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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)

426th Network Warfare Squadron talk network protections and cyber threats with Microsoft
October 23, 2023 — Six members of the 426th Network Warfare Squadron were joined by nine members from the 33rd Cyber Operations Squadron for a visit to Microsoft Corporation in Redmond, Virginia, from Aug. 29 to Sept. 1, 2023. The team received several in-depth summaries of varying Microsoft defense processes and systems. They also discussed effective avenues of collaborative implementation for future operations... MORE

Capts. Quenton Rexworth (center-right) and Kendall Dyson of the 143rd Cyber Operations Squadron pose with the 426 NWS members in front of the 262nd Cyberspace Operations Squadron headquarters at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington on Sept. 1, 2023. (Courtesy photo)

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)

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 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)

433rd Airlift Wing, 960th Cyberspace Wing clash in softball
November 7, 2022 — Reserve Citizen Airmen from the 433rd Airlift Wing and the 960th Cyberspace Wing gathered at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland on October 15, 2022, to play a softball game. The 960th CW won the game and received a trophy to hold onto until next year’s contest... MORE

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 change Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program representative
November 3, 2022 — The 433rd Airlift Wing and 960th Cyberspace Wing Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program changed representatives Sept. 1, 2022, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas... MORE

Master Sgt. William Bonner, 433rd Airlift Wing and 960th Cyberspace Wing Yellow Ribbon Program representative, holds a welcome sign for all current and future deployers to contact him about the Air Force Reserve Program Oct. 20, 2022, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Samantha Mathison)

Alamo Wing hosts Helping Hands open house event
November 1, 2022 — Reserve Citizen Airmen with the 433rd Airlift Wing and the 960th Cyberspace Wing were invited to attend a Helping Hands Open House event at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Oct. 15. The open house was a collaboration of multiple resource agencies, such as the Chaplain Corps, Office of Financial Readiness, Key Spouse Program, Airman and Family Readiness Center and the Yellow Ribbon Program... MORE

860th Cyberspace Operations Group changes commanders
October 19, 2022 — Col. Joshua Garrison accepted command of the 860th Cyberspace Operations Group, 960th Cyberspace Wing, Oct. 15, 2022, during a change of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas... MORE

Col. Silas Darden, 960th Cyberspace Wing vice commander, presents the leadership guidon to Col. Joshua Garrison, 860th Cyberspace Operations Group commander, during the 860th COG change of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Oct. 15, 2022. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Monet Villacorte)

960th Cyberspace Operations Group receives new commander
October 19, 2022 — Col. Richard Wallace accepted command of the 960th Cyberspace Operations Group, 960th Cyberspace Wing, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, during a change of command ceremony Oct. 15, 2022... MORE

Col. Silas Darden, 960th Cyberspace Wing vice commander, presents the leadership guidon to Col. Richard Wallace, 960th COG commander, during the 960th COG change of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Oct. 15, 2022. Wallace was the Individual Mobilization Augmentee to the 567th Cyberspace Operations Group commander at JBSA-Lackland. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Monet Villacorte)

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.

Reserve Airmen embrace AFRC diversity, inclusion training
May 18, 2022 — Members of the 433rd Airlift Wing and 960th Cyberspace Wing participated in Cross Cultural and Diversity & Inclusion Awareness Training hosted by the Headquarters Air Force Reserve Command at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland May 10-14... MORE

Col. Terry McClain, 433rd Airlift Wing commander (center), sits with other senior leaders during the Diversity and Inclusion training hosted by the Air Force Reserve Command Headquarters, May 12, 2022, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Monet Villacorte)

South Texas Reserve units participate in 2022 Flambeau Parade
April 13, 2022 — Reserve Citizen Airmen with the 433rd Airlift Wing, 960th Cyberspace Wing, 340th Flying Training Group and 23rd Intelligence Squadron participated in San Antonio’s 74th annual Fiesta Flambeau parade, the largest illuminated night parade in the United States according to the official Flambeau organization website, on April 9... MORE

Reserve Citizen Airmen in the 433rd Airlift Wing, 960th Cyberspace Wing, 340th Flying Training Group and 23rd Intelligence Squadron sing along with the crowd during the Flambeau parade in downtown San Antonio, April 9, 2022. This was the first time the four South Texas Reserve units worked together on a float for the annual Fiesta celebration. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Samantha Mathison)