Sword and Shield Podcast

Chief Master Sgt. Christopher Howard, 960th Cyberspace Wing Command Chief, explores the mission and operational depths of the 960th Operations Support Flight with Lt. Col. Andrew Heo, 960 OSF Commander, and Maj. Jessica Morris, 960 OSF Chief of Current Operations at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas on Feb. 4, 2024. The group discusses processes within the Air Force cyber career field that provide operators insight into organizational expectations and the transformation of the cyber mission into an integrated force for support to warfighters and combatant commands. (US Air Force audio by Alex Dieguez)

Chief Master Sgt. Christopher Howard, Command Chief of the 960th Cyberspace Wing, is joined by First Sgt. Shatasha Estes, 960th Cyberspace Wing, and First Sgt. Delbert Templeton, 433rd Airlift Wing, to explore the role and duties of Resiliency Integrators in the Air Force Reserve at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas on September 29, 2023. Resiliency Integrators are first sergeants that operate as liaisons between wing leadership and higher command in order to provide community support, guidance, and resources to Airmen and their family members. (US Air Force audio by Alex Dieguez)

Frances Martinez, 960th Cyberspace Wing director of psychological health, continues the discussion on relationship communication with Chaplain Randy Holloway, 433d Airlift Wing, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas on August 5, 2023. Forgiveness can be a challenging process after conflicts, however, by navigating such difficulties with recognition that the gradual negative effects can accumulate to even more disruptive patterns, forgiveness offers a way forward for health and agency of the self foremost. (US Air Force audio by Alex Dieguez)

Frances Martinez, director of Psychological Health, 960th Cyberspace Wing, discusses healthy communication techniques and behaviors with Chaplain Randy Holloway, 433rd Airlift Wing at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas on August 5, 2023. Communication is an inherent system within any relationship; by examining instances where conflict occurs, critical and meaningful reflection of the circumstances, language, and behavior of the participants will lead the way to a unified understanding of the relationship and the values that constitute it. (US Air Force audio by Alex Dieguez)

Chief Master Sgt. Christopher Howard, Command Chief of the 960th Cyberspace Wing, speaks with 10th Air Force Command Chief Christopher Bluto on the transformation of expectations, values, and mindset of Airmen during their early experiences to the modern environment at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex, Texas on May 8, 2023. In addition, Chief Bluto provides insight on exercising resourceful agency, developing Total Force relationships, the importance of Connectedness, and fostering understanding of the Air Force mission with the local community. (U.S. Air Force audio by Alex Dieguez)

Col. Richard Erredge, commander of the 960th Cyberspace Wing, focuses on Digital Force Protection with Lt. Col. Megan Kell, Capt. Brian Frey and K.C. Erredge at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex, Texas on April 1, 2023. The principles of Digital Force Protection set out to safeguard military members and their families against disinformation that might affect them in both the physical and digital domain. (U.S. Air Force audio by Alex Dieguez)

Chief Master Sgt. Christopher Howard, Command Chief of the 960th Cyberspace Wing, takes the opportunity to discuss multiple aspects about serving in the Air Force Reserve with Senior Airman Jeremy Wilson of the 426th Network Warfare Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex, Texas on February 28, 2023. The topics Howard and Wilson explore include community impact, career development, education, and work-life balance. (U.S. Air Force audio by Alex Dieguez)

Col. Richard Erredge, commander of the 960th Cyberspace Wing, speaks with Lt. Gen. Kevin Kennedy, commander of 16th Air Force, about cyber initiatives, strategic goals, talent retention, and some of his own service background at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex on January 6, 2023. Prior to his current assignment, Lt. Gen. Kennedy served at U.S. Cyber Command as the Director of Operations. (U.S. Air Force audio by Alex Dieguez)

Col. Richard Erredge, commander of the 960th Cyberspace Wing, reunites with Chief Master Sgt. Christopher Howard, Samantha Mathison, and Frances Martinez for a special podcast milestone celebration on November 18, 2022, at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex, Texas. The group reviews their experience with various guests, highlights their favorite episodes, and discusses the way forward. (U.S. Air Force audio by Alex Dieguez)

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Chaplain (MG) Thomas L. Solhjem shares his personal story of resilience and an encouraging message for those facing difficult times with the 960th Cyberspace Wing's director of psychological health, Frances Martinez, and First Sergeant Shatasha Estes at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex, Texas, August 18, 2022. Chaplain Solhjem is the 25th Chief of Chaplains of the Army. (U.S. Air Force audio by Alex Dieguez)

Chaplains Randolph McCafferty and Amy Chandler discuss the meaning and extent of spiritual resilience with First Sergeant Shatasha Estes at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, August 18, 2022. Spiritual Fitness is a component of Comprehensive Airman Fitness. (US Air Force audio by Alex Dieguez)

