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854th Combat Operations Squadron welcomes new commander
January 26, 2024 — Col. Shaun Zabel assumed command of the 854th Combat Operations Squadron, 960th Cyberspace Wing, at Joint Base San Antonio-Kelly Annex, Texas, on Jan. 6, 2024. ... MORE

Col. Shaun Zabel receives the unit guidon from Col. Richard Wallace upon assuming command of the 854th Combat Operations Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio-Kelly Annex, Texas on Jan. 6, 2024. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2d Lt Alex Dieguez)

Air Force Cyber Direct Commissioning Program enhancement helps to onboard future cyber cfficers
April 19, 2023 — The U.S. Air Force is revolutionizing how it recruits and commissions the next generation of cyber professionals. The Air Force is utilizing the Cyber Direct Commissioning Program to address current manning requirements in the cyber workforce... MORE

The U.S. Air Force is revolutionizing how it recruits and commissions the next generation of cyber professionals. The Air Force is utilizing the Cyber Direct Commissioning Program to address current manning requirements in the cyber workforce. Leveraging this authority allows the Air Force to fulfill critical technical skills desired by various missions throughout the service. This program reduces the training cycle for officers and accelerates the onboarding process to meet urgent and future mission needs.

Cyber Airmen lead volunteerism during COVID-19 pandemic
April 15, 2020 — Airmen from JBSA-Lackland came together overnight on April 7 to volunteer for charge of quarters duties in support of Airmen across the base whose lives have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic... MORE

U.S. Air Force Col. Steven Anderson, 688th Cyberspace Wing commander, Chief Master Sgt. Israel Jaeger, 688th Cyberspace Wing Command Chief, Capt. Nathan Spradley, 502nd Air Base Wing, Master Sgt. Stephanie Russ, 323rd Training Squadron, and Staff Sgt. Ryan Owen, 67th Operations Support Squadron, volunteer for charge of quarters duty in support of Basic Military Training Airmen overnight Tuesday, April 7, 2020, Joint Base San Antonio – Lackland, Texas. CQ duties include intake, tracking and reporting, wellness checks, meal and personal item delivery, and arranging transport upon release. (U.S. Air Force photo by Chief Master Sgt. Israel Jaeger)