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655th Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Wing

655th ISR 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.

Mission Statement: To develop highly-skilled Reserve Citizen-Airmen providing vital intelligence support to combatant commanders in order to “Fly, Fight, and Win.”

Vision Statement: To serve as the premier ISR Wing, with the most diverse ISR capabilities, creating timely, accurate and actionable intelligence providing decision advantage over our nation's adversaries.

655th ISR Wing News

Apr 8, 2021
U.S. Air Force Rolls Out New Mission Statement
PENTAGON, Virginia – The Air Force released its new mission statement: To fly, fight, and win … Airpower anytime, anywhere. This change emphasizes the primary competitive advantage and capabilities that Airpower provides to the nation and joint operations. The ability to fight and win with Airpower is key to facing emerging competitors and near-peer adversaries, according to service leaders.
Apr 5, 2021
New ‘Air Force Review Boards Agency’ website launched
The Department of the Air Force debuted a new website for past and present Airmen and Guardians to correct their military records, April 5.
Apr 6, 2021
Training for the physical fitness assessment
Physical fitness assessments will resume for Airmen on July 1, 2021.Some Airmen may be deconditioned
Apr 6, 2021
Gift registration for Airmen returns to 2021 Air Force Marathon
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- Air Force Marathon registrants can gift a paid entry fee to
Apr 5, 2021
Air Force celebrates April as Month of the Military Child
Each year, communities worldwide look to April as an important month for children who have one or both parents or guardians serving in uniform.
Apr 3, 2021
Technical training now includes respect in curriculum
Airmanship 200 is the second of three development courses that new Airmen receive to impart a common understanding of Air Force values through guided discussions.
Apr 2, 2021
Air Force rolls out dress and appearance updates
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - The Air Force recently updated numerous dress and appearance
Apr 1, 2021
Department of the Air Force remains focused on suicide prevention
In 2019, the Department of the Air Force suicide count and rate were the highest in recent history.
Mar 31, 2021
Reserve Component receives exception to uniform policy
The Air Force has authorized an exception to policy for the Air Reserve Component regarding the
Mar 26, 2021
Technical training now includes respect as part of curriculum
A cultural development course delivered to Airmen during their initial technical training is adding a new topic to their mandatory curriculum: respect. The decision to add the new mandatory curriculum on respect came about in recognition of the importance of diversity in our Air Force. The Airmanship series stemmed from a working group in 2019 that identified a need for reshaping and defining Airmanship in early development stages for Airmen.
Mar 25, 2021
Gift registration for Airmen returns to 2021 Air Force Marathon
Air Force Marathon registrants can gift a paid entry fee to any junior active-duty, Reserve and
Mar 25, 2021
Senior leaders discuss Total Force Integration
The Space Force, COVID-19, diversity and transitioning between the various Air Force components were among the hot topics when Lt. Gen. Richard Scobee, chief of the Air Force Reserve and commander of Air Force Reserve Command, joined the director of the Air National Guard and the Air Force director of staff for a roundtable discussion during the all-virtual Total Force Integration Symposium March 23.
Mar 17, 2021
Air Force marks ongoing commitment to rated diversity with newly released strategy
Air Force leaders officially released the service’s Rated Diversity Improvement Strategy March 17, marking the force’s ongoing commitment to attract, recruit, develop and retain a diverse rated corps.
Mar 15, 2021
28 IS Airman reflects on first deployment
The 655th Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) Wing's 28th Intelligence Squadron continues supporting the fight alongside their active duty counterparts. Tactical Systems Operators (TSOs), with a specialty code of 1A8X2, deploy as fully integrated flight crew members to execute airborne intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) missions. TSOs provide airborne precision geolocation, real-time battlefield awareness updates, direct threat warning, and command and control (C2) relay capabilities to Air Force Special Operations Command.
Mar 10, 2021
Brown looks to accelerate while changing Air Force culture
Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Charles Q. Brown, Jr. rarely disguises his intentions or pulls punches. He wants to go fast. He wants Airmen to succeed and feel enriched. He wants the best and most unvarnished information. Most of all, he wants to win.
Mar 10, 2021
Department of the Air Force broadens Career Enlisted Aviator height standards
To accelerate Air Force aircrew diversity efforts and safely meet accession demands during the ongoing study, critical flying Career Enlisted Aviator, or CEA, career fields and applicable aircraft were surveyed at the request of Air Education and Training Command leadership.
Mar 8, 2021
655 ISR Group receives new commander
Incoming 655th Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Group commander Col. Jennifer Mulder
Mar 2, 2021
ADLS training transitions to “myLearning” in first step for new force development learning management system
As part of Air Education and Training Command’s efforts to aggressively and cost-effectively modernize education and training, Airmen and Guardians can access the “myLearning” digital platform on the Air Force Portal beginning March 18, with the first phase consisting of a modernized and interactive training platform that allows Airmen to access training modules previously found on the Advanced Distributed Learning Service (ADLS).
