Cyber News

  • From military son to military father, a tribute to military dads

    In light of Father’s Day, I would like to reflect on my experiences as a military father and my experiences being a military child. My father served in the U.S. Navy as a sonar technician in the late 90’s for three years. In those three short years we lived in four states.

  • On time, every time

    The Air Force Reserve Command has initiated a beta test of the Reserve Travel System at five U.S. locations to help reduce the time it takes for some traditional reservists to get their travel vouchers processed and paid.The test is a response to repeated requests from reservist assigned to units on

  • Harris nominated for third star, AF assistant vice chief of staff position

    Major General Stayce Harris was nominated by President Barack Obama to be promoted to Lieutenant General and become the Assistant Vice Chief of Staff and Director of the Air Staff for the United States Air Force. The general is currently serving as the commander of the Air Force Reserve’s 22nd Air

  • Cyber warrior zeros in, nails target

    Tech. Sgt. George Seerden, noncommissioned officer in charge of standards and evaluation, 960th Cyberspace Operations Group, was presented with the Jim Christy Award for outstanding academic achievement, high standards of leadership, and teamwork and character, during his graduation ceremony from

  • AF Men’s Health Month promotes better health, better care

    According to the National Institutes of Health, compared to women, men are more likely to smoke, drink, make unhealthy choices and delay regular checkups and medical care. While mental health issues are more common in women, men are much less likely to seek care.Many of the major health risks faced

  • New chapter in total force integration

    The 960th Cyberspace Operations Group, Det 1 is a newly established Reserve Classic Associate Unit to the 26th Network Operations Squadron at Maxwell Air Force Base–Gunter Annex in Montgomery, Ala.Formally activated during a ceremony held on March 23 at the 960th CyOG Headquarters on Joint Base San

  • Do someone else a good turn

    Intersections can bring out the best or the worst in a driver.  Traffic is moving in various directions and at different speeds. Vehicles are starting, stopping and turning. Pedestrians are thinking about things other than avoiding vehicles.  It takes all of your skills and concentration as a driver

  • Shattering the silence

    I’m tired of the sound of silence.At a recent Green Dot leadership training session as part of an exercise, I was asked to write down on a piece of paper an action that I would do as a leader to help implement culture change.I wrote, “Write a commentary on domestic assault which I

  • The verdict is in!

    Lt. Col. John Wigglesworth, 960th Cyber Operations Group Staff Judge Advocate, was named the recipient of the Donald C. Rasher Award.

  • Reservist's book makes the list

    The Air Force’s top officer has selected a biography written by an Air Force Reservist for inclusion on the Chief of Staff Reading List 2016.At All Costs by Chief Master Sgt. Matt Proietti tells the life and death story of Medal of Honor recipient Chief Master Sgt. Richard L. “Dick” Etchberger. It’s

  • 426th Network Warfare Squadron: "Guardians of the Grid"

    The 426th Network Warfare Squadron is the Reserve Associate Unit to the 33rd NWS at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas.The unit aids in providing cyber defense to the Air Force Information Network worldwide.As its motto states, the 426th NWS is "Committed to Excellence".

  • Reminder CY16B RSSB deadline draws near

    CY16B RESERVE SCHOOL SELECTION BOARD REMINDER: Only 30 days remain until all RSSB applications are due to ARPC, June 13, 4:30 p.m. MT. Applicants, raters, senior raters, and MPS functions should ensure all applications are complete and fully coordinated in accordance with the Invitation to Apply and

  • Ride or die

    May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. Drivers of all vehicles are reminded to share the road.

  • Total force integration in action

    The 854th Combat Operations Squadron, located at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, is the Reserve  Associate Unit to the 624th Operations Center, and   supports operations under the 24th Air Force, Air Force Cyber, and Joint Force Headquarters-Cyber.  The 854th COS (RAU) has recently been recognized

  • Tax obligations for federal employees

    The tax deadline for filing your federal taxes is Monday, April 18. The ethical standards of conduct rule in 5 CFR § 2635.809 hold Executive Branch employees accountable for paying taxes. Federal employees must “satisfy in good faith their obligations as citizens, including all just financial

  • 960th welcomes cyber detachments

    Two new units were “stood up” during the 2016 Commander’s Forum held here Mar. 21-23.The 960th Cyberspace Operations Group Detachments 1 and 2 were officially activated Mar. 23 during assumption of command ceremonies at the Group Headquarters at Joint Base San Antonio-Medina Annex.Maj. Stephen

  • Air Force Reserve's first female firefighter

    In 1975, 23-year-old Fran Taylor decided she wanted to serve her country and continue a family legacy of military service, having a father and uncle who served during World War II. Taylor visited an Air Force Reserve recruiter here to discuss her options.After scoring very well on her Armed Services

  • RSSB results to be announced

    Air Reserve Personnel Center officials will release the results from the semi-annual Reserve School Selection Board Friday, March 18, at 8 a.m. MT. The selection list will be accessible on myPers at that time.Commanders will receive the close-hold release list on Wednesday, March 16, at 8 a.m.

  • WASPs were pioneers for female pilots of today, tomorrow

    Before there could be a first female Thunderbird pilot or women flying combat missions into Iraq and Afghanistan, there were the pioneers: the Women's Airforce Service Pilots of World War II.In September 1942, nine months after the attack on Pearl Harbor, Army Air Forces commander Gen. Henry H.