Ceremony marks 14th Intelligence Squadron activation

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WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio --  A ceremony marking the official activation of the 14th Intelligence Squadron was held at the National Air and Space Intelligence Center May 17.

The 14th Intelligence Squadron is part of the latest intelligence transformation initiative by the Air Force Reserve Command and will create a unique acquisition intelligence capability for reservists.

The 14 IS will conduct intelligence analysis and assessments for Air Force Materiel Command.

The squadron will support the 21 Intelligence Squadron, a 55-member active-duty unit assigned to the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, and work in collaboration with NASIC. These four organizations are located at Wright-Patterson AFB.

According to Lt. Col. Dianne Hickey, 14 IS commander, "Fighting smarter is key for the future, and intel is the key to fighting smarter." In order to fight smarter, the 14 IS is being established using a diverse group of people ranging from new Airmen to experienced acquisition professionals, each offering different perspectives to an ever evolving mission space.

The 14 IS reports to the 655th Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Group. The 655 ISRG oversees 11 Reserve intelligence squadrons located in 6 different States. The Group, which first became a detachment in November 2012, now oversees more than 700 Citizen Airmen who already contribute to real-world operations.