New cyber command to comprise four wings

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Capt. Jason Simmons and Staff Sgt. Clinton Tips update anti-virus software for Air Force units to assist in the prevention of cyberspace hackers July 12 at Barksdale Air Force Base, La. The Air Force is setting up the Air Force Cyberspace Command soon, and Barksdale will at least be the temporary host.


New cyber command to comprise four wings
By Michael Hoffman - Staff writer
Posted : Saturday Mar 22, 2008 7:21:00 EDT

While Air Force officials continue to mull over where to base Cyber Command, the service has announced how it wants to set it up.

The command, the Air Force says, will comprise four wings and 65 squadrons, including Reserve and Air National Guard units, all organized under the 24th Air Force.

Two of the four wings will be brand new, according to the March 14 release announcing the new command structure. The 450th Electronic Warfare Wing will protect against electronic attacks, and the 689th Cyberspace Wing will execute communication and information functions and deployable communications operations.

Like the command, the two new wings will operate out of temporary locations until the service completes the basing process. The 450th will operate out of Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, and the 689th at Scott Air Force Base, Ill.

One of the electronic warfare wing’s primary duties will be to provide operational input into missions flown by EA-6B Prowlers and EC-130J Commando Solos.


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uhc comment: I fully expect these guys to start pissing and moaning that they need new aircraft in the not-too-distant future.