Mar 1, 2021
Air Force announces officer stratification guidance
“As we execute Action Order A (Airman), we must remain focused on a culture of transparency,” said Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Charles Q. Brown, Jr. “By strengthening our officer stratification policy, we are meeting that intent. This step is necessary to give officers a full understanding of where they stand amongst their peers as well as help better inform our talent management decisions.”
Mar 1, 2021
COVID-19 Vaccines: Changing the course of the pandemic
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- A coronavirus is a type of common virus that can cause
Feb 25, 2021
Reduction initiative axes 506 publications, aims to empower leaders
In a letter dated Aug. 29, 2018, the Secretary of the Air Force, CSAF and the Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force explained their desire to empower commanders at all levels to use their best judgement when making decisions to accomplish the mission.
Feb 23, 2021
30 years later, Desert Storm remains a powerful influence on Air, Space Forces
Today, 30 years after combat ended on Feb. 28, 1991, Desert Storm’s influence on the United States military, and especially the Air Force and Space Force, remain substantial and entrenched.
Feb 19, 2021
Department of the Air Force Leaders direct second IG Disparity Review
The review follows the department’s 2020 Racial Disparity Review released in Dec. 2020 and expands its focus into three additional racial categories (Asian, American Indian/Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander), gender, and one additional ethnic category (Hispanic/Latinx).
Feb 19, 2021
Inaugural Department of the Air Force Women’s Air and Space Power Symposium announced
Airmen and Guardians will have the opportunity to participate in the inaugural Department of the Air Force Women’s Air and Space Power Symposium virtual professional development series March 8-11, during Women’s History Month.
Feb 18, 2021
Updated Air Force Guidance on Use of Masks
(The acting Secretary of the Air Force, John P. Roth signed the following updated memorandum for all Department of the Air Force personnel regarding the required us of cloth masks. a PDF version of the memo is also provided.)
Feb 15, 2021
February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month
February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month Nearly 26% women and 15% of men in the U.S. will experience physical, sexual, or emotional abuse from someone they’re in a relationship with before they become adults, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In order to spread awareness of these staggering statistics, February has been appointed as Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. The month-long campaign focuses on advocacy and education to stop dating abuse before it starts.
Feb 11, 2021
16 IS Airman opens baby pantry to serve her local community
A Reserve Citizen Airman assigned to the 16th Intelligence Squadron saw a need in her community for families struggling financially and therefore unable to purchase the necessities for their babies. Capt. Rebecca Delisio stepped up to the plate and worked with her church to fill that void by opening a baby pantry.
Feb 11, 2021
COVID-19 Vaccine Education
Air Force Surgeon General COVID-19 Vaccine Education Video
Feb 10, 2021
Total Force Excellence; Fort Meade Partnerships Grow from Reflection
While COVID-19 may have impacted a lot, leaders from the 94th Intelligence Squadron and 16th
Feb 10, 2021
All services including Department of the Air Force to furnish adverse information to officer promotion boards in designated grades, circumstances
The Department of the Air Force announced it is establishing policy to comply with the National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2020 and newly released DoDI 1320.14 requiring all services to furnish adverse information to promotion boards considering officers for promotion to the regular grades of O-4 and above, and to all reserve active status promotion boards to the grades of O-6 and above.
Feb 10, 2021
CSAF talks COVID operations, diversity and inclusion, readiness with Reserve senior leaders
COVID-19 operations, diversity and inclusion, and the readiness posture of 70,000-plus Reserve
Feb 9, 2021
Hicks takes reins as Deputy Secretary of Defense
The Defense Department's glass ceiling is cracking: Kathleen H. Hicks was confirmed by the Senate as the 35th deputy secretary of defense.
Feb 5, 2021
DOD announces use of masks and other public health measures
Today, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III signed a memo that, effective immediately, directs all individuals on military installations and all individuals performing official duties on behalf of the Department from any location other than the individual’s home, including outdoor shared spaces, to wear masks in accordance with the most current Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines.
Feb 5, 2021
AFR colonel promotion board results to be released February 12th
The results of the Calendar Year 2020 U.S. Air Force Reserve Colonel Line and Non-line Promotion Selection Boards will be publicly released Friday, Feb. 12, 2021. A complete promotion selection list will be made available at this time and published in a news release on this same day.
Feb 5, 2021
DOD experts explain: The science behind the COVID-19 vaccines
Almost six weeks after the Food and Drug Administration issued emergency use authorization for the first two COVID-19 vaccines, many questions have arisen concerning their efficacy in attacking the SARS-CoV-2 virus and deadly COVID-19 disease.
Jan 27, 2021
DOD vaccinating personnel worldwide against COVID-19
A little more than a month after the Food and Drug Administration issued emergency use authorization for the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines Dec. 12 and Dec. 17, respectively, vaccines have been increasingly and successfully distributed and administered to Department of Defense personnel worldwide in a safe and effective phased approach.
