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ACC commander discusses Sixteenth Air Force as new Information Warfare NAF
September 20, 2019 — Gen. Mike Holmes, commander of Air Combat Command, said that Sixteenth Air Force will be the designation for a new Information Warfare Component-Numbered Air Force, while speaking at the Air Force Association Air, Space and Cyber Conference in National Harbor, Maryland, Sept. 18... MORE

Gen. Mike Holmes, commander of Air Combat Command, announced that Sixteenth Air Force (16th AF) will be the designation for a new Information Warfare (IW) Component-Numbered Air Force (NAF).

Twenty-Fifth Air Force welcomes new commander
August 30, 2019 — Maj. Gen. Timothy D. Haugh assumed command of Twenty-Fifth Air Force from Maj. Gen. Mary F. O’Brien during a change of command ceremony presided over by Gen. Mike Holmes, Air Combat Command commander, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Aug. 29... MORE

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Timothy D. Haugh (right) takes command of Twenty-Fifth Air Force from Gen. Mike Holmes, Air Combat Command commander, during a change of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Aug. 29. Haugh succeeds Maj. Gen. Mary F. O’Brien, who was recently confirmed as the Air Force’s next deputy chief of staff for ISR and cyber effects operations.

Off-duty 25th Air Force Airman responds to accident, assists injured
May 10, 2019 — When Staff Sgt. Daniel Pierce left his San Antonio home March 2, 2019, headed for Round Rock, he did not have plans beyond reaching his final destination. But when he saw a serious collision while passing through Austin, he did not hesitate to assist... MORE

Air Force Staff Sgt. Daniel Pierce, combat operations mission supervisor in the 625th Operations Center, was traveling with his wife to Round Rock, Texas, when they witnessed an accident in Austin, March 2, 2019. Pierce did not hesitate to render aid and ensure the victim’s safety, which earned him thanks and praise from Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services personnel and his leadership team.

Career Skills Program prepares Airmen for employment after service
April 22, 2019 — The Air Force Career Skills Program, or CSP, prepares Airmen through vocational and technical training for a specific career or trade when transitioning from military to civilian employment... MORE

Master Sgt. Angela Santos, Air Force Cryptologic Office,Education and Technology Branch, superintendent, 25th Air Force, began an internship in April through the Air Force Career Skills Program. The program prepares Airmen through vocational and technical training for a specific career or trade when transitioning from military to civilian employment.

Cyber distance learning course to go online
April 19, 2019 — The information systems security officers and information security systems managers, or ISSO/ISSM, course has been taught face-to-face for several years, but a new video version will be available on Intelink in May 2019... MORE

Members of the 624th Operations Center perform a wide range of cyber missions at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland in support of Air Force and joint force commanders.

Air Combat Command announces merger of 24th and 25th Air Forces
April 9, 2019 — Air Combat Command is merging 24th and 24th numbered Air Forces at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland this summer to better integrate cyber effects, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance operations, electronic warfare operations and information operations... MORE

Air Combat Command is merging 24th and 24th numbered Air Forces at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland this summer to better integrate cyber effects, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance operations, electronic warfare operations and information operations.

Air Force hub uncovers insider threats
March 26, 2019 — “If you make a mistake, it is better to acknowledge that one small mistake than let it snowball into something more significant.” This, according to Jason Barron, Air Force Insider Threat Hub deputy director for operations, is the key to safeguarding important information and resources... MORE

“If you make a mistake, it is better to acknowledge that one small mistake than let it snowball into something more significant.” This, according to Jason Barron, Air Force Insider Threat Hub deputy director for operations, is the key to safeguarding important information and resources.

Twenty-Fifth Air Force reaches out to small businesses
March 25, 2019 — The Twenty-Fifth Air Force at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland sponsored a Small Business Day March 18 where 50 individuals representing 32 small businesses from across the United States presented products or services to headquarters staff in support of The Small Business Act of July 30, 1953... MORE

Twenty-Fifth Air Force sponsored a Small Business Day March 18 where 50 individuals representing 32 small businesses from across the United States presented products or services to headquarters staff in support of The Small Business Act of July 30, 1953.

25th AF vice commander visits Reserve C-5M wing
November 6, 2018 — Brig. Gen. George M. “Moose” Reynolds, 25th Air Force vice commander, visited the 433rd Airlift Wing at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Nov. 2. Col. Gregory P. Haynes, 433rd Operations Group commander, and Lt. Col. James C. Miller, 433rd OG deputy commander, presented the Alamo Wing’s mission brief, followed by a tour of a static C-5M Super Galaxy... MORE

Lt. Col. Ryan A. Clark, 356th Airlift Squadron flight instructor, explains functions of the flight engineer station to Kenneth Dilanian III Nov. 2, 2018, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas.

