The Air Force activated its newest numbered Air Force and realigned two units under its command in a joint ceremony here today.
The 24th Air Force activation under Air Force Space Command is a major milestone in the combination of space and cyberspace operations within one command.
Gen. C. Robert Kehler, commander, Air Force Space Command, presided over the ceremony to activate the numbered Air Force.
Maj. Gen. Richard Webber is the first commander of the numbered Air Force dedicated to cyberspace. The 24th Air Force will provide combat-ready forces trained and equipped to conduct sustained cyber operations, fully integrated within air and space operations.
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