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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

  • 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.
  • Master Sgt. Angela Hayden, 14th Intelligence Squadron first sergeant, presents the May 2019 Diamond Sharp Award to Senior Airman Clevenger, 14th Intelligence Squadron, during the July 2019 unit training assembly. The award is for exemplary performance, adherence to the Air Force Core Values, attitude, appearance and ability.

    14th IS Airman receives Diamond Sharp Award

    Master Sgt. Angela Hayden, 14th Intelligence Squadron first sergeant, presents the May 2019 Diamond
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Senior Airmen Kassandra Minigh and Collin Millar, 14th Intelligence Squadron all-source analysts, provided aid to a customer having a seizure at the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base commissary March 27, 2019. Their efforts helped save the woman’s life.

    14th IS Reserve Airmen hailed as “heroes” for aiding ill woman

    The morning of March 27, 2019, progressed uneventfully for 655th Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance, 14th Intelligence Squadron all-source analysts Senior Airmen Kassandra Minigh and Collin Millar.

  • 718th Intelligence Squadron Airman innovates professional development

    The 655th Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Wing, 718th Intelligence Squadron, is at the forefront of innovation within the United States Air Force Reserve community, sending one its own to attend the 480th ISR Wing’s “Innovate, Collaborate, Organize and Network” event.
  • Staff Sgt. Austin Davidson, 718th IS cyber systems transport technician, provides instruction on a new training program, built on the Amazon Web Service “Cloud” platform, currently underway at the 655th Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Wing, 718th Intelligence Squadron. This innovative new program will provide hands-on training modules mapped to core tasks in the Training Business Area (TBA).

    718th Intelligence Squadron “Cyber Warriors” lead the way in “Cloud” computing

    The development of a new training program, built on the Amazon Web Service “Cloud” platform, is underway at the 655th Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Wing, 718th Intelligence Squadron. This innovative new program will provide hands-on training modules mapped to core tasks in the Training Business Area (TBA).
  • 655th Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Wing, 71st Intelligence Squadron analyst Senior Airman Roark hands a senior class student an information brochure at Xenia High School, Xenia, Ohio, March 13, 2019. Roark and other members of the 71st and 14th intelligence squadrons participated in a career day held at the school to promote the 655th mission, as well as the opportunities and benefits available in the United States Air Force Reserve. The event was sponsored by the Ohio Means Jobs Greene County office.

    655th ISRW Airmen participate in career fair

    Airmen from the 655th Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Wing’s 14th and 71st Intelligence Squadrons spoke with senior class students at Xenia High School, Xenia, Ohio, during a career fair held at the school March 13, 2019.

  • Air Force merging intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance staffs with cyber operations staffs to forge more nimble, effective team

    The Air Force is merging its headquarters staffs to integrate intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance with cyber effects operations efforts to enable coordinated Title 10 and Title 50 actions across the range of military operations, while elevating chief information officer roles and responsibilities.
  • Master Sgt. Angela Hayden, 14th Intelligence Squadron first squadron, presents the December 2018 Diamond Sharp award on behalf of the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Reserve First Sergeant Council to Staff Sgt. Dennis Quiles Torres, 14 IS CSS Administration Journeyman, for outstanding appearance and superb performance of duties for the month of December 2018.

    14 IS Airman presented with Diamond Sharp Award

    Master Sgt. Angela Hayden, 14th Intelligence Squadron first squadron, presents the December 2018
  • Senior Airman Joe Chau, 718th Intelligence Squadron cyber systems operations technician, was voted Most Outstanding Airman by his flight peers during basic military training.

    718th IS Airman stellar performer from the start

    Senior Airman Joe Chau, 718th Intelligence Squadron cyber systems operations technician, has returned from basic military training and technical school with three awards and many accolades already under his belt and his Air Force career is only just beginning.
  • Senior Airman Robert “Scott” Thomas, a traditional reservist with the 718th Intelligence Squadron, lead the Riverbend High School softball team to a record of 19-2, winning the Commonwealth District Championship and winning the first softball Regional Playoff game in school history. Due to their great season, Thomas was awarded District Coach of the Year. (Courtesy photo)

    718th IS Airman goes above and beyond for his students

    Senior Airman Robert “Scott” Thomas, a *traditional reservist with the 718th Intelligence Squadron, swore into the Air Force in October 2016, following in the footsteps of his father and grandfather who both served in the Army. In his civilian career, Thomas is a high school physics teacher at Riverbend High School located in Fredericksburg, Virginia. He also coaches varsity golf and varsity softball for the school.
  • (left) Senior Airman Alexander Neery, 14 Intelligence Squadron intelligence analyst, and (right) Senior Airman Amanda Logsdon, 14 IS intelligence analyst, were presented the Diamond Sharp Award by (middle) Master Sgt. Angela Hayden, 14 IS first sergeant, during the December 16, 2018 unit training assembly.

