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  • Growing Cyber threats prompt Philippine Army’s 1st 16th AF visit

    U.S. Air Force Colonel Edward Rivera, 616th Operations Center, director of operations, welcomed Philippine Army Col. Windell Rebong, Command and Control Communications and Cyber Systems, deputy assistant chief, and five associates, here, for a subject-matter-expert exchange amid rising cyberattacks.

  • 16th AF, San Antonio industry partners join to combat cyber threats

    The Department of Defense doesn’t limit Cyber Awareness to one month; they focus on securing the nation daily, with the help of intelligence community partners. During October’s Cybersecurity Awareness Month, 16th Air Force members joined with local San Antonio industry partners to discuss securing

  • Don’t be a target: How to identify adversarial propaganda

    Strategic competitors, adversaries and proxies use information to gain an advantage over the U.S. joint force. Adversarial disinformation campaigns and influence operations are “gray zone” activities that use technology and tactics to disguise themselves, making it challenging to identify the source

  • Continuing the Legacy

    One hour after graduating Air Force Basic Military Training, a young Airman catches a glimpse of his freshly pressed blues reflecting off the glass of his father’s memorial display case. Inside 16th Air Force Headquarters, Airman 1st Class Andrew “Andy” Garshasb looked at his father’s flight suit,

  • Every day is International Day of Friendship at 16th Air Force

    International Day of Friendship is about building bridges between communities to inspire peace, a day celebrated on July 30, 2023. 16th Air Force continues to build bridges amongst our Allies and partners, and even provides them the opportunity to integrate directly into the organization’s

  • Empowering Airmen on cybersecurity

    October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a global effort between the U.S. government including 16th Air Force and private industry to raise awareness about online security to protect personal information and communication tools used for work, family and friends.

  • 668th ALIS Airmen support JBSA after winter storms

    Airmen of the 668th Alteration and Installation Squadron, also known as the “Roadrunners,” collaborated with JBSA-Lackland’s 502nd Civil Engineering Squadron to help ensure the safety of base tenants during the worst winter storms in Texas history.

  • Fireworks safety: don’t get burned on the Fourth of July

    According to the National Fire Protection Association, or NFPA, fireworks produce an average of almost 18,500 reported fires per year. Sparklers are credited for more than one-quarter of emergency room injuries.This Fourth of July, people across America will be celebrating the nation’s birthday.

  • Keep summer safe with tips for cars, recreational vehicles

    With summer around the corner the freedom to go on road trips, excursions on the lake, family fun on boats, camping sites galore, the list is endless. But safety should be foremost in any family summer event whether you’re road tripping it or just driving a few miles. Summer months are fraught with

  • The hunt is on: Cyber group hosts exercise to evolve operators

    As these units defend Department of Defense and Air Force networks, the 567th Cyberspace Operation Group’s hunt exercises continue to evolve operators into disciplined, ready and lethal experts.The 833rd Cyberspace Operations Squadron was declared victorious in the 567th COG’s “hunt exercise” here

  • COMACC tours AFCYBER during visit

    U.S. Air Force Gen. Mike Holmes, commander of Air Combat Command, visit to Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, March 4, 2019. During his visit Holmes toured several Air Forces Cyber units to meet Airmen and gain knowledge about the cyber mission including the 67th Cyberspace Wing and the 346th

  • 2018: AFCYBER in review

    2018 was an exciting year for Air Forces Cyber! From surprise commissions, ribbon cuttings, dedication ceremonies, distinguished visitors, training opportunities, retirements, command and commander changes, and everything in between; AFCYBER hasn't missed a beat in its delivery of full-spectrum

  • NSA, Cyber Command leader visits Joint Base San Antonio

    Admiral Michael S. Rogers, commander, U.S. Cyber Command; director, National Security Agency; and chief, Central Security Service, held a town hall Feb. 17 at Joint Base San Antonio – Lackland to discuss the future of 24th and 25th Air Force and his push for integration.