In this special edition of the Sword and Shield, Col. Richard Erredge profiles Gen. David Goldfein, August 16, 2022, at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex, Texas. Goldfein was the 21st chief of staff of the Air Force and served 37 years of service. He received the honor of the Order of the Sword in February 2020. (U.S. Air Force audio by Kristian Carter)

Frances Martinez, 960th Cyberspace Wing director of psychological health, discusses maintaining resilient relationships during deployments and other challenging times with Dr. Viviana Coles, a licensed marriage and family therapist, at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex, Texas, June 6 2022. Dr. Coles runs a private practice in Houston. (U.S. Air Force audio by Kristian Carter)

In honor of his 34 years of service, the 960th Cyberspace Wing presents a podcast episode featuring AFRC Command Chief Master Sgt. Timothy White. In this episode, Chief Master Sgt. Billie Baber, then Command Chief of the 960th Cyberspace Wing, joins him in discussing personal and professional growth, talent management, and the progress of career development at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex, Texas on Jul. 26, 2022. The 960th Cyberspace Wing thanks Chief White for his wisdom, guidance, and support, and wishes him well on his next journey! (U.S. Air Force audio by Kristian Carter)

Col. Richard Erredge, 960th Cyberspace Wing commander, talks with 960th Operations Support Flight leaders, Lt. Col. Jarvis Croff, commander; Maj. Juan Perez, director of operations; and Senior Master Sgt. Gregory Brown, senior enlisted leader, about their unit's mission July 7, 2022 at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex, Texas. (U.S. Air Force audio by Kristian Carter)

Frances Martinez, 960th Cyberspace Wing director of psychological health, discusses post-traumatic stress disorder with Birgit Locklear, licensed clinical social worker and certified trauma therapist, June 16, 2022, at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex, Texas. June 27 is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Day. (U.S. Air Force audio by Kristian Carter)

Frances Martinez, 960th Cyberspace Wing director of psychological health, discusses sexual assault awareness with Samantha Mendez, forensic nurse examiner, at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex, Texas, June 6, 2022. (U.S. Air Force audio by Kristian Carter)

Col. Richard Erredge, 960th Cyberspace Wing commander, talks with Lt. Col. Joya Gamara, Air Force Reserve Command 17X functional manager, about the recent officer development board, June 1, 2022, at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex, Texas. This episode is a follow-up to the preparation episode published Feb. 28. (U.S. Air Force audio by Kristian Carter)

Frances Martinez, 960th Cyberspace Wing director of psychological health, discusses mental health and resiliency with Lt. Col. Emily Rucker, 16th Air Force individual mobilization augmentee to the surgeon general, and Dr. Soad Michelsen, San Antonio Behavioral Healthcare Hospital medical director of outpatient services, May 18, 2022, at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex, Texas. This episode is a recap to the unit's May unit training assembly Mental Health & Resiliency Fair. (U.S. Air Force audio by Kristian Carter)

Frances Martinez, 960th Cyberspace Wing director of psychological health, discusses seeking mental health assistance and security clearances with Lt. Col. Emily Rucker, 16th Air Force individual mobilization augmentee to the surgeon general, and Master Sgt. Pienta, 16th AF mental health programs manager, May 13, 2022, at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex, Texas. (U.S. Air Force audio by Kristian Carter)

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In this special edition of the Sword and Shield, Col. Richard Erredge profiles Lt. Gen. Timothy Haugh, April 13, 2022, at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex, Texas. Haugh was commander of Sixteenth Air Force and currently serves as deputy commander of Cyber Command. (U.S. Air Force audio by Kristian Carter)

In this special edition of the Sword and Shield, Col. Richard Erredge profiles Col. Jeffrey Phillips, commander of the 67th Cyberspace Wing, April 11, 2022, at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex, Texas. (U.S. Air Force audio by Kristian Carter)

Capt. Jamillah Gonzalez speaks about Air Force history, progress and future as the service recognizes its 75th anniversary this year. (U.S. Air Force audio by Kristian Carter)

Frances Martinez, 960th Cyberspace Wing director of psychological health, discusses self harm awareness with Capt. Valerie Martinez, 59th Medical Operations Squadron Mental Health Clinic outpatient psychotherapist, March 3, 27, 2022, at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex, Texas. (U.S. Air Force audio by Samantha Mathison)

Col. Richard Erredge, 960th Cyberspace Wing commander, talks with Chief Master Sgt. Christopher Howard, former 960th Cyberspace Operations Group senior enlisted leader, about his time with the 960th CW, January 25, 2022, at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex, Texas. (U.S. Air Force audio by Samantha Mathison)

