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688th Cyberspace Wing enables Air Force Materiel Command to exceed network performance goals
April 25, 2025 — The Air Force Materiel Command with the support of 38th Engineering Squadron, 688th Cyberspace Wing, has successfully completed its five-year initiative to improve network performance across the command, finishing both on time and within budget. The project, launched in 2019, aimed to address IT shortfalls impacting user experience and productivity... MORE

688th Cyberspace Wing charters AI initiative to enhance mission effectiveness
April 4, 2025 — The 688th Cyberspace Wing has formally launched an artificial intelligence initiative, named MAAD, signing a charter to solidify its mission and objectives. The initiative earns its name by leveraging machine learning, artificial intelligence, automation, and data analytics to bolster the wing's cyberspace capabilities... MORE

688th Cyberspace Wing wins Cyber Range Challenge
April 16, 2024 — The 688th Cyberspace Wing, team name AFIN_SOC, won its recent Cyber Range capture the flag competition April 11 against reputable global financial institutions, technology companies and academia, receiving one of the highest scores of all time. Known for its rigorous cybersecurity scenarios, the CTF competition saw teams from across the globe compete to neutralize a simulated ransomware attack... MORE

688th Cyberspace Wing hosts senior leaders summit
October 23, 2023 — The 688th Cyberspace Wing hosted the Wing Senior Leaders Summit from Oct. 10-13, 2023, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas... MORE

688th Cyberspace Wing hosts senior leader summit

688th Cyberspace Wing welcomes incoming commander
July 10, 2023 — The 688th Cyberspace Wing welcomed its incoming commander during a change of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland on June 29, 2023. Col. James Hewitt passed the guidon to Col. Joshua Rockhill as part of the symbolic military tradition at the Lackland Gateway Club. Maj. Gen. David. M. Gaedecke, outgoing Vice Commander, Sixteenth Air Force (Air Forces Cyber), presided over the ceremony... MORE

688th Cyberspace Wing annual tactical exercise enhances cyber defense operations, engages mission partners worldwide
May 30, 2023 — The 688th Cyberspace Wing conducted its fourth annual tactical level exercise, "Savage Cerberus 23," comprised of four defensive cyberspace operations weapon systems and the 88th Communication Squadron Mission Defense Team from March 27- April 7, 2023, at the San Antonio Museum of Science and Technology at Port San Antonio... MORE

688th Cyberspace Wing NCO elaborates on JBSA military ambassador experience
May 30, 2023 — Ever wonder what it is like to be a military ambassador for the city of San Antonio? Well, U.S. Air Force Tech Sgt. Vicente Velazquez, 688th Cyberspace Wing A2/3 Branch Chief, System Operations Support, has the inside scoop. ... MORE

688th Cyberspace Wingman elaborates on JBSA military ambassador experience

Sixteenth Air Force engages with San Antonio Chamber’s Cybersecurity and Military Affairs Councils
June 15, 2022 — The San Antonio Chamber’s Cybersecurity and Military Affairs Councils joint meeting welcomed several guest speakers from Sixteenth Air Force and the 688th Cyberspace Wing at Port San Antonio June 1... MORE

Air Force’s first Information Warfare Numbered Air Force engage with San Antonio Chamber’s Cybersecurity and Military Affairs Councils

Air Combat Command A6 visits 688th Cyberspace Wing
November 30, 2021 — The 688th Cyberspace Wing hosted Col. Heather Blackwell, HQ Air Combat Command A6 Director of Cyberspace & Info Dominance at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Nov. 18... MORE

688th Cyberspace Wing spreads cyber, Air Force mission awareness to San Antonio community leaders
October 19, 2021 — Air Force Col. Joshua Rockhill, 688th Cyberspace Wing A/5/8/9 directorate and 26th Cyberspace Operations Group commander, raised awareness about the cyberspace and U.S. Air Force mission to about 75 community leaders participating in the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce Leadership San Antonio program at the Radius Center in San Antonio Oct. 8... MORE

688th Cyberspace Wing officer accelerates change
April 16, 2021 — Second Lt. Leon Davis, cyberspace operations officer for the 33rd Network Warfare Squadron of the 688th Cyberspace Wing at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, initially joined the U.S. Air Force for financial reasons, a better life and to pave the way for his family... MORE

Male Airman stands in front of building in U.S. Air Force uniform.

688th Cyberspace Wing Chaplain Corps organizes virtual resiliency course
January 6, 2021 — Members of Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland recently participated in virtual training to achieve financial stability. Organized by the 688th Cyberspace Wing Chaplain Corps, U.S. Air Force Capt. Amy O’Connell and U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jasmine Jones made the class available during fall 2020. ... MORE

Screenshot of 20 members from the financial management course.

688th Cyberspace Wing opens The Oasis Room in support of Airmen resilience
November 4, 2020 — Members of the 688th Cyberspace Wing came together to celebrate the opening of their new resiliency room with a ribbon-cutting ceremony performed by Col. Steven Anderson, 688th CW commander, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Oct. 13. ... MORE

Col. Steven Anderson, 688th Cyberspace Wing commander, and Capt. Amy O’Connell, 688th Cyberspace Wing chaplain, cut the ribbon during a ceremony for the opening of The Oasis resilience room at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Oct.13. The resiliency room is stocked with books, a massage chair, a television, games and offers free resources for 688th Cyberspace Wing Airmen.

Vice Chief of Staff of the Air Force visits AFCYBER units for cyber immersion
August 30, 2019 — Gen. Stephen Wilson, Vice Chief of Staff of the Air Force, met with 688th Cyberspace Wing leaders at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Aug. 28. Wilson visited several 24th Air Force units to meet Airmen and hear about their cyber mission capabilities... MORE

Gen. Stephen Wilson, Vice Chief of Staff of the Air Force, meets with 690th Network Support Squadron Airmen at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Aug. 28. Wilson visited several 24th Air Force units to meet Airmen and hear about their cyber mission capabilities.

688th Cyberspace Wing welcomes new commander
July 1, 2019 — Col. Steven Anderson accepted command of the 688th Cyberspace Wing from Maj. Gen. Robert Skinner, 24th Air Force commander, during the wing’s change of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland June 25. Col. Eric DeLange relinquished command of the 688th CW during the ceremony... MORE

Col. Steven Anderson (right) accepts command of the 688th Cyberspace Wing from Maj. Gen. Robert Skinner, 24th Air Force commander, during the wing’s change of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland June 25. Col. Eric DeLange relinquished command of the 688th CW during the ceremony.

688th Cyberspace Wing hosts mentorship program
April 17, 2018 — The 688th Cyberspace Wing at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland wrapped up its inaugural mentorship program April 12. Airpower Leadership Academy provided 11 staff and technical sergeants the opportunity to learn from several senior noncommissioned officer facilitators during 10 weekly, two-hour sessions, all with one goal in mind. ... MORE