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655th Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Wing

The 655th Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) Wing is an Independent wing under the 10th Air Force, Air Force Reserve Command, headquartered at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. The organization officially became a wing Sept. 20, 2018, consisting of two Groups and 14 Classic Associate Unit intelligence squadrons across seven different states conducting 10 distinct missions.

 

 

 

 

 

Latest 655th ISR Wing News

  • Airmen from the 23rd Intelligence Squadron organized and executed a first-ever, unit-wide Publicly Available Information (PAI) training session June 6, 2020. The goal of the training was to educate 23 IS Airmen with PAI best practices and highlight the capabilities that PAI brings to intelligence operations.

    23 IS conducts virtual PAI training

    Joint Base San Antonio, Texas—Airmen from the 23rd Intelligence Squadron organized and executed a first-ever, unit-wide Publicly Available Information (PAI) training session June 6, 2020. The goal of the training was to educate 23 IS Airmen with PAI best practices and highlight the capabilities that PAI brings to intelligence operations.

  • 23 IS achieves full operational capability for combat cyber mission forces

    The 23rd Intelligence Squadron achieved full operational capability (FOC) after almost three years of hard work and three months ahead of when originally projected.

  • 23 IS conducts unique virtual training event

    On June 7th, 2020, Airmen from the 23rd Intelligence Squadron organized an interactive, live training experience for the squadron’s first virtual unit training assembly (UTA). Three Airmen from the squadron used an online educational tool, as well as a video teleconferencing platform to organize a spirited 90 minute training session.
  • The 28th Intelligence Squadron is an intelligence unit located at Hurlburt Field, Florida.

    28 IS TSOs: key contributors to SOF mission success

    At the 28th Intelligence Squadron, there’s a career field that has been making strides as the squadron continues to grow. That career field is Tactical Systems Operator (TSO) specialty of the 1A8X2 – Airborne ISR Operator Air Force Specialty Code.
  • 71st Intelligence Squadron Reserve Citizen Airman Staff Sgt. Jennings uses his weighted vest to get the most out of his virtual PT session April 4, 2020. Faced with the dilemma of being unable to connect person-to-person for their April UTA, the 71st IS conducted a virtual unit training assembly April 4-5, 2020.

    71st IS conducts virtual UTA

    When faced with the dilemma of being unable to connect in-person for their April unit training assembly, the 71st Intelligence Squadron was forced to adapt to these challenging times while still maintaining mission readiness … they held a virtual UTA.
  • Each winter, the 14th Intelligence Squadron has an annual tradition of reviewing and updating goals for the calendar year. In 2019, the squadron added an entirely new goal: to execute one official continuous process improvement event. The intent was to identify an internal process that was within their purview and to evaluate and improve it, yielding CPI experience for squadron practitioners and an improved process for the squadron.

    Continuous process improvement key to 14 IS continued success

    Each winter, the 14th Intelligence Squadron has an annual tradition of reviewing and updating goals for the calendar year. Led by Lt. Col. Ben Smallwood, 14 IS commander, the squadron carried out this tradition once again in January 2019 and added an entirely new goal: to execute one official Continuous Process Improvement event that year.
  • Maj. Gen. Brian Borgen, 10th Air Force commander, passes the guidon to Col. Joseph Marcinek, incoming commander for the 655th Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Wing, during a change of command ceremony held at the Carney Auditorium, National Museum of the United States Air Force, Feb. 8, 2020. Col. Marcinek had served as the deputy commander for the wing. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Angela Jackson)

    655th ISR Wing receives new commander

    Col. Joseph T. Marcinek, 655th Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Wing deputy commander, accepted full command of the Wing in a ceremony held at the Carney Auditorium, National Museum of the United States Air Force, Feb. 8, 2020.

  • Four 445 AW; two 655th ISRW officers selected for colonel

    Headquarters Air Reserve Personnel Center officials announced results for the Calendar Year 2019 Air Force Reserve Line and Non Line Colonel Promotion Selection Boards today. The boards selected more than 190 Citizen Airmen for promotion.

