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  • Air Force cancels 2016 season of Tops in Blue

    Air Force officials announced on Dec. 21 that Tops in Blue, the service-unique entertainment program, will cancel its 2016 season, allowing an extended review of the program.Over the last year, submissions to the Air Force's Airmen Powered by Innovation program reflected recommendations to cancel Tops in Blue because of the required manpower and

  • FAA announces small UAS registration rule

     The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration announced Dec. 14 a streamlined and user-friendly web-based aircraft registration process for owners of small unmanned aircraft systems.The Registration Task Force delivered recommendations to FAA Administrator Michael Huerta and Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx on Nov.
  • Air Force Network Integration Center recently divided into different squadrons. Cyber Support Squadron previously was part of AFNIC and not long ago was re-designated as their own squadron. During its transition, CYSS took on a very big part of AFNIC. CYSS is involved with the development of new requirements, system sustainment for programs like the Presidential Global Communications System, weapon system modifications, Air Force Cyber Defense, Secret Internet Protocol Router DoD-Enterprise Email (SIPR DEE), and many more.

    Cyber units reorganize, CYSS remains vital

    From the small microchip embedded in your common access card to the world of cyberspace, the Cyber Support Squadron, or CYSS, at Scott has a hand in it all. They provide Air Force Space Command with the cyber expertise required to manage cyberspace-lead programs and activities.Air Force Network Integration Center recently divided into different
  • Col. Lloyd Terry, Jr., 960th Cyberspace Operations Group commander, and David Neuman, the 960th CyOG's new honorary commander, pose for a photo during an honorary change of command ceremony Dec. 5 at the Robert D. Gaylor NCO Academy Auditorium. Neuman is the Senior Director of Information Security Operations at Rackspace Headquarters here in San Antonio, Texas. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Tech. Sgt. Miguel Naranjo)

    960th Cyberspace Operations Group welcomes honorary commander

    Citizen Airmen assigned to the 960th Cyberspace Operations Group witnessed an honorary change of command ceremony during the December Unit Training Assembly.David Neuman, Senior Director of Information Security Operations at Rackspace Headquarters here in San Antonio, graciously accepted the unit guidon before a group of approximately 125 members
  • Maj. Gen. Richard Scobee, 10th Air Force commander, speaks with Citizen Airmen assigned to the 960th Cyberspace Operations Group outside the Amigo Inn Dining Facility at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Dec. 5. During his visit, the commander was briefed about the Group’s unique and diverse cyber missions, spent time with the personnel who execute those missions, and attended the Group’s annual holiday party. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Senior Airman Cesar Zayas)

    10th Air Force leadership visits Lackland's Reserve cyber units

    The 960th Cyberspace Operations Group welcomed senior leaders during the December Unit Training Assembly.Maj. Gen. Rich Scobee, 10th Air Force commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Thomas Brandhuber, 10th AF command chief, visited the Group and three of its squadrons Dec. 4-6.The leaders were briefed about the Group's unique and diverse cyber missions,

  • Senior leaders stress safety this holiday season

    Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James, Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. Mark A. Welsh III and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Cody recently issued a tri-signature letter to all Airmen, asking them to stay safe during the holidays."Think through every plan and have a backup plan for contingencies," the letter states. "Pay
  • The North American Aerospace Defense Command is celebrating the 60th anniversary of tracking Santa’s Yuletide journey.

    NORAD celebrates 60 years tracking Santa

    PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. (AFNS) --  The North American Aerospace Defense Command is celebrating the 60th anniversary of tracking Santa's Yuletide journey.The NORAD Tracks Santa website launched Dec. 1. It features Santa's North Pole Village, which includes a holiday countdown, games, activities and more.The website is available in eight
  • Col. Roger Vrooman, 688th Cyberspace Operations Group Commander, accepts the guidon for command of the group from Col. Michelle Hayworth, 688th Cyberspace Wing Commander, Dec. 1, 2015 at Scott Air Force Base, Ill. The group consists of five squadrons, the 835th and 837th at Scott, and the 833rd, 834th and 836th with the 688th Cyberspace Wing located at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Senior Airman Joshua Eikren)

    688th Cyberspace Wing activates new operations group

    The 688th Cyberspace Wing activated a new group and two squadrons Dec. 1, 2015, at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, and three additional squadrons at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Dec. 3, 2015.Col. Michelle Hayworth, 688th Cyberspace Wing commander, presided over the group activation, and Col. Roger Vrooman, 688th Cyberspace Operations Group
  • December is National Impaired Driving Prevention Month. Know the real costs of driving while under the influence and drink responsibly. Also, prevent your friends and loved ones from driving if they have had too much to drink. (Courtesy photo)

    DUIs: what's the real cost

    A 6-pack of beer, or several drinks at a bar, will cost you less than $20.  That's more than enough to raise your blood alcohol above .08, the DUI limit in all fifty states.  In other words, it cost less than $20 for a DUI arrest. Assuming a first offense, no property damage, injury, or death, what does it cost after the arrest?In the short term,
  • U.S. Air Force Reserve Senior Airman Cesar Zayas (standing, right) takes a photo of himself and members of his Junior Olympic boxing training team at Municipal Boxing Gym in Salinas, Puerto Rico. Zayas discovered a love for boxing at a young age thanks to his father and says it changed his life forever. (Courtesy photo)

    Rocky road to Citizen Airman, solid foundation

    We all have a road we've traveled to get to where we are in life, and stories about the journey along the way. Mine began with the idea of achieving things I never believed I could. I was born in Puerto Rico, and although it is United States territory, it is not a state, and my first language is Spanish. While those may seem like small challenges
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