Col. Richard Erredge, 960th Cyberspace Wing commander, discusses innovation and driving change with Tech. Sgt. Daniel Hulter, U.S. Air Force Academy NCO in charge of innovation at Air Force Cyberworx, Feb. 24, 2022, at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex, Texas. (U.S. Air Force audio by Kristian Carter)

Col. Richard Erredge, 960th Cyberspace Wing commander, talks with Lt. Col. Colin Williams, 55th Combat Communications Squadron commander, about their unit's mission Feb. 24, 2022 at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex, Texas. The 55th CBCS is a geographically separated unit, located at Robins Air Force Base, Ga. (U.S. Air Force audio by Kristian Carter)

In this special edition of the Sword and Shield, Col. Richard Erredge profiles Col. James Hewitt, commander of the 688th Cyberspace Wing, February 24, 2022, at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex, Texas. (U.S. Air Force audio by Kristian Carter)

Col. Richard Erredge, 960th Cyberspace Wing commander, discusses how to prepare for the development board with Lt. Col. Joya Gamara, Air Force Reserve Command 17X functional manager, Feb. 17, 2022, at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex, Texas. (U.S. Air Force audio by Kristian Carter)

Frances Martinez, 960th Cyberspace Wing director of psychological health, discusses immigrating to the United States with Master Sgt. Chandler Walker, 960th CW inspector general office, and his wife from South Africa, Amy Jane, Jan. 27, 2022, at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex, Texas. (U.S. Air Force audio by Kristian Carter)

Chief Master Sgt. Christopher Howard, 960th Cyberspace Operations Group senior enlisted leader, talks with Maj. Erica Fuller, 689th Network Operations Squadron commander, and Maj. Shawn Adams, 689th NOS director of operations, about their unit's mission set and Airmen culture January 13, 2022, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. (U.S. Air Force audio by Samantha Mathison)

Col. Rick Erredge, 960th Cyberspace Wing commander, talks with Samantha Mathison, 433rd Airlift Wing public affairs specialist, about the year's happenings in the 960th CW Dec. 9, 2021, at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex, Texas. (U.S. Air Force audio by Samantha Mathison)

Chief Master Sgt. Christopher Howard, 960th Cyberspace Group senior enlisted leader, talks with 960th Cyberspace Wing members Capt. Jamillah Gonzalez, executive officer, and Master Sgt. Shatasha Estes, wing first sergeant, about 'Breadth versus Depth' when considering career goals and objectives at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex, Texas, Dec. 2, 2021. (U.S. Air Force audio by Samantha Mathison)

Chief Master Sgt. Christopher Howard, 960th Cyberspace Group senior enlisted leader, talks with Frances Martinez, 960th Cyberspace Wing director of psychological health, about holiday stress and coping mechanisms Dec. 2, 2021, at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex, Texas. (U.S. Air Force audio by Samantha Mathison)

Chief Master Sgt. Christopher Howard, 960th Cyberspace Operations Group senior enlisted leader, talks with Master Sgts. Shatasha Estes, 960th Cyberspace Wing first sergeant, and Jeanett Vielman, 50th Network Warfare Squadron first sergeant, about mentorship styles and differences in tactics Dec. 2, 2021, at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex, Texas. (U.S. Air Force audio by Samantha Mathison)

Chief Master Sgt. Christopher Howard, 960th Cyberspace Operations Group senior enlisted leader, talks with Lt. Col. Eric Stride, 50th Network Warfare Squadron commander, and Lt. Col. Jeremy Leader, former 50th NWS commander, about the job and culture within the 50th NWS, Nov. 18, 2021, at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex, Texas. (U.S. Air Force audio by Samantha Mathison)

Frances Martinez, 960th Cyberspace Wing director of psychological health, talks with K.C. Erredge, 960th CW Key Spouse mentor, about National Veteran and Military Families Month, Oct. 28, 2021, at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex, Texas. (U.S. Air Force audio by Samantha Mathison)

Chief Master Sgt. Christopher Howard, 960th Cyberspace Operations Group senior enlisted leader, talks with Samantha Mathison, 433rd Airlift Wing public affairs specialist, about what phishing is in the cyber domain, Nov. 4, 2021, at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex, Texas. (U.S. Air Force audio by Samantha Mathison)

Chief Master Sgt. Christopher Howard, 960th Cyberspace Operations Group senior enlisted leader, discusses the cyber domain with Samantha Mathison, 433rd Airlift Wing public affairs specialist, Oct. 21, 2021, at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex, Texas. (U.S. Air Force audio by Samantha Mathison)

Chief Master Sgt. Christopher Howard, 960th Cyberspace Operations Group senior enlisted leader, talks with Lt. Col. Pauline Harke, 23rd Combat Communications Squadron commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Scott Castillo, 23rd CBCS senior enlisted leader, about their unit and culture Oct. 14, 2021, at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex, Texas. (U.S. Air Force audio by Samantha Mathison)

