Cyber News

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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,

  • 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.

  • 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

  • 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

  • Keeping the reserve mission flying during budget uncertainty

    Terms such as continuing resolution, budget shortfall, doing more with less and uncertainty are almost becoming passé for military members now.As the Department of Defense operates under a continuing resolution and budget uncertainty looms, Reserve commanders are faced with making hard decisions on

  • Miss America thanks Citizen Airmen

    Betty Cantrell, Miss America 2016, expresses gratitude to the Citizen Airmen of the Air Force Reserve Command during her homecoming celebration in Warner Robins, Georgia, Nov. 14. 

  • EUCOM implements travel restrictions to France

    United States European Command has implemented travel restrictions to France that apply to all Defense Department personnel. Specifically, unofficial travel (leave, liberty and special pass) to France is prohibited.This EUCOM policy applies to U.S. military personnel, DOD civilian employees,

  • 2016 FEHB open season effective through Dec. 14

    The 2016 open season for the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program, the Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program, and the Federal Flexible Spending Accounts Program will run through Dec. 14.During open season, employees and retirees will have the chance to review their current plans

  • Airman achieves dream of U.S. citizenship

    (This feature is part of the "Through Airmen's Eyes" series. These stories focus on individual Airmen, highlighting their Air Force story.)Growing up in rural Tarlac province in the Philippines, Air Force Reserve Senior Airman Anne Venice Jalos, a finance manager with the 446th Airlift Wing here,

  • Security team protects Yellow Ribbon attendees

    As a stream of visitors walks across brightly colored carpet in an immense hotel here, a man in a suit directs them to a registration table. He does this for scores of people over a 3-hour period at the start of an Air Force Reserve Yellow Reintegration Program training event."Professional, yet

  • Sharpening a resume with purpose, relevance

    Writing a resume for federal employment consideration doesn't have to be daunting.In fact, it's about providing an applicant's best qualities when it comes to showcasing workplace responsibilities, education and career accomplishments.Keeping a current resume has a purpose and several benefits, from

  • AF leaders release Veterans Day message

     Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Cody have issued a Veterans Day message to Airmen.Click here to read the message.

  • Board meets to advise command chief

     Air Force Reserve Command's command chief master sergeant got a helpful staff assistance visit when the bi-annual Reserve Enlisted Board of Directors convened here Nov. 2-4.The board was made up of 17 chief and senior master sergeants who serve as senior advisers to Chief Master Sgt. Cameron

  • AF veteran survivor of three wars, plane crash

    Retired Lt. Col. Alma Skousen, a humble, soft-spoken 89-year-old fighter pilot, served his country during three wars, encountered Soviet MiG fighters in battle and survived a jet crash before ending his flying career as the 311th Tactical Fighter Training Squadron, now known as the 311th Fighter

  • What TRICARE beneficiaries need to know about open enrollment, marketplace

    It's time for open enrollment; the time of year when people can enroll in or change their health insurance plan. The open enrollment period for HealthCare.gov is Nov. 1 to Jan. 31 for 2016 coverage.How does this affect you? Most TRICARE beneficiaries don't need to worry about open enrollment.