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Sixteenth Air Force advances cyber defenses as Frontier AI reshapes the Joint Kill Chain
September 8, 2026 — The Sixteenth Air Force (Air Forces Cyber) continues to evolve its cyber defenses and operational capabilities to respond to accelerated threats as rapid advances in artificial intelligence reshape the global threat landscape...

Sixteenth Air Force achieves federal technical laboratory status to accelerate innovation
June 22, 2026 — The Department of the Air Force Technology Transfer and Transition Program Office officially designated the Sixteenth Air Force (Air Forces Cyber) Office of the Technical Director as a federal defense laboratory for Technology Transfer purposes June 8...

SECAF Kendall visits headquarters of IW warriors, addresses importance of ‘getting it right’
November 7, 2024 — Sixteenth Air Force (Air Forces Cyber), the Air Force’s premier Information Warfare Numbered Air Force, welcomed Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall from Oct. 30-31...

Defense Attaché group visits Sixteenth Air Force, prepares for integrated deterrence
October 11, 2024 — Twenty-nine defense attachés with the Defense Attaché Orientation Program, representing 21 various countries, convened at Sixteenth Air Force at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland on Sept. 11, to discuss integrated deterrence and understand cyber capabilities for future coordination...

Defense Attaché group visits Sixteenth Air Force, prepares for integrated deterrence
October 3, 2024 — The security of our nation and the protection of our partners and allies relies on strengthening deterrence, a cornerstone of the National Defense Strategy. Twenty-nine defense attachés with the Defense Attaché Orientation Program, representing 21 various countries, convened at Sixteenth Air Force at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, on Sept. 11, 2024, to discuss integrated deterrence and understanding cyber capabilities for future coordination...

Sixteenth Air Force Intelligence Squadron bridges training gaps through Digital University
September 4, 2024 — The constantly evolving world of cyber intelligence requires continuous improvement. To fill cyber training gaps and ramp up coding and data science skills for 110 Airmen, the 792nd Intelligence Support Squadron leadership team turned to Digital University. ...

Sixteenth Air Force hosts senior leadership summit, focuses on leading through change
May 24, 2024 — Sixteenth Air Force hosted the 2024 Senior Leader Summit from April 30 to May 1, with change on the horizon and a theme to see it through: Connected, Resilient, Empowered. ...

Sixteenth Air Force hosts Beale Military Liaison Council
April 23, 2024 — Sixteenth Air Force hosted the Beale Military Liaison Council to reinforce partnerships and afford the council a deeper understanding of the Information Warfare Numbered Air Force’s mission April 3-4...

CYBER HYGIENE: Online scams on the rise and targeting service members
March 5, 2024 — The internet provides a vast array of resources to millions of Americans and is a place where cyber scammers use the same resources to commit internet fraud against them...

USAF ISR Airmen ace German AF Proficiency Badge Competition
February 14, 2024 — Three Airmen from the Sixteenth Air Force’s 480th Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance Group earned the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge at a German-hosted competition at Fort Eisenhower, Georgia, Jan. 22-26, reinforcing the long-standing partnership with German allies...

SECAF, 16th Air Force CC visit America’s Cryptologic Wing
February 9, 2024 — The 70th Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Wing hosted Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall on Feb. 2 and U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Kevin Kennedy 16th Air Force (Air Forces Cyber) commander, from Feb. 1-2, 2024, to learn about the wing’s cryptologic mission...

Sixteenth Air Force Airmen share cyber expertise with 130 middle-school students
December 18, 2023 — Sixteenth Air Force members imparted cyber insight and experiences to more than 130 eighth-grade students during an airmen-led panel discussion at Zachery Magnet Middle School on Dec. 13. ...

Sixteenth Air Force cyber warriors increase interoperability during Cyber Coalition 2023
December 7, 2023 — Sixteenth Air Force (Air Forces Cyber) served as the Air component command and U.S. representative for NATO’s annual Cyber Coalition exercise from Nov. 27 through Dec. 1...

Sixteenth Air Force unites IW leaders for 2023 Senior Leader Summit
November 22, 2023 — Sixteenth Air Force hosted Information Warfare leaders including wing commanders, command chiefs, staff directors and partners at the 2023 Senior Leader Summit, Nov. 8-9...

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...

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...

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."...

Sixteenth Air Force commander throws first pitch
September 20, 2023 — U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Kevin Kennedy, Sixteenth Air Force commander, threw the first pitch before the San Antonio Missions versus Springfield minor league baseball game, at Nelson Wolff Municipal Stadium, San Antonio, Texas, Sept. 15...

Sixteenth Air Force deputy commander celebrates the Air Force’s 76th birthday with Texas A&M JROTC
September 19, 2023 — Major Gen. Thomas K. Hensley, Sixteenth Air Force deputy commander, spoke at Texas A&M University’s Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps Air Force birthday celebration Sept. 15...

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...