Sword and Shield Podcast

Chief Master Sgt. Christopher Howard, 960th Cyberspace Wing Command Chief, explores the mission and operational depths of the 960th Operations Support Flight with Lt. Col. Andrew Heo, 960 OSF Commander, and Maj. Jessica Morris, 960 OSF Chief of Current Operations at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas on Feb. 4, 2024. The group discusses processes within the Air Force cyber career field that pr...

Frances Martinez, 960th Cyberspace Wing director of psychological health, continues the discussion on relationship communication with Chaplain Randy Holloway, 433d Airlift Wing, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas on August 5, 2023. Forgiveness can be a challenging process after conflicts, however, by navigating such difficulties with recognition that the gradual negative effects can accumul...

Chief Master Sgt. Christopher Howard, Command Chief of the 960th Cyberspace Wing, is joined by First Sgt. Shatasha Estes, 960th Cyberspace Wing, and First Sgt. Delbert Templeton, 433rd Airlift Wing, to explore the role and duties of Resiliency Integrators in the Air Force Reserve at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas on September 29, 2023. Resiliency Integrators are first sergeants that operat...

Frances Martinez, director of Psychological Health, 960th Cyberspace Wing, discusses healthy communication techniques and behaviors with Chaplain Randy Holloway, 433rd Airlift Wing at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas on August 5, 2023. Communication is an inherent system within any relationship; by examining instances where conflict occurs, critical and meaningful reflection of the circumsta...

Chief Master Sgt. Christopher Howard, Command Chief of the 960th Cyberspace Wing, speaks with 10th Air Force Command Chief Christopher Bluto on the transformation of expectations, values, and mindset of Airmen during their early experiences to the modern environment at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex, Texas on May 8, 2023. In addition, Chief Bluto provides insight on exercising resou...

In honor of his 34 years of service, the 960th Cyberspace Wing presents a podcast episode featuring AFRC Command Chief Master Sgt. Timothy White. In this episode, Chief Master Sgt. Billie Baber, then Command Chief of the 960th Cyberspace Wing, joins him in discussing personal and professional growth, talent management, and the progress of career development at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Traini...

Col. Richard Erredge, commander of the 960th Cyberspace Wing, focuses on Digital Force Protection with Lt. Col. Megan Kell, Capt. Brian Frey and K.C. Erredge at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex, Texas on April 1, 2023. The principles of Digital Force Protection set out to safeguard military members and their families against disinformation that might affect them in both the physical a...

Chief Master Sgt. Christopher Howard, Command Chief of the 960th Cyberspace Wing, takes the opportunity to discuss multiple aspects about serving in the Air Force Reserve with Senior Airman Jeremy Wilson of the 426th Network Warfare Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex, Texas on February 28, 2023. The topics Howard and Wilson explore include community impact, career developmen...

Col. Richard Erredge, commander of the 960th Cyberspace Wing, speaks with Lt. Gen. Kevin Kennedy, commander of 16th Air Force, about cyber initiatives, strategic goals, talent retention, and some of his own service background at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex on January 6, 2023. Prior to his current assignment, Lt. Gen. Kennedy served at U.S. Cyber Command as the Director of Operati...

Col. Richard Erredge, commander of the 960th Cyberspace Wing, reunites with Chief Master Sgt. Christopher Howard, Samantha Mathison, and Frances Martinez for a special podcast milestone celebration on November 18, 2022, at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex, Texas. The group reviews their experience with various guests, highlights their favorite episodes, and discusses the way forward....

Chaplains Randolph McCafferty and Amy Chandler discuss the meaning and extent of spiritual resilience with First Sergeant Shatasha Estes at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, August 18, 2022. Spiritual Fitness is a component of Comprehensive Airman Fitness. (US Air Force audio by Alex Dieguez)

In this special edition of the Sword and Shield, Col. Richard Erredge profiles Gen. David Goldfein, August 16, 2022, at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex, Texas. Goldfein was the 21st chief of staff of the Air Force and served 37 years of service. He received the honor of the Order of the Sword in February 2020. (U.S. Air Force audio by Kristian Carter)

