MARCH ARB, Calif. – Intelligence dominates the battlefield; even the ancient strategist and philosopher Sun Tzu counseled “Know thy enemy” as one of his tenants of success in warfare.
After repeated successes in the Pacific theater, the 163d Attack Wing has once again been asked to guide other MQ-9 Reaper units towards understanding and improving maritime domain awareness.
Beginning this week, the 163d Attack Wing kicks off participation in exercise Steel Knight 24. The exercise, hosted by the U.S. Marine Corps, will bolster collaboration with the U.S. Navy and U.S. Air Force to include the California Air National Guard and the U.S. Air Force Reserve’s 920th Rescue Wing.
It will test near-peer competition in...
In celebration of Pride Month, the 163d Attack Wing honors its diverse Airmen, highlighting the importance of authenticity and inclusivity. Tech. Sergeant Cecelia Slough, a cyberspace operations specialist, shares her journey of understanding Pride Month and its significance in the military. Reflecting on the history of LGBTQ+ rights within the Air Force, from the restrictive policies of the past to the repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell," she...
The essence of military service, emphasizing the profound question of why individuals serve in the armed forces. It highlights the exceptional dedication of those who grasp the intricacies of their mission, emphasizing the U.S. Air Force's crucial role in prevailing in the modern landscape of Great Power Competition (GPC). Command Chief Master Sgt. Maurice Williams stresses the importance of strategic understanding and adaptation, urging...
Staff Sgt. Angel Mora, 163rd Operations Support Squadron information analyst, takes that idea of “systems” to it’s most basic, yet most complicated, form: programming systems for the Air Force, writ large.
Upon enlistment, many Airmen set out to accomplish one goal or another. Attaining rank, going to school, or seeking healthcare for family all come to mind; alongside the honor of service to state and country. But what happens when the ride is nearly over? Accolades and success are boon companions, and the end of service date looms ever closer. What do the final days afield look like? For California Air National Guardsman Tech. Sgt. Erik...