  • 23rd IS Airmen organize, host PAI working group

    From Nov. 5-8, 2019, Airmen from the 23rd Intelligence Squadron organized and hosted Air Combat Command’s Publicly Available Information Working Group (PAI WG). Members from throughout the Department of Defense met to discuss PAI success stories, identify and implement best practices, and determine the way forward for program growth.
  • Lt. Col. Steven C. Rotz, right, accepts command of the 655 Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Wing, 64th Intelligence Squadron, from the 655th ISR Group commander, Col. Ricardo T. Baker, during a ceremony at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, Dec. 8, 2019. Colonel Rotz joined the Air Force in 1988 as an aerospace medicine technician and commissioned as an officer in 2002. (Photo by Maj. John T. Stamm 655 ISR Wing Public Affairs)

    64th IS receives new commander

    Lt. Col. Steven C. Rotz, right, accepts command of the 655 Intelligence, Surveillance, and
  • Rebecca Brooks, wife of Lt. Col. Brian Brooks, 718th Intelligence Squadron commander, presents a baby basket to Staff Sgt. Erskine, 718th IS, whose son was born Thanksgiving day. The 718th's Key Spouse program is currently focusing on deployed families and expecting families. Mrs. Rebecca Brooks, and three of the 718th IS members’ spouses have been dedicated in the Key Spouse program since September 2018.

    718th IS dependents create network of support

    The 655th Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Wing, 718th Intelligence Squadron, is increasing resiliency within the United States Air Force Reserve community with its Key Spouse program.
  • Master Sgt. Angela Hayden, 14th Intelligence Squadron first sergeant, presents the September 2019 Diamond Sharp Award to Senior Airman Robert Stephens, 14th IS Intelligence analyst, Nov. 6, 2019. The award is for exemplary performance, adherence to the Air Force Core Values, attitude, appearance and ability. (Courtesy photo)

    Diamond Sharp Award

    Master Sgt. Angela Hayden, 14th Intelligence Squadron first sergeant, presents the September 2019
  • 655th Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Wing, 16th Intelligence Squadron Commander Lt. Col. Jeffrey Derr presents the Air Force Achievement Medal to Staff Sgt. Caldwell (first name withheld) November 2, 2019. Caldwell earned the medal for heroic actions on October 6, when he saved a young girl’s life by preventing her from jumping off an interstate on-ramp. First responders claimed the 60-foot drop would have been fatal. (Courtesy photo)

    16 IS Reserve Citizen Airman prevents suicide attempt, saves young life

    The morning skies were sunny and clear Saturday, October 6, 2019, as 655th Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Wing, 16th Intelligence Squadron, program manager Staff Sgt. Caldwell (first name withheld) was on his way to the monthly unit training assembly.
  • U.S. Air Force Reserve Citizen Airman Senior Airman Santia Jackson, United States Armed Forces Military World Games Women’s Basketball player, positions herself for a rebound as teammate Staff Sgt. Cinnamon Kava, drives past a Chinese defender for a layup during the Conseil International du Sport Militaire Women’s Basketball Competition in Wuhan China, Oct. 22, 2019. The 7th MWG will feature military athletes from around the world with an estimated participation of more than 100 nations and more than 10,000 participants. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sergeant James R. Crow)

    Reservist plays part on US basketball team in contention for bronze

    As the U.S. Armed Forces women’s basketball players began warmups in their matchup against host
  • Commanders from 445th Airlift Wing and 655th Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Wing pose for a group for with their honorary commanders, Sept. 6, 2019. Eighteen members from the surrounding communities were officially designated as honorary commanders in an official ceremony.

    445th AW inducts honorary commanders, builds community relations

    The 445th Airlift Wing hosted its inaugural honorary commanders induction ceremony Sept. 6, 2019. Eighteen members from the surrounding communities were officially designated as honorary commanders in an official ceremony.
  • Master Sgt. David Meyers, 718th Intelligence Squadron, works with Staff Sgt. Pike Pemsteiner, 45th Intelligence Squadron, on the Gorgon Stare 2 sensor program. Meyers was recommended to help the 45th IS with the GS 2 program because he had previous program management and training experience, to continue building the capability.

