains
June 20, 2025
With the U.S. military enjoying a resurgence in interest in people wishing to join the armed forces, a new Pentagon task force will work to build on that momentum. The Military Service Recruitment Task Force, established June 13 by Defense...