JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas -- 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, Healy’s senior enlisted advisor, visited several 960th CW organizations during their visit to the joint base.
The 960th Operations Support Squadron showcased its organizational growth and innovative solutions for supporting geographically separated units. The 960th Cyberspace Operations Group and Detachment 1 highlighted their Defense Department cyber policy alignment, operational mission updates, integration with 16th Air Force and the development of AFRC’s first offensive cyberspace operations squadron. Finally, the 50th Range Squadron and 426th Cyberspace Operations Squadron showed how their roles in simulated training bolsters operational proficiency in the new strategic environment and in defending the Air Force Information Network against adversarial threats.
Throughout their visit, Healy and Nuñez recognized outstanding Airmen, reinforcing the value of individual contributions to mission success. Their visit culminated with an all-call, where the senior leaders emphasized the indispensable role of Citizen Airmen in maintaining air, space and cyberspace dominance. During the all-call question-and-answer session, Healy and Nuñez stressed the importance of effective communication, collaboration, accountability, and above all, readiness within the Total Force.
"What it gets down to is making sure that we’re essentially communicating effectively, we’re collaborating where we need to and we’re making sure that everybody is accountable," Healy said. "But above all, we have to make sure we’re acting and getting into our foundational activity which is, first, foremost and always, readiness."
Throughout the immersion, the 960th CW demonstrated operational readiness and cutting-edge capabilities that directly impact AFRC’s strategic decision-making for a more lethal and effective force. The gained insights from the visit will shape future guidance and training for Citizen Airmen to counter emerging threats and ensure sustained cyberspace superiority for the Air Force.