The 16th Air Force, headquartered at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, is responsible for the Air Force’s intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance mission and capabilities; operationalizing weather forecasting for the joint force; leading the cryptologic activities of the Department; operating and defending the Department’s information network; and commanding and controlling the joint forces assigned by U.S. Cyber Command to execute offensive and defensive cyberspace operations that protect national interests and project combat power. Additionally, 16 AF provides critical warfighting expertise and organizational combat support to the execution of the Department’s kill chains, and the disruption of our adversaries’ attempt to do the same.

16 AF operations are focused on creating decisive advantages for the joint warfighter while simultaneously defending U.S. forces’ command and control (C2) capabilities from adversary disruption. The 16 AF footprint includes approximately 45,000 Total Force Airmen across 123 locations globally and our missions support all 11 combatant commands. Additional information is available on our fact sheets page.