Colonel Robert J. Skinner is Commander, 688th Information Operations Wing, Lackland AFB, Texas. In this capacity, he leads 1,200 professionals in developing, training, exercising and testing Information Operations tactics, techniques and procedures; analyzing and mitigating US cyberspace vulnerabilities; integrating emerging Information Dominance capabilities in support of Air Force, Joint and DOD warfighters; engineering, deploying and delivering survivable and resilient cyber infrastructure (deployed and in-garrison); and integrates communications and computer systems designed to increase the combat effectiveness of Air Force and DoD elements.  Colonel Skinner received his commission from Officer Training School in 1989 (2nd Honor Graduate). His career highlights include Group command, multiple squadron commands, a variety of tactical and fixed communications assignments and staff assignments at the Joint Staff, Air Staff and a Numbered Air Force.