In this special edition of the Sword and Shield, Col. Richard Erredge profiles Lt. Gen. Timothy Haugh, April 13, 2022, at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex, Texas. Haugh was commander of Sixteenth Air Force and currently serves as deputy commander of Cyber Command. (U.S. Air Force audio by Kristian Carter)

In this special edition of the Sword and Shield, Col. Richard Erredge profiles Col. Jeffrey Phillips, commander of the 67th Cyberspace Wing, April 11, 2022, at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex, Texas. (U.S. Air Force audio by Kristian Carter)

In this special edition of the Sword and Shield, Col. Richard Erredge profiles Col. James Hewitt, commander of the 688th Cyberspace Wing, February 24, 2022, at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex, Texas. (U.S. Air Force audio by Kristian Carter)

Frances Martinez, 960th Cyberspace Wing director of psychological health, discusses maintaining resilient relationships during deployments and other challenging times with Dr. Viviana Coles, a licensed marriage and family therapist, at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex, Texas, June 6 2022. Dr. Coles runs a private practice in Houston. (U.S. Air Force audio by Kristian Carter)

Chaplain (MG) Thomas L. Solhjem shares his personal story of resilience and an encouraging message for those facing difficult times with the 960th Cyberspace Wing's director of psychological health, Frances Martinez, and First Sergeant Shatasha Estes at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex, Texas, August 18, 2022. Chaplain Solhjem is the 25th Chief of Chaplains of the Army. (U.S. Air Forc...

Col. Richard Erredge, 960th Cyberspace Wing commander, talks with 960th Operations Support Flight leaders, Lt. Col. Jarvis Croff, commander; Maj. Juan Perez, director of operations; and Senior Master Sgt. Gregory Brown, senior enlisted leader, about their unit's mission July 7, 2022 at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex, Texas. (U.S. Air Force audio by Kristian Carter)

Frances Martinez, 960th Cyberspace Wing director of psychological health, discusses sexual assault awareness with Samantha Mendez, forensic nurse examiner, at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex, Texas, June 6, 2022. (U.S. Air Force audio by Kristian Carter)

Col. Richard Erredge, 960th Cyberspace Wing commander, talks with Lt. Col. Joya Gamara, Air Force Reserve Command 17X functional manager, about the recent officer development board, June 1, 2022, at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex, Texas. This episode is a follow-up to the preparation episode published Feb. 28. (U.S. Air Force audio by Kristian Carter)

Frances Martinez, 960th Cyberspace Wing director of psychological health, discusses post-traumatic stress disorder with Birgit Locklear, licensed clinical social worker and certified trauma therapist, June 16, 2022, at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex, Texas. June 27 is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Day. (U.S. Air Force audio by Kristian Carter)

Frances Martinez, 960th Cyberspace Wing director of psychological health, discusses seeking mental health assistance and security clearances with Lt. Col. Emily Rucker, 16th Air Force individual mobilization augmentee to the surgeon general, and Master Sgt. Pienta, 16th AF mental health programs manager, May 13, 2022, at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex, Texas. (U.S. Air Force audio b...

Frances Martinez, 960th Cyberspace Wing director of psychological health, discusses mental health and resiliency with Lt. Col. Emily Rucker, 16th Air Force individual mobilization augmentee to the surgeon general, and Dr. Soad Michelsen, San Antonio Behavioral Healthcare Hospital medical director of outpatient services, May 18, 2022, at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex, Texas. This ep...

Col. Richard Erredge, 960th Cyberspace Wing commander, talks with Lt. Col. Colin Williams, 55th Combat Communications Squadron commander, about their unit's mission Feb. 24, 2022 at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex, Texas. The 55th CBCS is a geographically separated unit, located at Robins Air Force Base, Ga. (U.S. Air Force audio by Kristian Carter)

Col. Richard Erredge, 960th Cyberspace Wing commander, discusses innovation and driving change with Tech. Sgt. Daniel Hulter, U.S. Air Force Academy NCO in charge of innovation at Air Force Cyberworx, Feb. 24, 2022, at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex, Texas. (U.S. Air Force audio by Kristian Carter)