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NCO induction ceremony inducts latest Airlift, Cyber Airmen
October 15, 2024 — The Rising Six Council hosted a non-commissioned officer induction ceremony for the new NCOs of the 433rd Airlift Wing and 960th Cyberspace Wing on Oct. 5 at the Pfingston Reception Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas... MORE

Chief Master Sgt. Jonathan J. Birk, 433rd Airlift Wing command chief, delivers the oath of induction to the newly appointed NCOs of the 433rd Airlift Wing at the Pfingston Reception Center after the NCO Induction Ceremony on Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas on October 5, 2024.

Alamo Wing Food Pantry prepares to open for Citizen Airmen
September 16, 2024 — The 433rd Airlift Wing Military and Family Readiness is collecting food donations for their food pantry program. They plan to officially open the pantry for 433rd AW and 960th Cyber Wing Citizen Airmen families starting in October... MORE

Leticia Gonzalez, 433rd Airlift Wing Military and Family Readiness program manager, poses alongside Nakia Evans, Magellan Federal personal financial counselor, for a photo to showcase the Military and Family Readiness and their programs in their conference room.

426th Network Warfare Squadron redesignated 426th Cyberspace Operations Squadron with new commander
September 16, 2024 — The 426th Network Warfare Squadron was officially redesignated as the 426th Cyberspace Operations Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, on Sept. 15, 2024... MORE

Lt. Col. Cassandra Lee assumes command of the 426th Cyberspace Operations Squadron and is passed the colors by Col. Richard Wallace, 960th Cyberspace Operations Group commander, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas on September 15th, 2024. (US Air Force photo by Alex Dieguez)

Special Warfare SEL emphasizes warrior ethos during NCO induction ceremony
April 15, 2024 — The 433rd Airlift Wing and the 960th Cyberspace Wing welcomed a new crop of non-commissioned officers during an NCO Induction Ceremony organized by the Rising Six Council on April 6 at the Inter-American Air Forces Academy Auditorium at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland... MORE

Chief Master Sgt. Nathan Cox, Special Warfare Training Group senior enlisted leader, speaks during an NCO Induction Ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas on April 6, 2024.

Employers soar with JBSA-Lackland units
August 14, 2023 — The 433rd Airlift Wing and the 960th Cyberspace Wing, in partnership with the Department of Defense Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve program, hosted 27 employers as part of its “Bosslift” event. The program’s primary mission is to assist civilian employers of Reserve Citizen Airmen to better understand the mission of the Air Force Reserve during their monthly Unit Training Activities, commonly referred to as “drill weekends.”... MORE

Col. Brendon Bartholomew (far left), 433rd Airlift Wing deputy commander, stands with participants of the 433rd Airlift Wing Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Bosslift event at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Aug. 5, 2023. Civilian employers of Reserve Citizen Airmen received a first-hand look at what their reservist employees do during their military duty. The event included a flight on a C-5M Super Galaxy aircraft, and visits to the wing’s pilot simulators and engine shop. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Adriana Barrientos)

Cyberspace Reservists lead way during New Mexico Joint Innovative Readiness Training Exercise Cyber Shield
August 9, 2023 — A team of Air Force Reserve Command cyberspace Airmen, chiefly comprised of members of the 960th Cyberspace Wing, AFRC’s premier cyberspace wing, were joined by Air Force active duty, New Mexico Air National Guardsmen, Space Force active duty members, and Marine Reservists to execute the 2023 New Mexico Innovative Readiness Training Exercise Cyber Shield in support of Central New Mexico Community College, Luna Community College, and the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center from July 10-21 at multiple Albuquerque locations... MORE

Members and community partners prepare for a curriculum and training outbrief at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center in Albuquerque, New Mexico on July 17, 2023. (Courtesy photo)

960th Cyberspace Wing welcomes Tenth Air Force commander
August 9, 2023 — Brig. Gen. Regina Sabric, Tenth Air Force commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Christopher Bluto, Tenth Air Force command chief, were welcomed by Col. Silas Darden, 960th Cyberspace Wing commander, and additional 960th CW leadership at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland on Aug. 6, 2023. ... MORE

Brig. Gen. Regina Sabric (left), 10th Air Force commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Christopher Bluto (right), 10th Air Force command chief, proceed to a briefing on the status of Air Force Reserve Command's cyberspace operations at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas on August 8, 2023. She is accompanied by Col. Silas Darden (center), 960th Cyberspace Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Christopher Howard (center-right), 960th Cyberspace Wing command chief. (Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Alex Dieguez)

Cyberspace Citizen Airmen reinforce interoperability during Exercise AGILE BLIZZARD UNIFIED VISION
July 10, 2023 — Members of Air Force Reserve Command joined members of Air Combat Command, U.S. Army, the Royal Canadian Air Force, and the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) for the multi-phase Exercise AGILE BLIZZARD UNIFIED VISION at Coldfoot, Alaska, Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma and Comox, British Columbia, Canada from June 12-22, 2023. The exercise served as a vital platform for honing operational readiness to enhance Agile Combat Employment (ACE). In total, this exercise integrated 23 countries, over 220 joint partners and allies, and included members from all three AFRC NAFs and 13 units under the 960th Cyberspace Wing, AFRC's only cyberspace wing... MORE

U.S. Air Force Tech Sgt. Laramie Grisba, a radio frequency transmission systems specialist, 55th Combat Communications Squadron, Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma attaches a high frequency radio communication device to a protective frame while getting communications set up in Coldfoot, Alaska as part of Exercise AGILE BLIZZARD-UNIFIED VISION Phase II on June 11, 2023. The equipment for the Alaska portion of the exercise was powered, almost exclusively, by electrical power derived from the convoy vehicles and batteries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Dana Tourtellotte)

