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Air Force grapples with future of its San Antonio-based cyber war headquarters

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The Air Force announced a reorganization in February that included plans to raise the stature of its cyber operations mission headquarters in San Antonio .

The holdup has left the 16th Air Force wondering about the impacts on its more than 49,000 employees, including 4,850 local workers.

The 16th ’s headquarters building is 71 years old , with a hobbled HVAC system and foundation problems.

The 16th Air Force oversees nine wings across the country, including the Air Force Technical Applications Center at Patrick Air Force Base , Florida .

Currently, the 16th is part of Air Combat Command .

The Space Force wants to create its own cyber warfare headquarters, which some have said could land in San Antonio .

The Air Force says it's reviewing the proposal and looking at other opportunities for JBSA .

Port San Antonio president and CEO Jim Perschbach said he doesn't expect an answer to the headquarters question by then but is encouraged by progress.

Gonzales said he’s worried it won’t happen soon enough.