LANGLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Va. –
Members of the 363rd Intelligence Support Squadron gathered to celebrate the anniversary of the unit's activation at Langley Air Force Base, Va., June 24th, 2016.
Last June, U.S. Air Force Airmen and civilians came together to establish the mission and vision statement for newly created 363rd ISS, "The 363rd ISS Cyber Cats ... elite professionals assuring cyberspace superiority ... conquering today's needs, anticipating tomorrow's challenges."
The squadron, assigned to the 363rd Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Wing, is responsible for precision targeting production, special operations ISR, and full-spectrum analytical support to the tactical warfighter unit, enabling combat power in air, space and cyberspace.
"We are here to celebrate a year of accomplishments," said U.S. Air Force Maj. Jontae McGrew, 363rd ISS commander.
Over the past year, the 363rd ISS has provided 21 cyber and information technology training opportunities to enhance their skills and capabilities, received excellent ratings during Joint Base Langley-Eustis's first ever cyber readiness and information assurance inspections.
The 363rd ISS has also achieved several milestones and implemented benchmark practices which have had a direct impact and brought the squadron seven wing-level and seventeen group-level awards.
"Standing up the squadron has enabled the 366 ISS to open the doors in the intelligence community," said U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Adam Jensen, 363rd ISS Cyber Operations flight chief. "[We have] forged relationships with other Langley communication squadrons by instituting communication calls and mentoring sessions with other base agencies."
The 363rd ISS continues to build on its history as the first cyberspace operations support squadron in the 363rd Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Wing.
The cyber professionals maintain unique targeting systems and sustain reach-back capabilities to the intelligence community, joint warfighters and air operation centers worldwide by providing secure and reliable cyber support for target development, analysis and dissemination.
"The 363rd ISR has been successful over the past year due to the hard work and determination of the men and women in the ISS" said U.S. Air Force Col Brian Kravitz, 363rd ISS vice commander. "The 363rd ISS 'No Comm, No Bomb' mentality has had a true impact when it comes to targeting for the air operation centers downrange."
The men and women of the 363rd have proven that they value their mission statement, themselves and commitment to the squadron.
"To our past, current and future, once a Cyber Cat, always a Cyber Cat" said McGrew.