Cyber News

  • Tuskegee Airmen share life lessons

    Three members of the famed Tuskegee Airmen visited with Airmen at the Pentagon during a meet and greet hosted by Air Force Secretary Deborah Lee James Feb. 16.Retired Col. Charles McGee and former Cadets William Fauntroy Jr. and Walter Robinson Sr. shared stories and insights about their lives as

  • What does it take to be a cyber warrior?

    Have you ever considered a career in the cyber industry? Do you know what it takes to be a cyber warrior?The mission of the 960th Cyberspace Operations Group is to train and equip Citizen Airmen to extend, operate,  defend and engage to fight and win...in, from and through cyberspace.The vision of

  • 960th NWF Airmen deploy new tactical capability

    When you think cyberspace, images of computers, server rooms and "1's" and "0's" across monitors most likely come to mind.  Not often do you think about tactical aircraft, landing zones and dirt. Lots of dirt. The 960th Network Warfare Flight debuted the new capability of the Cyberspace Defense

  • Texas firearms laws changes do not apply on JBSA

    As most of you are aware, as of Jan. 1, a Texas law now allows citizens with a concealed handgun license to openly carry a handgun. With a license, license holders may now carry a handgun concealed or in plain sight using either a shoulder or belt holster in most places.Even so, I want to be

  • Officials announce winning design concept for National WWI Memorial

    The United States World War One Centennial Commission announced Jan. 26 the winning design concept for a national memorial for what was known at the time as "The Great War."The incredible service and sacrifice of those who served in World War I a century ago finally will be honored in a memorial in

  • Official urges families to learn about veteran burial honors

     Planning funerals for military veterans and retirees can be overwhelming for their families, and the Defense Department's director of casualty and mortuary affairs wants family members to familiarize themselves in advance, when possible, to know what to expect with military funeral honors.Deborah

  • Air Force implements additional security measures

    In response to tragic events that have taken place on and off installations over the past few years, Air Force commanders can take additional measures to secure personnel and property on their installations through three programs that allow service members to carry weapons.The Air Force Security

  • Licenses from 5 states banned at DOD bases

     Defense Department installations will no longer accept driver's licenses from Minnesota, Illinois, Missouri, New Mexico, and Washington as proof of identity, DOD officials said.Federal policyThe ban, which also includes licenses from American Samoa, is a consequence of the REAL ID Act of 2005.The

  • Holiday card donations become "green" greetings

    A Citizen Airman helped a community organization for children raise money to support their programs and services for abused, neglected and homeless children, young adults and families by recycling greeting cards.Senior Airman Monique Harps, a directory service technician assigned to the 860th

  • USERRA and the Citizen Airman: what you need to know

    Pursuant to the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA), an employer may not deny initial employment, promotion, or any benefit because a person performed or is  going to perform military service. Service includes both voluntary and involuntary duty, e.g., initial

  • TRICARE pharmacy copays change Feb. 1

     Military pharmacies and TRICARE Pharmacy Home Delivery will remain the lowest cost pharmacy option for TRICARE beneficiaries when some TRICARE pharmacy copays change Feb. 1. Most copays for prescription drugs in the home delivery program and retail network pharmacies will increase slightly.The 2016

  • AF officials announce civilian reduction in force

     In a continuing effort to meet Defense Department funding targets and rebalance the civilian workforce, some Air Force installations will implement civilian reduction in force authorities effective through April 4.Following a major command needs assessment in early August, more than 1,000 civilian

  • 35th CBCS reflects on 2015

    Reflecting back on 2015, the 35th Combat Communications Squadron at Tinker Air Force Base, Okla., completed an action-packed year.In early May, the 35th CBCS set up the unit's initial bare-base deployable communications package at the 10th Air Force Combat Planning Council at Naval Air Station Joint

  • Tracking Santa: spreading cheer, serving country

    If you ever get the opportunity to be a Santa Tracker, please do it!I have heard about Operation NORAD Tracks Santa my whole life. It is something I had always wanted to do, but never actually made the concerted effort to do so until this year - it helped that I am stationed here at Peterson Air

  • 55th CBCS ends 2015 with focus

    Citizen Airmen assigned to the 55th Combat Communications Squadron wrapped up 2015 by conducting two "focus weeks" of training.The "focus" events facilitated career field-specific instructional training and mission-specific equipment training. The squadron held an in-garrison bay exercise and

  • Tommy got a toy drone for Christmas, what's next?

    The presents have been opened and the wrapping paper placed in the recycling bin. Tommy is anxious to get outside and fly the new "Invader 700" drone, complete with a 10 times zoom digital camera that sends immediate videos to your new iPad. Wow, you can't wait to get out there with him and fly this

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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