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

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

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

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

Constructive Service Credit reels in top cyber talent to Air Force Reserve, Opportunities Open for Direct Commissions as Cyberspace Officers

The U.S. Air Force is maintaining its commitment to accelerating change for today’s fight. The cyber workforce is rapidly evolving by revolutionizing recruitment and commissioning processes by expanding eligibility criteria within constructive service credit (CSC). This initiative offers an

426 NWS talk network protections and cyber threats with Microsoft

Six members of the 426th Network Warfare Squadron (NWS) were joined by nine members from the 33rd Cyber Operations Squadron (COS) for a visit to Microsoft Corporation in Redmond, VA from Aug. 29 to Sept. 1, 2023. The team received several in-depth summaries of varying Microsoft defense processes and

AFRC's premier Cyberspace Wing welcomes 10 AF commander

Brig. Gen. Regina Sabric, 10th Air Force commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Christopher Bluto, 10th Air Force command chief, were welcomed by Col. Silas Darden, 960th Cyberspace Wing (CW) commander, and additional 960 CW leadership at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas on Aug. 6, 2023.The 960th

55 CBCS Members Shine in Exercise JULY BIVOUAC, Showcasing XCOMM Equipment to 439 AES at Westover ARB, MA

Five members from the 55th Combat Communications Squadron (CBCS) participated in Exercise JULY BIVOUAC at Westover Air Reserve Base (ARB), Massachusetts on July 22, 2023. The team traveled from Robins Air Force Base (AFB), Georgia, aboard a C-130, bringing with them cutting-edge Expeditionary

Cyberspace reservists lead the way in improving partnerships and driving innovation during New Mexico Joint Innovative Readiness Training Exercise Cyber Shield

A team of Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC) cyberspace Airmen, chiefly comprised of members of the 960th Cyberspace Wing, AFRC’s premier cyberspace wing, were joined by Air Force Active Duty, New Mexico Air National Guardsmen (NMANG), Space Force Active-Duty members, and Marine Reservists to execute

Cyberspace Citizen Airmen reinforce interoperability during Exercise AGILE BLIZZARD UNIFIED VISION

Members of Air Force Reserve Command joined members of Air Combat Command (ACC), U.S. Army, the Royal Canadian Air Force, and the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) for the multi-phase Exercise AGILE BLIZZARD UNIFIED VISION (ABUV) at Coldfoot, Alaska, Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma and Comox, British

First in-person Enlisted Symposium since the pandemic

The symposium was open to all enlisted members and was comprised of a variety of guest speakers and informational sessions for Airmen to be inspired, learn, and grow from the presenters and each other.

AFRC welcomes new commander, Lt. Gen. John Healy

Air Force Reserve welcomes its new commander

Lt. Gen. John Healy received command of the Air Force Reserve Command from Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., during a change of command ceremony here Aug. 3.

‘Team Scobee’ always kept focus on increasing connections with Airmen

Since Lt. Gen. Richard Scobee took command of Air Force Reserve Command in September 2018, he and his wife, Janis, have made it a priority to connect families throughout AFRC.

Reserve Airmen embrace AFRC Diversity and Inclusion training

Members of the 433rd Airlift Wing and 960th Cyberspace Wing participated in Cross Cultural and Diversity & Inclusion Awareness Training hosted by the Headquarters Air Force Reserve Command here, May 10-14.

Operation Homefront recognizes 2022 AF Military Child of the Year

Each April the Department of Defense celebrates Month of the Military Child to recognize the children of all service members and veterans. Along with that celebration, Operation Homefront hosts an annual awards gala recognizing eight outstanding young people ages 13 to 18 from each branch of the

Air Force Reserve Command leadership visits Ali Al Salem Air Base

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Richard W. Scobee, chief of the Air Force Reserve and commander of the Air Force Reserve Command, and Chief Master Sgt. Timothy C. White Jr., senior enlisted advisor to the Chief of the Air Force Reserve and command chief of the Air Force Reserve Command, visited Ali Al Salem

AFRC introduces first Civilian Force Development e-book

The Air Force Reserve Command introduces its first Civilian Force Development e-book which has been created to share pertinent information in support of our civilian workforce. The content also applies to personnel on Active Guard and Reserve, Air Reserve Technician and Traditional Reserve status

Nominate employers for ESGR Awards

The Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve is taking nominations for the Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award until Dec. 31.“The ESGR is a Department of Defense program that was established to promote cooperation and understanding between Reserve component service members and their

In-service recruiters help active duty Airmen continue service in Reserve

The Air Force Reserve has an office whose primary purpose is to provide Airmen valuable information about extending career opportunities after active duty service. The professionals working in these offices are known as in-service recruiters.