Silent Warriors honored at Twenty-Fifth Air Force Remembrance Ceremony Day
October 30, 2018 — Members of Twenty-Fifth Air Force, their friends and colleagues, gathered at the Numbered Air Force’s headquarters at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Sept. 28 to remember the year’s fallen Silent Warriors... MORE

During the Twenty-Fifth Air Force’s Remembrance Ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Sept. 28, a C-5 aircraft from the 433rd Airlift Wing flies over while U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Mary O’Brien, Twenty-Fifth Air Force commander, speaks about the organization’s losses during its 70 Years in the Fight.

Twenty-Fifth Air Force: 70 years in the Fight
September 14, 2018 — America’s air campaign continued after Vietnam and U.S. Air Force Security Service continued providing mission data for air operations as well as ground capabilities. ... MORE

By the mid-1960s, U.S. Air Force Security Service had installed AN/FLR-9 antennas, or ‘elephant cages,’ in strategic locations around the globe. By the end of the decade, seven antennas were in operation.

25th Intelligence Squadron Direct Support Operators reach new heights
September 6, 2018 — The direct support operators of the 25th Intelligence Squadron have a unique mission, flying as members of U.S. Air Force Special Operations aircrews in what are many times stressful, dangerous missions... MORE

The direct support operators of the 25th Intelligence Squadron have a unique mission, flying as members of U.S. Air Force Special Operations aircrews in what are many times stressful, dangerous missions. As a testament to their heroic actions, three of these outstanding operators have earned the Distinguished Flying Cross.

Twenty-Fifth Air Force prepares to celebrate 70th anniversary
August 27, 2018 — As the U.S. Air Force celebrated its 70th Anniversary last September, 25th Air Force was looking ahead in anticipation of its 70-year milestone this year... MORE

The Twenty-Fifth Air Force provides multisource intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) products, applications, capabilities and resources, to include cyber and geospatial forces and expertise. Additionally, it is the Service Cryptologic Component responsible to the National Security Agency/Central Security Service for Air Force matters involving the conduct of cryptologic activities, including the full spectrum of missions directly related to both tactical warfighting and national-level operations.

AFCYBER move streamlines ACC warfighting efforts
August 25, 2018 — With the addition of 24th Air Force/Air Forces Cyber to Air Combat Command, new cyber outcomes are available to America's warfighting commanders... MORE

Air Forces Cyber is a triple-hatted organization including 24th Air Force, AFCYBER and Joint Force Headquarters-Cyber. Each fulfills a distinctly different purpose supporting an overall mission focus of delivering full-spectrum cyberspace operations in support of the Air Force, joint force and nation. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Tech. Sgt. R.J. Biermann)

25th Air Force mission leader recognized for life-long dedication to ISR networks
June 28, 2018 — When Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance computer networks have outages, Chuck Ham is the man to call. A Mission Operations shift leader in the 625th Operations Center, 25th Air Force, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Ham was recently recognized for his incredible, life-long dedication to the Intelligence Community when he was presented the Meritorious Service to the Intelligence Community Award by the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association. ... MORE

Chuck Ham, a Mission Operations shift leader in the 625th Operations Center, 25th Air Force, Ham was recently recognized for his incredible, life-long dedication to the Intelligence Community when he was presented the Meritorious Service to the Intelligence Community Award by the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association.

25th Air Force History Office recognized for preserving ISR’s past
June 7, 2018 — Preserving history is important to those who lived it as well as those who follow in their footsteps, and the 25th Air Force History Office was recently recognized by the Air Force for their extraordinary efforts in documenting the past... MORE

The 25th Air Force History Office was recognized for preserving ISR’s past.

From high-risk youth to national award winner – One Airman’s inspirational journey
June 7, 2018 — Maj. Michael Butler has many accomplishments, including five Air Force-level awards, and soon he will add recipient of the prestigious, national Arthur S. Flemming Award to the list. Butler, who graduated from Penn State University, loves the work he does for the Air Force and his country, but things did not always come easy to him... MORE

Airman shares experiences, motivation for surviving combat injuries
May 16, 2018 — The 25th Air Force Guest Speaker Program welcomed Senior Master Sgt. Israel Del Toro on May 15, 2018. Del Toro spoke to Airmen about his life experiences, career and what motivated him to survive after being injured in combat... MORE

The 25th Air Force Guest Speaker Program welcomed Senior Master Sgt. Israel Del Toro on May 15, 2018. Del Toro spoke to Airmen about his life experiences, career and what motivated him to survive after being injured in combat.

Airman transforms hardships into motivation
March 16, 2018 — As a young and homeless man, Brian experienced hardships no teen should ever endure, but through hard work and determination, the future Airman discovered he was capable of doing much more than he thought he could... MORE

Formerly Homeless, Airman transform hardship in Motivation

From coal miner’s son to wing commander: African-American Airman led the way
February 28, 2018 — In August 1967, Harold Beatty joined the Air Force in Knoxville, Tennessee, and over the next 35 years he made his way from airman basic to colonel, earning his bachelor’s and master’s degrees along the way. ... MORE

In August 1967, Harold Beatty joined the Air Force in Knoxville, Tennessee, and over the next 35 years he made his way from airman basic to colonel, earning his bachelor’s and master’s degrees along the way.