Air Force Announces Decision On Location Of 24th Air Force 

August 12, 2009

The U.S. Air Force announced today that Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, has been selected as the permanent location of the 24th Air Force headquarters, a numbered air force (NAF) designed to conduct cyber operations activities for the Air Force.Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, was previously identified as the Air Force's preferred alternative and Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., was another alternative considered in this process. "The standup of this NAF will provide clear lines of authority and responsibility dedicated to cyber operations," said, Maj. Gen. Richard Webber, who will assume command of 24th Air Force later this month. (DoD PR No. 610-09)

Before The DoD Announcement 

Statement by Gov. Perry On New Cyber Command Headquarters at Lackland Air Force Base ( Rick Perry PR)

San Antonio to get Air Force cyber command (My SA News)

About Lackland Air Force Base

Lackland is home to the Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Agency, the Cryptologic Systems Group, the 67th Network Warfare Wing, the Information Operation Center and the Joint Operation Warfare Command.In addition, the University of Texas at San Antonio has cyber-related research, and the National Security Agency's Texas Cryptologic Center is in San Antonio.