Chief Master Sgt. Christopher Howard, 960th Cyberspace Operations Group superintendent, discusses Hispanic heritage with Capt. Jamillah Gonzalez, 960th Cyberspace Wing executive officer, and Tech. Sgt. Christopher Almaraz, 854th Combat Operations Squadron strategy, plans and policy division, Oct. 7, 2021, at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex, Texas. (U.S. Air Force audio by Samantha Mathison)

Frances Martinez, 960th Cyberspace Wing director of psychological health, talks with Kayla Hodges, a domestic violence survivor, about how she overcame her experience, Oct. 7, 2021, at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex, Texas. (U.S. Air Force audio by Samantha Mathison)

Chief Master Sgt. Christopher Howard, 960th Cyberspace Operations Group superintendent, talks to Airman Amari Chisholm, 960th COG command support staff, Sept. 30, 2021, about her experience going through basic training and technical school at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex, Texas. (U.S. Air Force audio by Samantha Mathison)

Chief Master Sgt. Christopher Howard, 960th Cyberspace Operations Group superintendent, talks with leadership from the 42nd Cyber Operations Squadron about the culture and capabilities of their unit Sept. 22, 2021, at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex, Texas. This episode features the 42nd COS Commander, Lt. Col. Steven Chetelat, Director of Operations, Lt. Col. Jeremiah Flerchinger, and Superintendent, Chief Master Sgt. Michael Jimenez. (U.S. Air Force audio by Chief Master Sgt. Christopher Howard)

Col. Silas Darden, 960th Cyberspace Wing vice commander, addresses diversity and inclusion with Chief Master Sgt. Billie Baber, 960th CW command chief, Sept. 10, 2021, at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex, Texas. (U.S. Air Force audio by Samantha Mathison)

Chief Master Sgt. Christopher Howard, 960th Cyberspace Group superintendent, talks about 9/11 and it's personal impact with Capt. William Hutto, 960th COG chief of standardizations and evaluations, and Master Sgt. Jarrett Miner, 854th Combat Operations Squadron NCO in charge of operations scheduling, Aug. 26, 2021, at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex, Texas. (U.S. Air Force audio by Tech. Sgt. Samantha Mathison)

Chief Master Sgt. Christopher Howard, 960th Cyberspace Operations Group superintendent, talks with Master Sgt. Shatasha Estes, 960th Cyberspace Wing first sergeant, about her roles, responsibilities and leadership philosophies Aug. 19, 2021, at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex, Texas. (U.S. Air Force audio by Samantha Mathison)

Col. Richard Erredge, 960th Cyberspace Wing commander, and K.C. Erredge, 960th CW key spouse, talk about their experience on 9/11 Aug. 23, 2021, at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex, Texas. (U.S. Air Force audio by Tech. Sgt. Samantha Mathison)

Chief Master Sgt. Christopher Howard, 960th Cyberspace Operations Group superintendent, talks with Chief Master Sgt. Michael Pruitt, Air Force Recruiting Service, about recruiting for cyberspace in the Air Force Aug. 17, 2021, at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex, Texas. (U. S. Air Force audio by Samantha Mathison)

Chief Master Sgt. Christopher Howard, 960th Cyberspace Operations Group superintendent, talks with the 960th Cyberspace Wing Command Chief, Chief Master Sgt. Billie Baber, about Airman development in the wing, Aug. 5, 2021, at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex, Texas. (U.S. Air Force audio by Tech. Sgt. Samantha Mathison)

Maj. Kimberley Rigby, Air Force Global Strike Command executive officer, tells the story of losing her husband to cancer and how she overcame it, June 24, 2021, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, with Frances Martinez, 960th Cyberspace Wing director of psychological health, as the host of this episode. (U.S. Air Force audio by Kristian Carter)

Chief Master Sgt. Christopher Howard, 960th Cyberspace Operations Group superintendent, talks with leadership from the 854th Combat Operations Squadron about the culture and capabilities of their unit July 8, 2021, at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex, Texas. From the 854th COS, Col. Don Kelley, commander, Chief Master Sgt. David Solis, superintendent, and Senior Master Sgt. Ronald Enriquez, combat plans division superintendent, feature in this episode. (U.S. Air Force audio by Samantha Mathison)

Frances Martinez, 960th Cyberspace Wing director of psychological health, speaks with Elizabeth Nelson, mental health crisis counselor, over the phone about mental health and the lasting effects of trauma, May 27, 2021, at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex, Texas. (U.S. Air Force audio by Samantha Mathison)