    718th IS supports sister squadron

    A key component to total force integration relationships is providing critical support to host units. This past year Master Sgt. David Meyers, 718th Intelligence Squadron, stepped up to assist the 718th IS’ sister unit, the 45th Intelligence Squadron, as forensic intelligence program manager, responsible for a team of 23 analysts who conducted 24/7 Gorgon Stare 2 (GS2) Post-Ingest Exploitation (PIE) imagery analysis.

  • 718th IS Airman influences future of warfighter support

    The 718th Intelligence Squadron, assigned to the 655th Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Wing, was requested to attend Trident Spectre 19 where it had the opportunity to engage in the development of innovative intelligence technology.
  • (Left to right) Staff Sgt. Breona Calvert, 50th Intelligence Squadron, commander’s support staff, poses with Shannon Gaytan, coordinator of the Women’s Tent and a veteran, as they prepare to service women in need during the Yuba Sutter 20th Year Stand Down event August 21-23 2019.

    50th IS Airman involved with Yuba Sutter Veterans Stand Down event

    Staff Sgt. Breona Calvert, 50th Intelligence Squadron, commander’s support staff, not only volunteered for the Yuba Sutter 20th Year Stand Down event August 21-23 2019, she found the event a great learning experience and rewarding. The event was held at the Cotton Rosser Pavillion, Riverfront Park in Marysville, California.
  • (left to right) Senior Airman Carter, Master Sgt. Kelly, Tech. Sgt. Nicoletti, Senior Airman Faur, Senior Airman Greene, Tech. Sgt. Schnetz and Senior Airman Mitchell, Reserve Citizen Airmen from the 655th Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Wing, 50th Intelligence Squadron, hold a sign created by patients of Shriners Children’s Hospital.

    50th IS Airmen spend time with Shriners patients

    (left to right) Senior Airman Carter, Master Sgt. Kelly, Tech. Sgt. Nicoletti, Senior Airman Faur,
  • Members of the 655th Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Wing, 718th Intelligence Squadron, display their esprit de corps during “Warrior Day” activities June 1, 2019. Academic activities and physical/mental challenges tested team-working abilities and enhanced resiliency skills.

    Building stronger Airmen through Resiliency Total Force Partnerships

    The stress of performing operations for an extended time, frequent deployments and exposure to extreme violence eventually takes a toll on Airmen. The 655th Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Wing, 718th Intelligence Squadron, makes taking care of Airmen a priority, providing services and events designed to discuss and actively participate in team resilience training.
  • Airman 1st Class Ashley Gibbs, 718th Intelligence Squadron, has been striving in her Air Force Reserve career since she joined the military in 2018.

    718th IS Airman on path to career success as Air Force reservist

    When Airman 1st Class Ashley Gibbs, 718th Intelligence Squadron, reported to Air Force Basic Military Training last year, she did so with a desire to maintain her family’s military tradition and as a means to challenge herself. But along this journey, Ashley would quickly set herself apart.
  • 655th Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Wing, 71st Intelligence Squadron, Director of Operations Maj. Miller (first name withheld) and another volunteer repair a structure at a Dayton area farm June 1, 2019. Several tornados caused several injuries and severe property damage earlier in the week.

    655th ISR Wing reservist aids Dayton area tornado victims

    May 28, 2019 saw a record 18 tornados touch down in Ohio with several of those causing massive destruction in the communities around Dayton. Among the most affected areas were Miami, Montgomery and Greene counties.
  • Thirteen Airmen from the 718th Intelligence Squadron participated in a community outreach project with the Hampton Clean City Commission. In honor of Earth Day, they coordinated a beach cleanup for the Grandview Island Nature Preserve in Hampton. The team collected three bags of trash and removed several large crab traps and other large items and debris.