960th Cyberspace Wing holds change of command
May 22, 2023 — During the 960th Cyberspace Wing change of command ceremony, Col. Silas V. Darden assumed command of the wing from Col. Richard A. Erredge, outgoing 960th CW commander, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland on May 7, 2023... MORE

The Joint Base San Antonio Air Base Honor Guard present the colors for the 960th Cyberspace Wing change of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas on May 7, 2023. (U.S. Air
Force photo by Brian Boisvert)

960th Cyberspace Wing welcomes Additional Duty First Sergeant Symposium 2023
May 1, 2023 — The 960th Cyberspace Wing welcomed 50 Airmen as students to this year’s 960th CW Additional Duty First Sergeant Symposium at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, on March 27, 2023... MORE

The 960th Cyberspace Wing first sergeants pose with Chief Master Sgt. Christopher Howard, Command Chief of the 960th Cyberspace Wing, for a photo at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas on March 27, 2023. First sergeants are instrumental in promoting a culture of excellence and sustaining standards of professionalism and discipline within their units. (Courtesy photo)

CYBER HYGIENE | Protecting, informing Airmen, families about threats in today's digital and information environment
April 19, 2023 — The principles of Digital Force Protection are designed to protect and inform Airmen and their families about the threats encountered in today's digital and information environment. Protection against these threats is practiced through several techniques which include critical analysis and social media hygiene. ... MORE

960th Cyberspace Wing Gladiators take to offsite immersion day
March 28, 2023 — Airmen and family members from 960th Cyberspace Wing, 960th Cyber Operations Group, 960th Operations Support Flight and 50th Network Warfare Squadron spent an afternoon at the Vogel Resiliency Center’s Resiliency Kitchen at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Feb. 21, 2023, as part of an offsite immersion day. ... MORE

SMSgt Gregory Brown and Allison Brown cook several ingredients to prepare a Mediterranean stir fry dish. (Courtesy photo)

AFCYBER Commander immersed into AF Reserve Command's only cyberspace wing
March 10, 2023 — Airmen and civilian staff from the 960th Cyberspace Wing welcomed Lt. Gen. Kevin B. Kennedy, commander of Sixteenth Air Force, at Joint Base Lackland-Chapman Training Annex Jan. 6, 2023... MORE

Lt. Gen. Kevin B. Kennedy presents TSgt Rene J. Riojas a coin for his tenure as commander’s support staff for the 960th Cyberspace Wing.

960th Operations Support Flight changes commanders
March 10, 2023 — Lt. Col. Jarvis Croff relinquished command of the 960th Operations Support Flight, 960th Cyberspace Wing, to Lt. Col. Andrew Heo Feb. 5, 2023, during a change of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas... MORE

Col. Richard Wallace, 960th Cyber Operations Group commander, presents the leadership guidon to Lt. Col. Andrew Heo.

960th Cyberspace Wing command chief retires
December 5, 2022 — Chief Master Sgt. Billie Baber, 960th Cyberspace Wing command chief, retired Nov. 4 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, after 26 years of military service... MORE

Col. Richard Erredge, 960th Cyberspace Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Billie Baber, 960th CW command chief, bow their heads for the invocation during a retirement ceremony, Nov. 4, 2022, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. Baber retired after dedicating 26 years to military service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Adriana Barrientos)

Former 96th CW commander, Gladiator promoted to brigadier general
November 3, 2022 — Brig. Gen. Lori Jones, a former Gladiator and commander of the 960th Cyberspace Wing, who is now the Mobilization Assistant to the Director, Cyberspace Operations and Warfighter Communications in Washington D.C., was promoted to brigadier general Oct. 16, 2022, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas... MORE

Brig. Gen. Lori Jones, Mobilization Assistant to the Director, Cyberspace Operations and Warfighter Communications in Washington D.C., accepts the brigadier general flag from retired Chaplain, Maj. Gen. Howard Stendahl during her promotion ceremony to brigadier general Oct. 16, 2022, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. Jones was the first commander of the 960th Cyberspace Wing, the only cyberspace wing in the Air Force Reserve, activated on Nov. 18, 2018. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Michael Lahrman)

433rd Airlift Wing, 960th Cyberspace Wing Airmen earn promotions
September 12, 2022 — The following 433rd Airlift Wing and 960th Cyberspace Wing Airmen earned a promotion in grade in September... MORE

433rd AW, 960th CW announce June enlisted promotions
June 28, 2022 — The following 433rd Airlift Wing and 960th Cyberspace Wing Airmen earned a promotion in grade... MORE

960th CW hosts Mental Health & Resiliency Fair
June 14, 2022 — More than 1,220 Airmen and families attended the 960th Cyberspace Wing’s 2nd annual Mental Health & Resiliency Fair in-person and virtually at the Bob Hope Performing Arts Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland May 14... MORE

Reserve Citizen Airmen visit community organization information booths during the 960th Cyberspace Wing Mental Health & Resiliency Fair May 14, 2022, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas.

960th Cyberspace Wing conducts tactical combat casualty care training
June 14, 2022 — The 960th Cyberspace Wing held a tactical combat casualty care training class at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex June 4... MORE

Senior Airman Cesar Zayas, 960th Cyberspace Operations Group client support technician, and Tech. Sgt. Jesse Richter, 960th Operations Support Flight current operations NCOIC, prepare to roll Staff Sgt. Kendall Armand, 960th COG client support technician, to the recovery position during a tactical combat casualty care training class June 4, 2022, at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex, Texas.