Col. Richard Erredge, 960th Cyberspace Wing commander, talks with the Tenth Air Force Commander, Maj. Gen. Bryan Radliff, about leadership philosophies and perspectives July 9, 2021, at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex, Texas. (U.S. Air Force audio by Samantha Mathison)

Chief Master Sgt. Christopher Howard, 960th Cyberspace Operations Group superintendent, speaks with 960th COG commander support staff Airmen Staff Sgt. Lara McKinley and Senior Airman Elizabeth Fernandez, about the roles and responsibilities of first sergeants and superintendents in units June 17, 2021, at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex, Texas. (U.S. Air Force audio by Samantha Mathison)

Chief Master Sgt. Christopher Howard, 960th Cyberspace Wing acting command chief and 960th Cyberspace Operations Group superintendent, talks about the Airmen and culture within the 53rd Network Operations Squadron, June 10, 2021, with Lt. Col. Justin Kunath, 53rd NOS commander, and Senior Master Sgt. Thomas Cougill, 53rd NOS operations superintendent, at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex, Texas. (U.S. Air Force audio by Samantha Mathison)

Col. Rick Erredge, 960th Cyberspace Wing commander, speaks with Chief Master Sgt. Billie Baber, Air Reserve Personnel Center command chief, April 27, 2021, during the leadership summit at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, about joining the 960th CW as the new command chief this summer. (U.S. Air Force audio by Tech. Sgt. Samantha Mathison)

Col. Richard Erredge, 960th Cyberspace Wing commander, speaks with Lt. Gen. Timothy Haugh, 16th Air Force (Air Forces Cyber) commander, about what competition means in the cyberspace world May 18, 2021, at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex, Texas. (U.S. Air Force audio by Samantha Mathison)

Frances Martinez, 960th Cyberspace Wing director of psychological health, speaks with retired Chief Master Sgt. Todd Simmons, former command chief master sergeant of Air University, June 3, 2021, about his personal resiliency story and experiences with suicide at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex, Texas. (U.S. Air Force audio by Samantha Mathison)

Chief Master Sgt. Christopher Howard, 960th Cyberspace Wing acting command chief, speaks with 960th Cyberspace Operations Group Commander Support Staff Tech. Sgts. Belinda Ford, program manager, and Mercedes Recoder Garcia, personnel specialist, about organizational culture, leadership and followership in the 960th CW, May 20, 2021, at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex, Texas. (U.S. Air Force audio by Samantha Mathison)

Chief Master Sgt. Christopher Howard, 960th Cyberspace Wing acting command chief, speaks with Master Sgt. Jovan Bryant, 860th Cyberspace Operations Group career advisor, about how he became a career advisor and the importance of the job, May 20, 2021, at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex, Texas. (U.S. Air Force audio by Samantha Mathison)

Chief Master Sgt. Christopher Howard, 960th Cyberspace Wing acting command chief, talks with Maj. Benjamin Hendrickson, 52nd Network Warfare Squadron director of operations, about the mission and culture in the 52nd NWS, May 13, 2021, at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex, Texas. (U.S. Air Force audio by Samantha Mathison)

Chief Master Sgt. Christopher Howard, 960th Cyberspace Operations Group superintendent, speaks with the 35th Combat Communications Squadron leadership about their mission, April 8, 2021, at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex, Texas. 35th CBCS leadership consisted of Lt. Col. Monte Buchanan, commander, Lt. Col. Timothy Spink, director of operations, Chief Master Sgt. David Solis, superintendent, and Senior Master Sgt. James Letcher III, operations superintendent. (U.S. Air Force audio by Samantha Mathison)

Master Sgt. Michelangelo Serio, 689th Network Operations Squadron Defensive Cyber Operations section chief, speaks with Chaplain Capt. Tamer Sayedahmed, 502d Air Base Wing chaplain, about Islam and why the holy holiday of Ramadan is important April 19, 2021, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. (U.S. Air Force audio by Master Sgt. Michelangelo Serio)

Col. Richard Erredge, 960th Cyberspace Wing commander, and Frances Martinez, 960th CW director of psychological health, continue to speak with Retired Lt. Gen. Jay Silveria, former U.S. Air Force Academy superintendent, in this two-part episode about Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention, March 25, 2021, at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex, Texas. (U.S. Air Force audio by Samantha Mathison)

Col. Richard Erredge, 960th Cyberspace Wing commander, and Frances Martinez, 960th CW director of psychological health, speak with Retired Lt. Gen. Jay Silveria, former U.S. Air Force Academy superintendent, about Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention, March 25, 2021, at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex, Texas, (U.S. Air Force audio by Samantha Mathison)

Frances Martinez, 960th Cyberspace Wing Director of Psychological Health, John Covington, 960th CW Chief of Security, and Master Sgt. Andrew Mundy, 316th Training Squadron, discuss the reality of seeking mental health while having a security clearance March 4, 2021, at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex, Texas. (U.S. Air Force audio by Samantha Mathison)

