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Sixteenth Air Force hosts Information Warfare WEPTAC
November 7, 2023 — The Sixteenth Air Force Weapons and Tactics Branch hosted the fourth annual Information Warfare Weapons and Tactics Conference at Sixteenth Air Force headquarters at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Oct. 23-27... MORE

Information Warfare Weapons and Tactics Conference participants pose for a photo at 16th Air Force headquarters, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Oct. 23-27, 2023.

Sixteenth Air Force adds six new trailblazers to its Hall of Honor
November 6, 2023 — Every year, Sixteenth Air Force honors Airmen who served the numbered air force and its predecessor organizations with great distinction in the careers of intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance, electronic warfare and cyber enterprises... MORE

The Hall of Honors inductees and family members of deceased inductee pose during the Hall of Honor Ceremony, Oct. 20, 2023, at JBSA-Lackland, Texas.

Sixteenth Air Force deputy commander visits Grand Forks Air Force Base
November 6, 2023 — Maj. Gen. Thomas Hensley, Sixteenth Air Force deputy commander (Air Forces Cyber), visited Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota, on Oct. 30, 2023, to learn about the dynamic and expanding mission of the 319th Reconnaissance Wing -- home to Airmen referred to as "Griffins."... MORE

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Joint Cyber Operations strengthen DOD networks
October 19, 2023 — Cyber Protection Teams from Fleet Cyber Command, Sixteenth Air Force (Air Forces Cyber) and Army Threat Systems Management Office strengthened computer networks during a joint Hunt Operation on Department of Defense systems in Hawaii, Aug. 4-12, 2023... MORE

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Sixteenth Air Force, San Antonio industry partners join to combat cyber threats
October 11, 2023 — The Department of Defense doesn’t limit Cyber Awareness to one month; they focus on securing the nation daily, with the help of intelligence community partners. During October’s Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Sixteenth Air Force members joined with local San Antonio industry partners to discuss securing information networks and protecting the nation against cyber threats at a cyber conference held at the Boeing Center at Tech Port in San Antonio Oct. 4... MORE

16th Air Force technical director speaks to more than 100 attendees about cyber threats at Cyber Horizons event.

Don’t be a target: How to identify adversarial propaganda
October 5, 2023 — Strategic competitors, adversaries and proxies use information to gain an advantage over the U.S. joint force... MORE

A graphic on how a false narrative is created and spread.

Information Operations creates global reach
October 4, 2023 — Integrated deterrence starts at the lowest level and at Sixteenth Air Force’s (AFCYBER) 67th Cyberspace Wing A39, the Information Operations team is making a global impact at their level... MORE

A photo of people working together at the Emerald Warrior exercise.

Sixteenth Air Force mental health Airmen offer pathways to resiliency
September 12, 2023 — Sixteenth Air Force Phoenix Warriors and others working in sensitive compartmented information facilities face unique stressors. The classified nature of their work limits with whom they can discuss work-related experiences and challenges. ... MORE

16th Air Force mental health Airmen offer pathways to resiliency

Sixteenth Air Force advances Information Warfare with Poland Cyber Command
August 31, 2023 — Lt. Gen. Kevin Kennedy, Sixteenth Air Force commander, receives a welcome plaque from Polish Maj. Gen. Karol Molenda, Commander, Poland Cyber Command, at Cyber Command Headquarters, Poland, Aug. 21, 2023... MORE

Poland Cyber Command and 16th AF, strengthen Information Warfare together

Airman continues father's Air Force legacy
August 29, 2023 — One hour after graduating Air Force Basic Military Training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, a young Airman catches a glimpse of his freshly pressed blues reflecting off the glass of his father’s memorial display case... MORE

First-ever Project Phoenix Summit 2023 aims to enhance Information Warfare
August 17, 2023 — Sixteenth Air Force Airmen met with industry, academia, and government officials Aug. 1-2 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland for the Project Phoenix Summit 2023 — a first-of-its-kind meeting to drive information warfare modernization... MORE

CYBER HYGIENE | Sixteenth Air Force cyber warriors teach cyber security awareness
August 2, 2023 — Five Sixteenth Air Force Cyber Airmen spoke to middle and high-school students from local schools about the basics of cybersecurity during the CyberPatriot Summer Camp, July 17-28, at Tech Port Arena in San Antonio, Texas... MORE

Every day is International Day of Friendship at Sixteenth Air Force
July 31, 2023 — International Day of Friendship is about building bridges between communities to inspire peace, a day celebrated on July 30, 2023. Sixteenth Air Force continues to build bridges amongst our Allies and partners and even provides them the opportunity to integrate directly into the organization’s directorates through the U.S. Air Force Military Personnel Exchange Program... MORE

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616th Operations Center welcomes new commander
June 27, 2023 — Col. Jonathan Boling took command of the 616th Operations Center from Col. Justin Mokrovich during a change of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland June 20, 2023... MORE

Victory in Europe Day pioneered Sixteenth Air Force’s missions
May 8, 2023 — May 8 marks the end of World War II in Europe, a day that is known as Victory in Europe or V-E Day. Celebrations rang out around the world following the U.S. and Allies formally accepting Nazi Germany’s surrender on May 8, 1945... MORE

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.

MC-12W Liberty aircrew honors fellow Airmen who died in 2013 crash
April 17, 2023 — Five aircrew aboard an MC-12W Liberty from Will Rogers Air National Guard Base, Oklahoma City, landed at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland March 29 and departed with a piece of equipment from an MC-12W that crashed April 27, 2013, near Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, killing four. ... MORE

MC-12W Liberty aircrew from Will Rogers Air National Guard Base, Oklahoma City, leave their aircraft after landing March 29, 2023, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas.

ACC commander visits Sixteenth Air Force - Air Force's premier Information Warfare Numbered Air Force
April 14, 2023 — Gen. Mark Kelly, commander of Air Combat Command, visited the Sixteenth Air Force at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, April 12... MORE

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Mackenzie Olage, 688th Cyberspace Wing cyber analyst, receives a coin from Gen. Mark Kelly, commander of Air Combat Command, April 12, 2023, during his visit to Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas.

PHOTOS | Sixteenth Air Force commander visits 319th Reconnaissance Wing
April 3, 2023 — Sixteenth Air Force commander Lt. Gen. Kevin B. Kennedy visited Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota, recently to see the impactful work of the 319th Reconnaissance Wing's Airmen and how they accomplish the intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance mission... MORE

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.