Jan 28, 2021
‘Continuity,’ ‘maintaining momentum’ define John Roth’s goals as acting Air Force secretary
After decades of distinguished service, including at the highest levels of the Air Force’s leadership, John P. Roth decided recently it was time to retire.
Jan 29, 2021
CY22 Enlisted Developmental Education Board invitation to apply now open
The invitation to apply is now open for the calendar year 2022 (CY22) Air Force Reserve Enlisted
Feb 1, 2021
Reserve, Guard ready to take force-shaping troops
The Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard to benefit from active-duty Air Force force-shaping actions made necessary by record Air Force retention levels.
Jan 26, 2021
38th IS looks ahead to the future
As 2021 brings on the start of a new year, Airmen from the 38th Intelligence Squadron (IS) are planning for the future. With the many challenges this last year has provided, unique thinking and problem solving have been absolutely necessary.
Jan 21, 2021
Air Force to allow longer braids, ponytails, bangs for women
As an outcome of the 101st Air Force uniform board, Air Force women will be able to wear their hair in up to two braids or a single ponytail with bulk not exceeding the width of the head and length not extending below a horizontal line running between the top of each sleeve inseam at the under arm through the shoulder blades. In addition, women’s bangs may now touch their eyebrows, but not cover their eyes.
Jan 20, 2021
Roth to serve as acting Secretary of the Air Force
Roth succeeds Barbara Barrett, who served as the 25th Secretary of the Air Force from Oct. 18, 2019, until Jan. 20.
Jan 19, 2021
CCAF finalizes education partnership with Stillman College, first HBCU in GEM Program
Stillman, located in Tuscaloosa, is the first Historically Black Colleges and Universities to sign up with CCAF’s General Education Mobile Program.
Jan 14, 2021
AFR Major promotion, Captain continuation boards postponed
The Calendar Year 2021 Air Force Reserve Major Line and Nonline Promotion Board has been rescheduled for March 29, pushing it back two months from its original date of January 29. This change is due to new Department of Defense and Department of the Air Force requirements, and the time need to implement them. As a result of the changes to major promotion boards, the captain continuation boards have also been postponed and will be held immediately following the major promotion boards.
Jan 13, 2021
Joint Chiefs of Staff issue letter to Joint Force in response to January 6 assault on U.S. Capitol
JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. -- In response to the assault on the U.S. Capitol on January 6, the Joint
Jan 6, 2021
Air Force rolls out GO Inspire program to increase diversity, attract future leaders
Air Force Recruiting Service announced the establishment of a program designed to increase diversity in ranks of the two services while attracting the next generation of Airmen and Guardians.
Jan 4, 2021
655th ISR Wing NCOs earn commissions, accept new opportunities to lead within wing
On Dec. 10, 2020, (then) Officer Trainee Samuel Vasquez, 63d Intelligence Squadron, was administered the Oath of Office virtually by 2nd Lt. Christopher Ramirez, 71st Intelligence Squadron, commissioning him as a second lieutenant at Officer Training School, Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama.
Dec 18, 2020
655th ISR Group Airmen participate in Chats with Cyber Scholars event
Reserve Citizen Airmen assigned to the 655th Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Group along with members of the 23rd and 512th Intel Squadrons participated virtually in Sinclair Community College’s “Chats with Cyber Scholars” Dec. 4, 2020. The presentation was for the college’s Scholarship for Service scholars.
Dec 16, 2020
Frontline health care workers among first in DOD for COVID-19 vaccine
U.S. military communities in Washington, D.C., San Diego, and San Antonio are among the first in the Department of Defense to receive the COVID-19 vaccine Dec. 14 as part of the DOD’s initial distribution plan.
Dec 10, 2020
23 IS closes out 2020 with a bang!
The Airmen of the 23rd Intelligence Squadron continue to excel in the midst of challenges, and closed out the last quarter of 2020 on a high note. The squadron briefed Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC) leaders on multiple occasions, won several wing and AFRC level awards, and completed its third virtual mass unit training assembly (UTA).
Dec 7, 2020
655th ISR Group deputy commander retires after 41 years of service
During the Dec. 5, 2020 unit training assembly, the 655th Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Wing bid farewell to long-time member and current 655th ISR Group deputy commander, Lt. Col. Thomas Danas. Danas is retiring after more than 41 years of service; over 20 years enlisted and over 20 years as an officer.
Oct 1, 2020
655 ISRW team wins award during Rise of the Digital Wingman Campaign
Over the summer, a three-person team from the 655th Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Wing went above and beyond their required job tasks and entered a virtual robot in to the Rise of the Digital Wingman competition, a Chief of Staff of the Air Force initiative.
Jul 27, 2020
512th IS Airmen participate in virtual, interactive training event
On July 14-15 and 21-22, 2020, Airmen from the 512 Intelligence Squadron participated in an interactive, live training experience hosted by their Classic Associate Unit (CAU) the 41st Intelligence Squadron.
Jul 22, 2020
23 IS prepares, and donates sandwiches to San Antonians in need
Reserve Citizen Airmen from the 23rd Intelligence Squadron (23 IS) donated more than 1,000 peanut butter and jelly sandwiches in the last month to local San Antonians in need.
Jun 25, 2020
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.