Chief Master Sgt. Christopher Howard, 960th Cyberspace Operations Group superintendent, talks with Mr. Bud Boehnke, 960th Cyberspace Wing Continuous Process Improvement program manager, about the benefits of implementing CPI within an organization April 1, 2021, at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex, Texas. (U.S. Air Force audio by Samantha Mathison)

Chief Master Sgt. Christopher Howard, 960th Cyberspace Wing acting command chief, and Capt. Jamillah Gonzalez, 960th CW executive officer, talk about their respective career pathways to leadership March 22, 2021, at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex, Texas. (U.S. Air Force audio by Samantha Mathison)

Chief Master Sgt. Christopher Howard, 960th Cyberspace Wing acting command chief, speaks with Master Sgt. Amanda Helberg, 433rd Airlift Wing and 960th CW career assistance advisor, about what career advisors do and options available to wing members March 18, 2021, at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex, Texas. (U.S. Air Force audio by Samantha Mathison)

Chief Master Sgt. Christopher Howard, 960th Cyberspace Operations Group superintendent, speaks with leadership in the 426th Network Warfare Squadron about the unit's mission March 11, 2021, at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex, Texas. (U.S. Air Force audio by Samantha Mathison)

Frances Martinez, 960th Cyberspace Wing Director of Psychological Health, speaks with Melody Montano, San Antonio Counseling and Behavioral Center, about how cultural diversities effect mental health Feb. 25, 2021, at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex, Texas. (U.S. Air Force audio by Samantha Mathison)

Frances Martinez, 960th Cyberspace Wing Director of Psychological Health, discusses self-harm with Dr. Henry Polk and Sara Broussard from the San Antonio Behavioral Healthcare Hospital Feb. 25, 2021, at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex, Texas. (U.S. Air Force audio by Samantha Mathison)

Col. Richard Erredge, 960th Cyberspace Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Christopher Howard, 960th Cyberspace Operations Group superintendent, discuss recent stressors and offer their perspectives on coping Feb. 21, 2021, at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex, Texas. (U.S. Air Force audio by Samantha Mathison)

Col. Richard Erredge, 960th Cyberspace Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Christopher Howard, 960th Cyberspace Operations Group superintendent, talk about touch-point leadership and its positive effects Feb. 4, 2021, at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex, Texas. (U.S. Air Force audio by Samantha Mathison)

Chief Master Sgts. Brian Bischoff, 960th Cyberspace Wing command chief, and Christopher Howard, 960th Cyberspace Operations Group superintendent, discuss Bischoff's time as the first AFRC cyberspace wing command chief as he offers parting words of wisdom Jan. 31, 2021, at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex, Texas. (U.S. Air Force audio by Samantha Mathison)

Col. Richard Erredge, 960th Cyberspace Wing commander, speaks with Brig. Gen. Bradley Pyburn, 16th Air Force (Air Forces Cyber) deputy commander, about innovation culture and leadership Jan. 25, 2021, at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex, Texas. (U.S. Air Force audio by Samantha Mathison)

Col. Richard Erredge, 960th Cyberspace Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Christopher Howard, 960th Cyberspace Operations Group superintendent, discuss cyber Airmen's role in defensive cyber operations in the Air Force Reserve Jan. 21, 2021, at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex, Texas. (U.S. Air Force audio by Samantha Mathison)

Col. Richard Erredge, 960th Cyberspace Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Christopher Howard, 960th Cyberspace Operations Group superintendent, have an in-depth discussion on trust and how it ties into unit cohesion Jan. 14, 2021, at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex, Texas. (U.S. Air Force audio by Samantha Mathison)

Frances Martinez, 960th Cyberspace Wing Director of Psychological Health, talks with Joana Licon and Jasmine Chavira from the city of San Antonio Rape Crisis Center about human trafficking Jan. 7, 2021, at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex, Texas. (U.S. Air Force audio by Samantha Mathison)

Col. Richard Erredge, 960th Cyberspace Wing commander, talks with Mr. Bud Boehnke, 960th CW continuous process improvement program manager, about the wing's strategic alignment Dec. 17, 2020, at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex, Texas. (U.S. Air Force audio by Samantha Mathison)

Col. Richard Erredge, 960th Cyberspace Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Christopher Howard, 960th Cyberspace Operations Group superintendent, discuss what 2021 holds in store for the wing Dec. 22, 2020, at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex, Texas. (U.S. Air Force audio by Samantha Mathison

Frances Martinez, 960th Cyberspace Wing Director of Psychological Health, speaks with Yendi Cardenas, a licensed clinical social worker in the Travis Air Force Base, Calif., Mental Health Clinic, over the phone about holiday blues and ways to manage and overcome it Dec. 9, 2020, Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex, Texas. (U.S. Air Force audio by Samantha Mathison)