    14 IS Airmen win Diamond Sharp Award

    (left) Senior Airman Alexander Neery, 14 Intelligence Squadron intelligence analyst, and (right)
  • (Left to right) Master Sgt. Watson, Tech. Sgt. Sylvester, Tech. Sgt. Ruark, Master Sgt. Benavides and Senior Airman. Gilliard pose with a resident after a round of bingo at the Morningside Manor Senior Living Community, San Antonio, Texas.

    23rd IS Airmen bring cheer to senior living community

    On December 1st, 2018, Airmen from the 23rd Intelligence Squadron, “The Greys,” organized and participated in a community service project at the Morningside Manor Senior Living Community. Reserve Citizen Airmen hosted a series of bingo games for the residents and also spent time visiting with individuals who were bed-ridden and unable to attend the bingo sessions.
  • Reserve Airmen from the 16th Intelligence Squadron pose for portrait November 9, 2018 at Fort George G. Meade, Maryland. The 16th Intelligence Squadron, nicknamed the "Honey Badgers," became the fastest squadron in the 655th Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Group to reach Full Operating Capability in just under 10 months after achieving Initial Operating Capability on Oct. 1, 2014. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexandre Montes)

    Integrating SIGINT, for multi-domain total force

    The 16th Intelligence Squadron set on a path to become a Reserve Component partner with the 70th Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Wing (ISRW), Oct. 1, 2014, creating a culture of seamless operations integration between active duty and Reserve Airmen.
  • Capt. Hunt, 14th Intelligence Squadron deputy flight commander, helped to raise more than $3,400 for Second Helpings, Inc., through a fund raiser he ran on social media earlier this year.

    14th IS officer helps raise funds for those in need

    Capt. Hunt, 14th Intelligence Squadron deputy flight commander, helped to raise more than $3,400 for Second Helpings, Inc., through a fund raiser he ran on social media earlier this year.
  • Members of the 655th Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Group’s, 14th Intelligence Squadron, proudly pose after loading 1,400 pounds of scrap bicycle materials at Bicycles for All, Dayton, Ohio, July 20, 2018.

    Reservists help provide bicycles to deserving children

    Reserve Citizen Airmen from the 655th Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Group’s, 14th Intelligence Squadron, donated their time to Bicycles for All in Dayton, Ohio, July 20, 2018.
  • Members of the 655th Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Group’s 71st Intelligence Squadron pose with honorary squadron member Tori and her mother Shelley, during the Jan. 21, 2018 unit training assembly here

    71st IS “adopts” local teen battling Crohn’s Disease

    For one young lady from the Dayton area, the term “military” has taken on a special new meaning. Meet Tori, the newest member of the 655th Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Group’s 71st Intelligence Squadron. Tori, who lives with a severe case of Crohn’s Disease, an autoimmune disorder in which the immune system attacks the digestive system, recently accepted the squadron’s offer to join their ranks.
  • During the Nov. 5, 2017 unit training assembly, Lt. Col. Jed S. Snarr took the helm of the 49th Intelligence Squadron as his proud family and unit members look on.

    49 IS receives new commander

    The 49th Intelligence Squadron officially welcomed her new commander, Lt. Col. Jed S. Snarr.
  • Lt. Col. Thomas P. Stauffer (right) assumes command of the 820th Intelligence Squadron during the unit's official activation and assumption of command ceremony officiated by Col. John McKaye, 655th Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Group commander, Nov. 4, 2017.

    820th IS holds unit activation, assumption of command ceremony

    The 820th Intelligence Squadron, a new reserve unit, held their official unit activation and assumption of command ceremony November 4, 2017 at the Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum in Ashland, Nebraska.
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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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  • 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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