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From gridiron to cyber defense: Former NFL player enlists in the Air Force Reserve
January 28, 2025 — For most athletes, retiring from professional sports marks the culmination of a lifelong journey. For Trakeius “Tra” Battle, however, it was the beginning of a new mission. The former National Football League player from Forsyth, Georgia, recently took the Oath of Enlistment to serve in the Air Force Reserve, a decision shaped by a deep-rooted desire to serve and a commitment to excellence... MORE

Maj. Micah D. Bluto, 351st Recruiting Squadron commander, conducts the Oath of Enlistment with Trakeius Battle, a new recruit, at the Duluth, Georgia, recruiting office.

Air Force Cyber Enlisted Airmen transition to operational AFSC
January 12, 2022 — Effective Nov. 1, 2021, all cyber enlisted Airmen have transitioned from the 3DXXX Cyberspace Support Air Force Specialty Code to the 1D7XX Cyber Defense Operations AFSC. The one-to-one transition and implementation of the new AFSC for cyber enlisted Airmen is part of a multi-phased approach that will reclassify cyber to an operational capacity within the Air Force, moving beyond a traditional communications support role. ... MORE

Photo of U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Brayton Jarvis, Non-Commissioned In Charge of the mission defense team