Col. Richard Erredge, 960th Cyberspace Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Christopher Howard, 960th Cyberspace Operations Group superintendent, discuss the Accelerate Change or Lose initiative and how it applies to the wing Dec. 11, 2020, at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex, Texas. (U.S. Air Force audio by Samantha Mathison)

Col. Richard Erredge, 960th Cyberspace Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Brian Bischoff, 960th CW command chief, discuss events over the past year and their impacts on the wing Dec. 6, 2020, Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex, Texas. (U.S. Air Force audio by Samantha Mathison)

Col. Richard Erredge, 960th Cyberspace Wing commander, and Master Sgt. Reggan Greene, 960th CW Inspector General superintendent, discuss the commander's inspection program and what it entails Nov. 9, 2020, at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex, Texas. (U.S. Air Force audio by Samantha Mathison)

Chief Master Sgt. Christopher Howard, 960th Cyberspace Operations Group superintendent, and Maj. Jeremy Leader, 50th Network Warfare Squadron commander, talk about the Space Force and Leader's civilian role in helping to shape the new service Nov. 8, 2020, Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex, Texas. (U.S. Air Force audio by Samantha Mathison)

Frances Martinez, 960th Cyberspace Wing Director of Psychological Health, discusses suicide and mental health with Ernie Stevens, a police officer who works in the San Antonio Police Department Mental Health Crisis Unit, Oct. 29, 2020, at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex, Texas. (U.S. Air Force audio by Samantha Mathison)

Chief Master Sgt. Christopher Howard, 960th Cyberspace Operations Group superintendent at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex, Texas, speaks with Chief Master Sgt. Billie Baber, Air Reserve Personnel Center command chief at Buckley Air Force Base, Colo., about the importance of the Reserve Enlisted Development Plans and MyVector Oct. 23, 2020. (U.S. Air Force audio by Samantha Mathison)

Col. Richard Erredge, 960th Cyberspace Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Christopher Howard, 960th Cyberspace Operations Group superintendent, speak with Samantha Mathison, 960th CW Public Affairs, about social media engagement Oct. 28, 2020, Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex, Texas. (U.S. Air Force audio by Samantha Mathison)

Col. Richard Erredge, 960th Cyberspace Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Christopher Howard, 960th Cyberspace Operations Group superintendent, talk about Airman development and how it fits into the future of Air Force cyberspace Oct. 15, 2020, at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex, Texas. (U.S. Air Force audio by Samantha Mathison)

Frances Martinez, 960th Cyberspace Wing director of psychological health, discusses domestic violence Oct. 7, 2020, with Mr. Steve Mayfield, violence prevention integrator at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. (U.S. Air Force audio by Samantha Mathison)

Chief Master Sgt. Christopher Howard 960th Cyberspace Operations Group superintendent, talks with Capt. Nicholas Nava and 2nd Lt. Adriene Anderson from the 426th Network Warfare Squadron about the 960th Cyberspace Wing commissioning process Aug. 20, 2020, at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex, Texas. (U.S. Air Force audio by Samantha Mathison)

Chief Master Sgt. Christopher Howard, 960th Cyberspace Operations Group superintendent, discusses Breast Cancer with 2nd Lt. Adriene Mallow, 426th Network Warfare Squadron, and how it's affected her life Sept. 24, 2020, Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex, Texas. (U.S. Air Force audio by Samantha Mathison)

Frances Martinez, 960th Cyberspace Wing director of Psychological Health at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex, Texas, speaks with this episode's special guest Kristen Christy, an Air Force key spouse in the 53rd Network Operations Squadron, Sept. 16, 2020, about how suicide directly effected her family and the impact it has had. (U.S. Air Force audio by Samantha Mathison)

Frances Martinez, 960th Cyberspace Wing Director of Psychological Health at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex, Texas, speaks with retired Lt. Col. Robert Swanson, a two-time survivor of suicide, Sept. 8, 2020. (U.S. Air Force audio by Samantha Mathison)

Col. Richard Erredge, 960th Cyberspace Wing commander, talks with Chief Master Sgt. Christopher Howard, 960th Cyberspace Operations Group superintendent, about suicide in the Air Force and it's impact Sept. 3, 2020, at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex, Texas. (U.S. Air Force audio by Samantha Mathison)

Chief Master Sgt. Christopher Howard, 960th Cyberspace Operations Group superintendent, speaks with Frances Martinez, the 960th Cyberspace Wing Director of Psychological Health, August 25, 2020, at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex, Texas. (U.S. Air Force audio by Samantha Mathison)