    718th IS serves their local community

    The 655th Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Wing’s 718th Intelligence Squadron, based at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, remains actively involved in serving the community, representing Air Force values to the public and helping those in need.
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  • Capt. Ian McNeil, 718th Intelligence Squadron assistant director of operations, was deployed to the African continent where he engaged in a variety of missions, including working to improve the lives of the local population. He helped to build additional classrooms for an overpopulated school and coordinated with the 718th IS to conduct a supplies drive to support the school. (Courtesy photo)

    A warm welcome home for 718th IS warriors

    The 655th Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Wing’s 718th Intelligence Squadron welcomed four of its mobilized Airmen home in April 2019.
  • 2nd SOS celebrates milestone achievements

    2nd SOS marks milestone accomplishments in readiness and lethality

    The 2nd Special Operations Squadron celebrated several important milestones during a ceremony at Hurlburt Field, Florida, May 2. The squadron, which operates a 24/7 MQ-9 Reaper mission, marked both its tenth anniversary since being re-activated and its achievement of 100,000 flying hours.
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    Social media imposters: awareness, defense

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  • Col. John D. McKaye, 655th Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Wing provisional commander, passes the guidon to Col. Joshua C. Redden, 755th Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Group commander, during the 755th ISRG activation ceremony here Oct. 20, 2018. The 655th ISRW encompasses two groups, the 655th ISRG, located here, and the 755th ISRG, located at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, and 14 squadrons over seven operating locations engaged in 10 distinct mission sets. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Holly Ardern)

    Air Force Reserve Command activates first ISR Wing

    Born out of necessity in 2012, the 655th Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Group embraced its destiny to structure as a wing during a ceremony at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, Oct. 20. The 655th is the Air Force Reserve Command’s first ISR wing.
  • Maj. Gen. Eric S. Overturf, Mobilization Assistant to the Chief of the Air Force Reserve, the Pentagon, Arlington, Virginia, and Chief Master Sgt. Shane Smith, Reserve Officers Association’s Air Force National Vice President, present the 2018 Reserve Officers Association U.S. Air Force Reserve Junior Officer of the Year award to Capt. Theresa Eckard, 16th Intelligence Squadron flight commander, Sept. 29, 2018. The award was presented during the Annual ROA National Convention held in Omaha, Nebraska

    16th IS captain selected as ROA annual award winner

    Capt. Theresa Eckard, 16th Intelligence Squadron flight commander, has been selected as the 2018 Reserve Officers Association Air Force Junior Officer of the Year.
  • AF Cyber College leverages civilian, reservist expertise to help redefine cyber airmen

    AF Cyber College leverages civilian, reservist expertise to help redefine cyber Airmen

    The Air Force’s Cyber College hosted a Functional Mission Analysis Cyber course last month, bringing in top cyber professionals from around the globe to share their expertise with cyber airmen.
  • 655th Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Group 14th Intelligence Squadron Commander Lt. Col. Ben Smallwood presents Senior Airman Henson with a "Superior Performer" award at a leadership conference in San Antonio, Texas, July 25, 2018.

    Best practices: leveraging assets to create solutions

    The 655th Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Group presented the 14th Intelligence Squadron its “Best Practices” award for 2018 during a leadership conference in San Antonio, Texas, July 25-27, 2018.
  • Members of the 655th Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Group 49th Intelligence Squadron pose outside an RC-135V/W Rivet Joint reconnaissance aircraft during a historic training mission at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, August 5, 2018.

    Capitalizing on Total Force Integration

    Fourteen members of the 655th Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Group’s 49th Intelligence Squadron joined with 11 members of the Nebraska Air National Guard and two active-duty Air Force personnel at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, for a historic training mission aboard an RC-135V/W Rivet Joint aircraft Aug. 5, 2018.
  • The 655th Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Group’s 512 Intelligence Squadron hosted their 4th annual “Convergence 2018” seminar at John Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL), Laurel, Maryland, June 8, 2018.

    Reserve intelligence squadron leads annual disruptive technology seminar

    The 655th Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Group’s 512 Intelligence Squadron hosted their 4th annual “Convergence 2018” seminar at John Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL), Laurel, Maryland, June 8, 2018.

  • Reserve Citizen Airman impacts international security analysis

    655th Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Group Reserve Citizen Airman Tech. Sgt. Clark (first name withheld), an analyst with the 49th Intelligence Squadron, is impacting an international security analysis program. Clark is combining deep linguistic expertise with cutting-edge data science to build a Ukrainian-English urban phrase “exonym” dictionary for the Coalition for Open-Source Defense Analysis (CODA) to use in creating an algorithm to predict the outbreak of radicalized violence in Ukraine.
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