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‘Are You Ready?’: DAF marks National Mentoring Month
January 8, 2024 — National Mentoring Month was launched in January 2002 to connect people invested in the mentoring movement and to help people accomplish their personal and professional goals... MORE

Sixteenth Air Force Airmen inspire future cyberwarriors during computer-build event
May 11, 2023 — Twenty cyber Airmen, from the Sixteenth Air Force and subordinate units, joined local tech partners to help nearly 100 students build their own computers April 29, 2023, in the San Antonio Museum of Science and Technology ‘Build Your Future’ event at the Tech Port Arena in San Antonio... MORE

Tech. Sgt. Jose Rodriguez, 690th Cyberspace Control Squadron Future Operations non-commissioned officer in charge, helps Paulino Galvan from Edgewood High School, attach outer cover during the ‘Build Your Future’ event, April 29, 2023, at Tech Port Arena, San Antonio, Texas. Airmen used their military and personal computer expertise to assist students, grades 8-12, build liquid cooled computers valued more than $2,000. The students were allowed to take them home after completion.

Sixteenth Air Force mentors advise Airmen during speed-style discussion
May 4, 2023 — Thirteen mentors from the Sixteenth Air Force and various other military units guided more than 60 Airmen through a speed-mentoring session at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland April 28... MORE

Thirteen mentors discussed several themes including personal growth, situational advice, professional development as well describing their motivations to more than 60 junior enlisted and officer attendees.

Cyber Cup ’23: Mentoring today’s students to become tomorrow’s cyber warriors
March 14, 2023 — Lt. Gen. Kevin Kennedy, commander of Sixteenth Air Force (AFCYBER), spoke to the San Antonio region’s CyberPatriot teams at the San Antonio Mayor's Cyber Cup College Fair and Awards Luncheon Feb. 25. ... MORE

Lt Gen Kevin Kennedy, commander 16 Air Force (AFCYBER,) talks with Jr ROTC cadets at the San Antonio Mayor's Cyber Cup College Fair prior to the Awards Luncheon, Saturday, Feb 25.

AFIMSC engineer leads young men on path to success
June 1, 2022 — John Piper is on a mission to give back to his community by positively shaping the lives of young men... MORE

Group photo of Kappa League volunteers and youth in the program

Mentoring minute: how do I find a mentor?
May 18, 2022 — Tips to find a great mentor at any point in your career!... MORE

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Mentoring helps builds strong bonds, network of support
January 12, 2021 — Mentoring plays a vital role within the military and in the Military Health System... MORE

Army Command Sgt. Maj. Michael Gragg (center), senior enlisted leader at the Defense Health Agency, mentors airmen at Joint Base Langley-Eustis in Hampton, Virginia, Sept. 23, 2020.