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Sept. 11, 2025
40,000 Miles for 40,000 Lives: 960th Cyberspace Wing Helms Fifth Annual Suicide Prevention Run

Every September, the Air Force joins the nation in observing Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month. For the 960th Cyberspace Wing, this year marks the fifth anniversary of a tradition that has grown from a small 5K to a wing-wide challenge with life-saving meaning. The goal: collectively walk or
Sept. 7, 2025
Gladiators of the Grid

In an era when global influence and national defense are contingent on cyberspace dominance, one organization stands unparalleled in readiness and scope: the 960th Cyberspace Wing, the only cyberspace wing within the Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC). As America’s Dynamic Cyberspace Wing, it is the
July 28, 2025
Gladiators receive new leadership for 960th Cyberspace Wing and 960th Cyberspace Operations Group

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – Colonel Joshua N. Garrison assumed command of the 960th Cyberspace Wing from Colonel Silas V. Darden III during a change of command ceremony here on Jul. 12, 2025. As wing commander, Col Garrison will direct the operations and staff activities of 17 direct
May 30, 2025
5th Annual Mental Health & Resiliency Fair

The 960th Cyberspace Wing hosted the 5th Annual Mental Health & Resiliency in-person and virtually at the Bob Hope Performing Arts Center here on May 4, 2025.This year’s event featured Retired US Army Master Sergeant Tom Spooner, co-founder of Warriors Heart, as the guest speaker. Before Spooner
April 30, 2025
AFRC Command Team Visits 960th Cyberspace Wing

Air Force Reserve Command’s top leaders got to see the 960th Cyberspace Wing’s capabilities and readiness first-hand during a strategic immersion here April 6, 2025.Lt. Gen. John Healy, chief of the Air Force Reserve and commander of Air Force Reserve Command, and Chief Master Sgt. Israel Nuñez,
Feb. 24, 2025
689th Network Operations Squadron receives new leadership

Lieutenant Colonel Jason Brosseau assumed command of the 689th Network Operations Squadron from Colonel Richard Wallace during an assumption of command ceremony at Air University’s Thomas N. Barnes Center for Enlisted Education, Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama on Dec. 6, 2024. The 689th NOS is a
Feb. 24, 2025
860th Cyberspace Operations Group receives new commander

Colonel Lewis “Keith” Whitehead assumed command of the 860th Cyberspace Operations Group from Colonel Joshua Garrison during a change of command ceremony at the Museum of Aviation at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia on Sept. 14, 2024. Colonel Whitehead was previously the Chief of Cyber Programs and
Feb. 23, 2025
GLADIATOR RESOLVE: CYBER CITIZEN AIRMEN – Multi-capable, Ready, Accelerating!

Over 150 Airmen from eight units under the 960th Cyberspace Wing unified their talent in the first ever Air Force Reserve cyber-hosted training event, GLADIATOR RESOLVE, between Feb. 5 – 9, 2024 at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex as part of Ready Airman Training (RAT). The initiative
Sept. 16, 2024
426 NWS redesignated 426 COS with new commander

The 426th Network Warfare Squadron (426 NWS) was officially redesignated as the 426th Cyberspace Operations Squadron (426 COS) at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas on September 15th, 2024.Lt. Col. Cassandra Lee was welcomed as the new 426 COS commander, by squadron members, Col. Richard
April 17, 2024
Brown: Joint Force must continually drive change as threats evolve

The Defense Department must continually drive change and anticipate emerging threats to meet evolving national security demands, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Air Force Gen. CQ Brown Jr., said April 16.
April 17, 2024
16th Air Force inducts 5 civic leaders into inaugural program

Sixteenth Air Force (Air Forces Cyber) welcomed five civic leaders from across the San Antonio area during the first-ever 16th Air Force Civic Leader Induction Ceremony held at the Bernard A. Larger Auditorium, April 1.
April 15, 2024
Political activity Dos and Don’ts for Airmen, Guardians, DOD employees

We can expect many opportunities for citizens to participate in the democratic process but with this in mind, it is important to be aware of specific guidelines that apply to service members and federal employees on acceptable behavior.
April 11, 2024
DOD Employs Proactive Measures to Counter Cyber Threats

By pursuing integrated deterrence, including cyber, the Defense Department continues to be ready to fight and win the nation's wars, a senior DOD cyber policy official said.
April 5, 2024
AFRL receives $4M grant to build Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Research Center

The Air Force Research Laboratory Materials and Manufacturing Directorate was recently awarded a $4 million Office of Secretary of Defense Centralized Laboratory Investment Program award to build the Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Research Center Capability Project. This is the first
April 3, 2024
DOD Cyber Officials Detail Progress on Zero Trust Framework Roadmap

The Defense Department is on track to implement its zero trust cybersecurity framework by the end of fiscal year 2027, senior Pentagon officials said.
April 3, 2024
U.S. Cyber Command Strengthens Ties with HBCUs to Foster Cybersecurity Excellence

FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, Maryland — U.S. Cyber Command continues to make significant strides in bolstering diversity and excellence in cybersecurity education through its on-going collaboration with Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
March 29, 2024
ONE GUARDIAN: Providing A Cyber Capability Focus

The growing importance of cyber operations within the U.S. Space Force is driving a required focus on space systems at the Special Access Program level, explained Mr. David Wilcox, Space Operations Command’s Cyber Warfare Mission Area team chief. “Recognition of this gap lead to the stand-up of a
Feb. 23, 2024
Securing the Information Environment: 16th Air Force joins forces with Poland Cyber Command

Interoperability is the ability of organizations and systems to work together effectively and efficiently to reach a common objective.For 16th Air Force and the Poland Cyber Command, the common objective is to hunt, expose, disrupt and defeat malicious cyber actors and other malign threats in the
Feb. 23, 2024
Around the Air Force: Airmen and Guardians in the Fight, Cyber and IT Warrant Officers

This week's look Around the Air Force highlights the Department's senior enlisted advisors plans to empower and equip Airmen and Guardians to prepare for Great Power Competition, and the Air Force reintroducing the rank of warrant officer for information technology and cyber career fields.
Feb. 1, 2024
Deputy to the Chief of Air Force Reserve visits Tinker AFB Reservists

TINKER AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. -- The Deputy to the Chief of Air Force Reserve visited four Reserve units at Tinker AFB January 25-26, 2024.

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