Samantha Mathison, 960th Cyberspace Wing chief of Public Affairs, discusses Women's Equality Day with Capt. Jamillah Gonzalez, 960th CW executive officer, and Tech. Sgts. Elspeth Moleno and Tiffany Paddock, 52nd Network Warfare Squadron cyber analysts, Aug. 24, 2020, at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex. (U.S. Air Force audio by Samantha Mathison)

In this special edition of the Sword and Shield, Chief Master Sgt. Christopher Howard, 960th Cyberspace Operations Group superintendent, profiles Col. Richard Erredge August 12, 2020, at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex, Texas. Erredge recently assumed command of the 960th Cyberspace Wing. (U.S. Air Force audio by Samantha Mathison)

In this special edition of the Sword and Shield, Col. Richard Erredge profiles Col. Silas Darden, the 960th Cyberspace Wing vice commander, August 8, 2020, at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex, Texas. (U.S. Air Force audio by Samantha Mathison)

Chief Master Sgt. Christopher Howard, 960th Cyberspace Operations Group superintendent, has words of wisdom with Command Chief Master Sgts. Jeremy Malcom, 10th Air Force, and Brian Bischoff, 960th Cyberspace Wing, Aug. 8, 2020, at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex, Texas. (U.S. Air Force audio by Samantha Mathison)

In this special edition of the Sword and Shield, Chief Master Sgt. Christopher Howard, 960th Cyberspace Operations Group superintendent, profiles Col. Thaddeus Janicki August 7, 2020, at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex, Texas. Janicki recently assumed command of the 860th Cyberspace Operations Group. (U.S. Air Force audio by Samantha Mathison)

In this special edition of the Sword and Shield, Chief Master Sgt. Christopher Howard, 960th Cyberspace Operations Group superintendent, profiles Col. Mark Estlund August 4, 2020, who recently assumed command of the 960th COG at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex, Texas. (U.S. Air Force audio by Samantha Mathison)

Chief Master Sgt. Christopher Howard, 960th Cyberspace Wing acting command chief, talks with Chief Master Sgt. Shana Cullum, 433rd Airlift Wing command chief, about the relationship between the two units July 30, 2020, at Joint Base San Antonio - Chapman Training Annex, Texas. (U.S. Air Force audio by Samantha Mathison)

Chief Master Sgt. Christopher Howard, 960th Cyberspace Wing acting command chief, talks with Senior Master Sgt. Kevin Hunter, 960th CW Professional Development Committee member, and Tech. Sgt. Anthony Luna, 960th CW training manager, about avenues in which members can access professional development classes and courses July 21, 2020, at Joint Base San Antonio - Chapman Training Annex, Texas. (U.S. Air Force audio by Samantha Mathison)

K.C. Erredge, 960th Cyberspace Wing key spouse, guest-stars in this episode of Sword and Shield July 14, 2020, at Joint Base San Antonio - Chapman Training Annex, Texas. K.C. Erredge talks with Col. Richard Erredge, 960th CW vice commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Chief Howard, 960th CW acting command chief, about the benefits of the Key Spouse Program of the only cyberspace wing in the Air Force Reserve. (U.S. Air Force audio by Samantha Mathison)

Col. Lori Jones, 960th Cyberspace Wing commander, guest-stars in this episode of Sword and Shield July 10, 2020, at Joint Base San Antonio - Chapman Training Annex, Texas. Jones talks with Col. Richard Erredge, 960th CW vice commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Chief Howard, 960th CW acting command chief, about her experience as the first commander of the only cyberspace wing in the Air Force Reserve. (U.S. Air Force audio by Tech. Sgt. Samantha Mathison)

Chief Master Sgt. Christopher Howard, 960th CW acting command chief, discusses Cyberblock and RTS travel vouchers with Master Sgt. Jeanett Vielman, 960th CW Cyberblock technician, July 7, 2020, at Joint Base San Antonio - Chapman Training Annex, Texas. (U.S. Air Force audio by Samantha Mathison)

Col. Richard Erredge, 960th Cyberspace Wing vice commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Christopher Howard, 960th CW acting command chief, discuss enlisted development June 25, 2020, at Joint Base San Antonio - Chapman Training Annex, Texas. (U.S. Air Force audio by Samantha Mathison)

Col. Richard Erredge, 960th Cyberspace Wing vice commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Christopher Howard, 960th CW acting command chief, discuss enlisted promotions June 25, 2020, at Joint Base San Antonio - Chapman Training Annex, Texas. (U.S. Air Force audio by Samantha Mathison)

Col. Richard Erredge, 960th Cyberspace Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Christopher Howard, 960th CW acting command chief, discuss why they've initiated a podcast for the wing June 19, 2020, at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex, Texas. (U.S. Air Force audio by Samantha Mathison)